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Financial Crimes Blockchain Analytics Risk Associate, (Financial Services Specialist 4 (Financial Crimes Risk), SG-27)

Financial Services, Department of · To Be Determined · New York

Role
Data scientist
Posted
Jun 29, 2026
Closes
Aug 21, 2026
Salary
$106,898 to $131,665 Annually; positions in NYC metro area, Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties are also eligible for an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment
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Summary

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks a Financial Crimes Blockchain Analytics Risk Associate to evaluate illicit activity risk and monitor on-chain transactions for DFS-regulated virtual currency licensees. The role involves using blockchain analytics tools to detect money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations, conducting examinations, and serving as a subject matter expert on crypto-related financial crimes. The position is based in Albany or New York City and requires travel up to 25%.

Key qualifications

  • Nine (9) years of specialized experience in evaluating financial institution financial crime risk (BSA/AML, CIP, OFAC/Sanctions, CTF) in a management, compliance or audit environment, or developing an
  • Two (2) years of the experience must have been at a supervisory level
  • 2+ years of direct experience working in the crypto industry utilizing blockchain analytics and OSINT tools (preferred)
  • Solid knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), Sanctions (OFAC), and related laws and regulations (preferred)
  • Subject matter expertise in transaction monitoring including on-chain and off-chain alerts/investigations (preferred)
  • Valid certifications in blockchain analytics, AML compliance, or financial crime investigation (preferred)

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