Crypto Threat Analyst - Terrorism

Do you want to be at the forefront of combating crypto-enabled terrorism financing? Are you excited about leading the intelligence research that helps financial institutions and governments disrupt illicit financial networks? Are you looking for a values-led company that trusts you to own your domain and make a real impact?

As a key contributor to our global intelligence team, you will act as a CTF Subject Matter Expert, leading complex, in-depth investigations into the use of cryptoassets by terrorist actors and facilitation networks. You will validate exposure and attribution confidence, improve workflows, and translate findings into actionable intelligence outputs.

Your work will directly enhance Elliptic’s industry-leading intelligence dataset and product capabilities, helping our private and public-sector customers and partners strengthen CTF controls, manage risk, and take defensible decisions. Your insights will inform strategic client conversations, shape impactful research and publications, and reinforce Elliptic’s reputation as a trusted authority in the crypto and financial intelligence space. Your expertise will play a vital role in advancing financial integrity on a truly global scale.

• Thrive with high autonomy and minimal oversight
• Are highly curious and driven to uncover hidden patterns and connections others overlook
• Bring deep experience in intelligence analysis and managing uncertainty
• Are an experienced OSINT researcher comfortable navigating multiple languages and jurisdictions
• Have proven expertise or a strong interest in counter-terrorism financing
• Combine initiative and collaboration with sharp analytical and research skills
• Communicate clearly, whether briefing or producing rigorous, evidence-led reports
• Work effectively with global teams and stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in intelligence, threat analysis, financial crime, OSINT or related investigative fields, including work on illicit or terrorist financing
• Experience in a senior or highly autonomous role, demonstrating independent judgment and strategic decision-making
• An understanding of cryptoassets, blockchain analysis, and on-chain tracing tools
• Experience producing clear, evidence-based intelligence reports for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Capable of using Python, SQL, or AI-assisted querying to extract and analyze blockchain or open-source data
• A strong analytical mindset with excellent judgment when handling sensitive or uncertain intelligence
• A collaborative and proactive approach, comfortable working across global, interdisciplinary teams
• AI fluency is essential for this role. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to effectively apply AI tools and approaches relevant to intelligence analysis, including using AI to accelerate research workflows, pattern identification, OSINT processing, and the drafting of written outputs.
• A PhD or advanced degree in a relevant field
• Proven experience investigating terrorist or sanctioned actors’ use of cryptoassets
• Fluency or working proficiency in multiple languages, especially those relevant to terrorism or illicit finance research
• Publications, briefings, or media contributions on threat finance or cryptoasset misuse
• Understanding of obfuscation techniques used by illicit actors

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We know Diversity and Inclusion is much deeper than just hiring, but it’s important for us to mention it here. We welcome and embrace individuals of all backgrounds and identities at Elliptic, and this is an ongoing priority for us. We know incredible people don’t all think in the same way. We want to be challenged every day. We believe our diverse team of individuals underpins this by bringing creative thinking and innovation to Elliptic every day. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace, so we welcome applications from everyone, even if you may not think you fit all of the requirements of our roles. We foster an environment of psychological safety, where everyone feels comfortable to bring their whole self to work.