Join Chainalysis as a DPRK & China Crypto Threats Subject-Matter Expert
Be at the forefront of crypto intelligence by leading investigations into North Korean and Chinese illicit activities, shaping the future of blockchain security worldwide.
About Us
The R&D team at Chainalysis is driven by the challenge of solving complex technical problems and creating trusted products within the cryptocurrency space. As a global organization, we thrive on collaboration, innovation, and tackling the industry’s most pressing issues. Our mission is to develop a flexible, AI-powered platform that automates entity resolution, enhances data labeling pipelines, and builds predictive models to identify illicit patterns before escalation.
Our solutions have been instrumental in solving some of the world's highest-profile criminal cases, enabling safer consumer access to cryptocurrencies. By integrating industry-leading blockchain data with advanced agents that reason, investigate, and act, we empower our clients to scale their operations amid the mainstreaming of digital assets.
Our Impact
Chainalysis data has helped disrupt criminal activities and enhance security across the globe. The Global Intelligence Team is responsible for producing attribution data that connects on-chain activity to real-world entities, forming the core intelligence base trusted by investigators, sanctions authorities, and security agencies worldwide. Key threats include:
- Lazarus Group: North Korea’s cyber theft operations, funding weapons programs through exchange and DeFi hacks, laundering through mixers, cross-chain bridges, and OTC networks.
- Chinese Money Laundering: Extensive laundering activities involving guarantee marketplaces, underground banking, scam operations, fentanyl vendors, and cartel-linked networks.
Role Overview
As the North Korea & China Intelligence Analyst, you will own this high-stakes domain end-to-end. Your deep expertise will lead to a comprehensive understanding of how DPRK and Chinese actors utilize crypto, enabling you to:
- Map and analyze on-chain activities linked to these threat actors
- Own attribution processes for their digital footprints
- Develop intelligence reports, briefings, and contribute to key publications
- Represent Chainalysis at conferences, panels, and in industry briefings
- Shape the collection and analysis agenda on DPRK and China networks
- Create detection methodologies from typologies learned through research
- Design AI automation solutions to enhance analysis scalability
- Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and engineers to elevate team expertise
Who You Are
- Deep DPRK &/or China expertise — extensive knowledge of DPRK’s crypto operations (Lazarus Group, hacks, schemes) or Chinese money laundering networks, especially in OTC and underground banking.
- Blockchain tracing skills — proven ability to follow illicit flows on-chain, with experience in crypto forensics or threat finance.
- Security sector background — experience in intelligence, sanctions, investigations, or counter-threat-finance from government, military, or private sectors.
- Regional knowledge — understanding of North Korean and Chinese illicit finance ecosystems; Mandarin and/or Korean language skills are highly valued.
- Proven leadership & communication — demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, produce clear reports, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- AI-forward mindset — ability to develop automation solutions and leverage technology effectively.
- Data proficiency — experience working with blockchain data and forensic tools.
- Experience — 5+ years for a Senior role; 8+ years and recognized domain authority for a Staff level position.
Bonus points for:
- Language skills in Mandarin and/or Korean
- Experience with OFAC sanctions processes involving DPRK or Chinese entities
- Research publications or public speaking related to DPRK or Chinese crypto activities
- Familiarity with cross-chain bridges, mixers, guarantee marketplaces, and underground banking networks
Our Commitment to AI & Innovation
AI at Chainalysis is a transformative approach — not just a feature but a new way of working. We leverage AI to accelerate and enhance our threat detection and investigative capabilities, empowering our team to do previously impossible work. We support curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration, encouraging team members to develop AI fluency and actively contribute to our technological evolution.
About Chainalysis
Chainalysis is a leading blockchain data platform that simplifies understanding digital asset movement by connecting blockchain activity to real-world entities. Powered by proprietary data and AI, our solutions allow organizations to investigate illicit activities, manage risk, and develop innovative market solutions built on trusted blockchain intelligence. Our mission is to foster trust and safety in blockchain ecosystems through growth and innovation.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, and providing accommodations during the hiring process to ensure accessibility. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our capabilities and reflects the communities we serve.