Join Our Global Team as a DPRK & China Threat-Intelligence Analyst at Chainalysis
Become a key expert in uncovering and understanding the illicit use of cryptocurrencies by North Korea and China, supporting global efforts to disrupt financial crimes and enhance blockchain transparency.
About Chainalysis
Chainalysis is the leading blockchain data platform that simplifies connecting digital asset movements to real-world activities. Powered by advanced blockchain data and AI, we empower organizations to investigate illicit activities, manage risks, and develop innovative market solutions built on trusted intelligence. Our mission is to foster trust in blockchain ecosystems, balancing security with growth and innovation.
Who We Are
The R&D team at Chainalysis thrives on tackling the most complex technical challenges, building products that establish trust in cryptocurrencies. As part of our global organization, we enjoy doing challenging work alongside exceptionally talented colleagues. Our industry evolves quickly, and we aim to develop a flexible, AI-driven platform that automates entity resolution, optimizes data labeling, and creates predictive models to identify illicit activities early.
Impact of Our Work
Our data and solutions have played pivotal roles in solving high-profile criminal cases worldwide and expanding safe consumer access to cryptocurrencies. By pairing trusted blockchain data with intelligent agents that reason, investigate, and take action, we help our customers scale their workflows as cryptocurrencies become mainstream.
The Importance of Our Global Intelligence Team
Our Global Intelligence Team produces attribution data that connects on-chain activity to real-world entities across the crypto ecosystem. This intelligence forms the foundation of every Chainalysis product, relied upon by investigators, sanctions authorities, and national-security agencies to follow the money and disrupt threats.
Focus Domains: North Korea & China
Few threats challenge this mission more than North Korea and China. DPRK’s Lazarus Group has stolen billions through exchange hacks, DeFi exploits, and schemes to fund weapons programs, laundering proceeds via mixers, cross-chain bridges, and Chinese OTC networks. China's role in global crypto money laundering encompasses underground banking, guarantee marketplaces, scam operations, and illegitimate vendors. Making these illicit activities visible on-chain is a critical and high-stakes challenge in crypto intelligence.
Role Overview: DPRK & China Threat-Intelligence Analyst
As our subject-matter expert for North Korea and China, you will own this critical domain end-to-end. This is a depth role—while our analysts cover a broad spectrum, you will specialize deeply in understanding how DPRK and Chinese actors utilize crypto, trace their on-chain footprints, and translate that knowledge into actionable intelligence.
Your Responsibilities
- Own attribution end-to-end: Map threat-actor entities like Lazarus Group, DPRK state-sponsored theft, and Chinese laundering networks, including their accounts, addresses, and infrastructure.
- Lead response efforts: Drive rapid on-chain attribution during sanctions events designated by OFAC and allies, ensuring high-visibility coverage.
- Map illicit networks: Trace stolen funds through mixers, cross-chain bridges, OTC brokers, and off-ramps, tracking their flow into laundering infrastructure.
- Produce finished intelligence: Create advisory notes, briefings, and contribute to flagship publications like the Crypto Crime Report, making complex illicit activities understandable and actionable.
- Represent Chainalysis externally: Speak at conferences, panels, or briefings, positioning yourself as a leading expert on DPRK and China crypto threats.
- Set collection priorities: Identify data needs on these networks and coordinate collection efforts based on intelligence requirements.
- Translate methodologies into detection: Develop guidance for our products and customers based on threat tradecraft.
- Leverage AI and automation: Design and tune automation tools to scale your analysis, handling complex cases automation cannot resolve.
- Elevate the team: Share knowledge and best practices across teams, raising expertise in DPRK, China, and money laundering tactics.
What We're Looking For
- Deep DPRK & China expertise: Proven understanding of DPRK’s Lazarus Group, exchange hacks, schemes, and Chinese-language money laundering operations.
- On-chain tracing skills: Experience following DPRK hacking proceeds or Chinese illicit networks on blockchain platforms from day one.
- Security and threat-finance background: Experience in intelligence, sanctions, law enforcement, military, or private threat investigations.
- Regional knowledge: Strong grasp of DPRK and Chinese illicit finance ecosystems; Mandarin and/or Korean language skills are a plus.
- Proven leadership and judgment: Track record of leading complex projects independently, with excellent work ethic and decision-making skills.
- Outstanding communication skills: Ability to clearly articulate insights to diverse audiences, from technical teams to senior stakeholders.
- AI-forward mindset: Aptitude for developing automation solutions to enhance analysis and scalability.
- Technical proficiency: Comfort working with data, blockchain forensics experience preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years for senior level; 8+ years with recognized authority for staff level roles.
Additional Assets
- Language skills in Mandarin or Korean.
- Experience with OFAC sanctions, designations, or related processes.
- Published research or public speaking on DPRK crypto theft or Chinese money laundering.
- Familiarity with cross-chain bridge and mixer laundering, guarantee marketplaces, OTC, or underground banking networks.
The Power of AI at Chainalysis
AI isn’t just a feature; it’s a paradigm shift. It transforms instructions into work, enabling us to anticipate and counter threats faster than ever before. As part of our team, you’re expected to own AI-driven tools, foster curiosity, and collaborate to reinvent workflows. We provide resources and support — but innovation, initiative, and a proactive mindset are essential. Together, we’re doing what was never possible before.
Join Us
If you’re passionate about combating illicit cryptocurrency activities, possess the expertise and drive to lead deep investigations, and want to be at the forefront of AI-driven blockchain intelligence, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help make the crypto space safer for everyone!
Accessibility & Diversity
At Chainalysis, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing an accessible interview process and fostering an environment where everyone feels valued. If you need accommodations, please refer here.
We look forward to meeting you!