Crypto Asset Forensic Analyst Specialist Enforcement Support Department at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job: 

• To conduct and guide forensic investigations in crypto-related inquiries, overseeing necessary tasks, analysing transaction data within the financial services industry (financial markets, insurance, collective investment schemes, hedge funds, pension funds and financial and advisory services) Duties will include tracing cryptocurrency transaction audit trails, analyzing public blockchain ledgers to map the flow of funds from wallet to wallet using transaction IDs, addresses, and timestamps. Use forensic tools to identify entities and trace transactions across networks. Take responsibility for regulatory and enforcement action, following from such investigations. The person appointed to this position will report to the Senior Manager. 

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and execute a precise and efficient investigation plan for the crypto inquiry, providing support to the investigation team.
• Conduct intricate data analysis and deliver comprehensive reports on findings (gathering all relevant, admissible evidence and proper analysis of the evidence).
• Take responsibility for the execution of all enforcement actions, including the drafting of all enforcement documentation presentation to enforcement meetings.
• Provide external stakeholders with training and guidance on compliance matters related to cryptocurrency regulations.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and procedures, including confidentiality and non-abuse of investigation powers.
• Identify and implement methods to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with other investigative teams to integrate data analysis insights into broader investigative strategies and decision-making processes.
• Monitor and interpret evolving laws, regulations, and industry standards in the cryptocurrency space, producing comprehensive compliance policies and procedures documentation.

Other Key Competencies:

• Candidates must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: proven interviewing skills, a confident and decisive approach particularly in difficult situations must be a person with a high level of judgement and integrity; and must be able to carry out duties independently, impartially, and objectively. Candidates must be able to draft investigation reports, with findings properly supported by cross-referenced evidence.  

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, and or computer science. Crypto related certificate courses that are SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, and Security) recognised or Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) will be advantageous. With minimum of 5 years’ experience in the crypto asset industry including exposure to cybercrime and open- source intelligence, technical knowledge of investigation techniques, evidence and the functioning of the financial services industry and the financial sector laws will be an advantage. 

Closing Date: 3 June 2026.