Senior Intelligence Analyst, Russia & Eurasia Focus
Join Chainalysis as a Russia & Eurasia Crypto Threat Intelligence Analyst Become a key player in a global team dedicated to uncovering and countering illicit crypto activity linked to Russia and Eurasia, leveraging deep expertise, blockchain forensics, and innovative AI-driven analysis to make a meaningful impact in the world of cryptocurrency security.
About Us
The R&D team at Chainalysis is passionate about solving the most challenging technical problems and building trustworthy products that empower the crypto space. We're a global organization that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and tackling complex issues alongside talented teammates. Our mission is to develop a flexible, AI-driven platform that automates entity resolution, enhances data labeling pipelines, and creates predictive models to identify illicit patterns before they escalate. Our Impact Chainalysis data has played a pivotal role in solving high-profile criminal and national-security cases, making crypto access safer worldwide. Our Global Intelligence Team produces attribution data that connects on-chain activity to real-world entities, serving investigators, sanctions authorities, and security agencies globally. This intelligence backbone supports every Chainalysis product, helping disrupt threats and follow the money. The Challenge Few areas demand more in-depth knowledge than the Russia and broader Eurasian sanctions-evasion ecosystem. Since 2022, sanctions on Russian financial institutions, oligarchs, and the defense-industrial base have shifted significant Russian asset flows into cryptocurrency—ranging from no-KYC exchanges and OTC desks to sophisticated evasion networks using stablecoins and cross-border payment channels. Understanding how Russian actors adapt on-chain is one of the most critical and impactful problems in crypto intelligence today. The Role: Russia & Eurasia Threat Analyst As our regional expert, you'll own the full cycle of intelligence about Russian and Eurasian crypto threats—from network mapping and attribution to producing actionable insights and representing Chainalysis at industry events. You will: - Own end-to-end attribution for Russia & Eurasia — including threat actors, infrastructure, exchanges, and illicit financial flows. - Lead response efforts during sanctions events, ensuring rapid on-chain attribution aligning with official designations. - Map on-chain networks of how Russian actors move and launder value, maintaining current intelligence as they evolve. - Deliver finished intelligence through reports, briefings, and contributions to flagship publications. - Represent Chainalysis externally — speaking at conferences, panels, and briefings on Russian crypto threats. - Guide data collection to focus on critical threats and priorities within Russian and Eurasian networks. - Translate threat typologies into detection guidance for our products and customers. - Develop automation to scale analysis efforts, with a focus on AI and machine learning. - Elevate team expertise, raising standards in sanctions evasions and crypto threat intelligence. Who You Are - Deep expertise in Russia & Eurasia — knowledgeable about sanctions landscapes, financial infrastructure, and illicit networks. - Proficiency in on-chain tracing — experienced tracking Russian crypto activity on blockchains, exchanges, and evasion tools. - Background in national security or threat finance — intelligence, law enforcement, or sanctions investigations preferred. - Regional fluency — strong grasp of geopolitics, sanctions, and regional financial flows; Russian language skills are a plus. - Proven track record — exceptional work ethic, judgment, and leadership in complex domains. - Excellent communicator — able to convey complex insights clearly to analysts, partners, and senior audiences. - AI-forward mindset — experienced building automation and leveraging technology to enhance analysis. - Data savvy — familiarity with blockchain forensics is highly valued. - Experience — 5+ years (Senior) or 8+ years (Staff) in analytics, intelligence, or threat-finance roles. Additional Assets - Russian language proficiency - Experience with sanctions processes (OFAC, EU, UK) - Publications or speaking on Russia or crypto threat topics - Knowledge of Russian/CIS crypto infrastructure or illicit finance networks About AI at Chainalysis AI is at the core of our new way of working—transforming instructions into impactful work with speed and scale. We empower employees to own their output, experiment, and collaborate across teams to innovate relentlessly. AI at Chainalysis is about doing what was never possible before, making decisions faster, and staying ahead of evolving threats. About Chainalysis We are the foremost blockchain data platform that makes it simple to connect digital asset movements to real-world activities. Powered by deep data and AI, we help organizations investigate illicit activity, manage risks, and develop innovative solutions—all built on trusted blockchain intelligence. Our mission is to build trust in blockchains through safety, security, and continuous innovation. We embrace diversity of thought and experience, ensuring our team reflects the communities we serve worldwide. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to accessible hiring practices. For accommodations during the interview process, please refer to the company's guidelines. Apply To This Job