At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.
Investigate the misuse of blockchain and DeFi technologies, and provide technical advice, guidance and data-driven insights to support the work of ASIC's Enforcement teams. Experience working with blockchain analytics, crypto and digital assets is essential.
- Sydney or Melbourne CBD location
- Salary from $97,401 (depending on experience) + 15.4% superannuation
- Permanent opportunity
- Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Tuesday 2 September 2025
The team
The Enforcement Services group provides expert advice and guidance to ASIC's enforcement and compliance teams, using a range of technologies and digital processes to facilitate faster and better regulatory outcomes. Enforcement Services are future focused and build and maintain systems, tools and capabilities to deliver on strategic goals and ensure regulatory teams have the resources needed to meet the challenges ahead.
The role
As Analyst (Crypto and Digital Assets), you will be required to:
- Investigate illicit use of crypto and digital assets, including fraud, misappropriation, and corruption.
- Analyse customer account data, on-chain and off-chain transactions, account characteristics, and other open-source information to assess the nature of the activity
- Provide technical advice and analytical support to enforcement and supervision teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve crypto tracing processes and tools.
About you
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of blockchain technology and experience identifying illicit activity in the crypto and digital asset space. You will bring a strategic mindset, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
Other key requirements include:
- Experience using blockchain analytics and tracing tools to investigate crypto-related misconduct.
- Knowledge of blockchain architecture and digital asset technologies.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret large datasets.
- Excellent communication skills to present complex findings clearly and persuasively.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision.
- A proactive interest in emerging trends in blockchain-enabled cybercrime.
- Qualifications in IT, Data Analytics or a related field (Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs or similar certification preferred).
Experience in financial services, regulation, law enforcement or legal practice would also be desirable.
View the position description for more information or click `apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Tuesday 2 September 2025.
About ASIC
ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.
ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.
We offer a range of employee benefits including:
- Attractive superannuation
- Additional leave entitlements
- 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
- Flexible work arrangements
- Assistance for study and professional development
To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.
