Blockchain Investigator and Law Enforcement Liaison - NZ

Tether is a global fintech pioneer at the center of digital currency innovation. The company operates across multiple verticals including Tether Finance (home to USDT, the world's most widely used stablecoin), Tether Power (Bitcoin mining with sustainable energy), Tether Data (peer-to-peer infrastructure and the KEET app), and Tether Education. With a remote-first team spanning the globe, Tether has established itself as an industry leader by staying lean, moving fast, and maintaining strict standards around transparency and trust.

The Compliance team at Tether is seeking a Blockchain Investigator and Law Enforcement Liaison to work as a contractor on a critical mission: helping law enforcement agencies understand and combat financial crime on blockchain networks. You'll be the bridge between sophisticated blockchain analytics and real-world criminal investigations, turning complex transaction data into actionable intelligence for law enforcement partners.

Your day-to-day work will center on several core activities

Using advanced blockchain analytics platforms like Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or Elliptic to trace virtual currency transactions, identify suspicious patterns, and uncover potentially illegal activity across blockchain networks.

Serving as the main contact point for law enforcement agencies, translating technical blockchain findings into clear, understandable reports that support criminal investigations.

Processing and responding to law enforcement requests quickly and thoroughly—gathering data, conducting analysis, and delivering accurate intelligence on tight timelines.

Staying current with evolving blockchain technology, cryptocurrency trends, and regulatory landscapes so your methods and analytical approaches remain cutting-edge.

Collaborating with colleagues in legal, compliance, and management to ensure all work meets regulatory requirements and company policies.

Building law enforcement understanding of how illicit activity manifests on blockchain networks, including money laundering schemes, fraud patterns, and other financial crimes.

You'll need a Bachelor's degree minimum (Master's preferred) in Criminal Justice, Business Management, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. Proven hands-on experience with blockchain analytics tools is essential—ideally you've already worked with Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or Elliptic. You must demonstrate deep knowledge of cryptocurrency transaction patterns and red flags that indicate criminal activity.

Beyond technical skills, you'll bring strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication that lets you explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences, and experience working directly with law enforcement agencies. You're comfortable working independently and collaborating across teams in a fast-moving environment.

This is a remote contractor position. Your work will directly impact public safety and help shape how blockchain technology intersects with law enforcement globally.