Senior Cryptoasset Investigation Specialist

About this role

The role will be based at our offices at 2-4 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5BS, in central London, however please note that we are due to move to Canary Wharf in late 2026. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Informal hybrid working arrangements apply and there is an expectation that staff will attend the office regularly. Work pattern and office attendance will be agreed with successful candidates.

Job Summary

The SFO is a unique law enforcement organisation which both investigates and prosecutes the top tier of fraud, bribery and corruption, and related money laundering offences. We bring the skills of our lawyers, investigators, accountants, analysts, and administrators together on every case from the outset and work closely with law enforcement and prosecution partners in the UK and overseas.

As a Senior Cryptoasset Investigation Specialist you will be responsible for tracing the flow of cryptoassets in complex fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering investigations. You will act as a subject matter expert, giving guidance to investigative staff and providing insights and reporting into senior managers, Case Teams and the Criminal Justice System.

You will have responsibility for the management and delivery of cryptoasset investigations, providing clear and concise details of progress and findings. You will be required to produce witness statement as well as reports and updates to the Cryptoasset Lead in a timely manner, including presenting findings, developments and recommendations. Initially you will not have direct line management responsibilities, but this may be required as the team grows. You will be responsible for assigning and managing some investigative tasks to the wider Cryptoasset Cadre.

Job Description

As a Senior Cryptoasset Investigation Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Producing high quality witness statements and attend Court to give evidence in relation to complex and technical cryptoasset investigations.
• Lead, support and guide Cryptoasset investigators, Case Team investigators and prosecutors with complex cryptoasset issues by sharing knowledge to help build capability and work in collaboration to resolve issues.
• Autonomously manage workflows to ensure that all cryptoasset investigations are prioritised according to wider office needs and processed in a reliable, cost effective and timely manner. Monitoring resources and making evidenced based recommendations to senior managers when additional resources are needed.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior managers and other internal stakeholders, including presenting findings, developments and recommendations regarding cryptoasset investigations.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on cryptoasset investigation related matters to provide creative, compliant solutions to technical and evidential issues and ensure these are within case deadlines.

For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Pack.

As a Senior Cryptoasset Investigation Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Producing high quality witness statements and attend Court to give evidence in relation to complex and technical cryptoasset investigations.
• Lead, support and guide Cryptoasset investigators, Case Team investigators and prosecutors with complex cryptoasset issues by sharing knowledge to help build capability and work in collaboration to resolve issues.
• Autonomously manage workflows to ensure that all cryptoasset investigations are prioritised according to wider office needs and processed in a reliable, cost effective and timely manner. Monitoring resources and making evidenced based recommendations to senior managers when additional resources are needed.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior managers and other internal stakeholders, including presenting findings, developments and recommendations regarding cryptoasset investigations.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on cryptoasset investigation related matters to provide creative, compliant solutions to technical and evidential issues and ensure these are within case deadlines.

For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Pack.

Person specification

See above and attached Job Pack.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Making Effective Decisions

Alongside your salary of £44,232, Serious Fraud Office contributes £12,814 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme. For further details, click here http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions

Generous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years’ service plus an additional day in recognition of the King’s Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days’ leave per year. Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant.

Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.

Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme.

Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes.

Opportunities for learning and development.

Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.

Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles.

Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure. http://www.cssc.co.uk/

Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements.

Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway. My CPS Rewards offers staff a range of rewards and savings including:

• Discounts with high street retailers
• Savings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarkets
• Special salary sacrifice and recognition schemes
• Reloadable gift cards and e-cards
• Instant vouchers

Any move to the Serious Fraud Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application stage

As part of the application process, you will be required to provide:

• A personal statement of no more than 500 words that explains how your skills and experience meet each of the essential and desirable experience criteria as listed in the job pack. The following criteria are lead criteria; they will be assessed first and candidates who do not meet the required standard will not have the remainder of their application considered.
• Sound general investigative knowledge and experience in the context of complex financial investigations, including being able to understand, interpret and explain complex data and findings relevant to the investigation
• Experience tracing cryptoassets in investigations, with industry standard tools.