Staff Technical Analyst

About the Role

Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm built to help companies lead through transformation. We advise technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to breakthrough innovations.

We are growing quickly and looking for a Staff Technical Analyst to join our Technical Investigations Practice. This role focuses on blockchain and digital asset investigations, helping clients navigate high‑stakes matters involving digital assets, financial crime, cyber‑enabled misconduct, regulatory risk, and complex forensic questions.

Analysts in Keystone's Technical Investigations Practice work on complex, data‑driven engagements involving blockchain forensics, digital asset tracing, cybersecurity, investigative analytics, and technology‑related disputes and compliance matters. The position is based in Boston, New York, or Washington, D.C. and offers the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams of consultants, data scientists, engineers, and senior experts.

Key Responsibilities

Investigations and Analytical Execution

• Support client engagements involving blockchain and digital asset investigations, cyber‑enabled fraud, sanctions and compliance inquiries, and other complex technical investigative matters.
• Conduct blockchain tracing and transactional analysis across public ledgers and related data sources to identify fund flows, wallet activity, and patterns relevant to investigative questions.
• Perform structured research and analysis related to digital assets, exchanges, custody platforms, on‑chain activity, and emerging risks in the crypto ecosystem.
• Assist in developing investigative workflows, analytical frameworks, and fact patterns that integrate technical evidence with business, regulatory, and litigation contexts.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well‑supported analyses, presentations, and written deliverables for internal and client audiences.

Teaming, Problem Solving, and Client Support

• Work closely with senior team members to execute project workstreams and contribute to high‑quality client outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across technical, economic, and strategic disciplines to address multifaceted investigative and regulatory challenges.
• Translate technical findings into concise, accessible insights for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal knowledge building, practice development, and refinement of Keystone's capabilities in blockchain and digital asset investigations.
• Support multiple engagements at once, demonstrating strong judgment, attention to detail, and effective prioritization.

What You’ll Bring

• 5 years of experience in investigations, consulting, digital forensics, cybersecurity, blockchain analytics, risk advisory, data analytics, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Economics, Finance, or another relevant quantitative or technical discipline; advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience supporting investigative, forensic, compliance, or litigation‑related matters involving technology or digital assets.
• Familiarity with blockchain ecosystems, cryptocurrency transaction analysis, and digital asset risk issues.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work with complex datasets and ambiguous fact patterns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced environment on emerging issues at the intersection of technology, regulation, and investigations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $176,000 — $198,000 USD (actual compensation depends on level, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) contribution
• Competitive benefits package

Diversity & Inclusion

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging.