[Remote] AI Blockchain Risk Control Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Discovered MENA is a top five global crypto exchange, and they are seeking an AI Blockchain Risk Control Engineer to lead complex blockchain investigations and develop scalable risk control solutions. The role involves working closely with security, compliance, and engineering teams to identify illicit activity and strengthen the exchange's security posture.ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end blockchain forensic investigations from anomaly detection through attribution and reportingAnalyze on-chain transactions to identify fraud, theft, money laundering, and market manipulation activityUtilize blockchain intelligence platforms including Chainalysis, Nansen, Dune Analytics, and similar toolsBuild and enhance internal monitoring, analytics, and risk control systemsLeverage AI coding agents and agentic engineering workflows to rapidly develop investigative toolingPartner with security, compliance, AML, and engineering teams to improve detection and prevention capabilitiesResearch emerging blockchain threats and contribute to risk intelligence initiativesSkillsExperience combining blockchain analytics with security, fraud investigation, risk control, or digital forensicsStrong understanding of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic fundamentalsHands-on experience with blockchain monitoring and investigation platforms such as Chainalysis, Nansen, Dune Analytics, TRM Labs, or EllipticStrong proficiency in Python, SQL, OR JavaScriptPractical experience using AI coding agents and agentic engineering workflowsAbility to independently lead investigations from initial detection through full attributionExperience investigating crypto-related fraud, theft, or financial crime is highly desirableKnowledge of AML/KYC requirements, blockchain compliance, and smart contract security is a plusCompany OverviewFor nearly a decade, Discovered has operated at the centre of the region’s technology ecosystem. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Dubai, Dubai, ARE, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.discovered.ae.