Welcome to the episode 11 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. I’ve decided to answer the most pressing question on future crypto compliance professionals minds. How Do I Get A Blockchain Investigations Job With No Experience?
In this session, Stephen talks about some of the things he would do thinking outside of the box to create opportunities for you to display your technical and investigations knowledge in the blockchain space using blockchain analytics tools or simply creating investigations graph from start. If you were ever looking for a competitive edge in this crypto hiring frenzy, here it is. Ensure to watch the video and listen to podcast. Its too good to miss.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/x5gn9dvpF54
**This interview was recorded on Dec. 11, 2021
**Disclaimer**
The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future.
Time Stamps (Return back to your favorite point of the episode):
•(0:20) – Do You Have Your Blockchain Certificates (mentioned: Chainalysis and Ciphertrace)
•(1:00) – How Do You Ask The Best Blockchain Analytics Companies For Access To Their Tools (mentioned: Samantha Stutman, Chainalysis,
•(2:28) – How To Use Open Source Data And Addresses To Recreate Investigations Using Chainalysis (mentioned
•(4:19) – Focus Your Attention On The Newer Blockchain Analytics Companies (mentioned: Anchain.io, Breadcrumbs, Solidus labs)
•(5:58) - How To Create Your Own Investigation Graph Using Canva And Showcase Your Investigations Knowledge (mentioned: Canva)
•(8:25) How To Ask For Access Extensions For Blockchain Investigations Tools You Were Trained On (mentioned: Chainalysis, Ciphertrace, Pamela Clegg)
•(9:09) – Simply Google Investigations Graphs And Add Your Insights (mentioned: TRM Labs, Elliptic, Chainalysis)
•(10:31) – Record Yourself Going Through An Investigation And Spending A Little Money
•(12:31) – Whatever The Result Is, You Will Stand Out
•(14:07) – Spending The Money And How I Can Help You With The Video
•(15:30) – The One Power Move In An Interview That Demands A Second Interview
Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)
•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams
•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/
•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt
•Business Related Matters (Let’s Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.com
Resources:
If you are interested in Crypto Compliance, these will definitely help you in your career search:
•TOP 5 NFT RESOURCES TO REVIEW IN DECEMBER: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_top-5-nft-resources-to-review-in-december-activity-6873993545447997440-hA1t
•SO YOU WANT TO WORK IN CRYPTO COMPLIANCE / AML: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-br
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