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Global Investigator - National Security

Washington DC Metro Area

TRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company dedicated to fighting crime and creating a safer world for billions of people. By leveraging blockchain data, threat intelligence, and advanced analytics, our products empower governments, financial institutions, and crypto businesses to safeguard communities from illicit activity and global security threats.

At TRM Labs, you’ll be part of a mission-driven, fast-paced environment where your work directly contributes to building a safer future. Our team combines expertise in law enforcement, data science, engineering, and financial intelligence to address complex challenges. Whether you're analyzing blockchain data, developing cutting-edge tools, or collaborating with global organizations, every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

As a member of the Global Investigations Team, you will conduct ad hoc investigations, time sensitive blockchain analysis for our partners, and develop solutions that allow TRM to scale rapidly and effectively. You will collaborate with an experienced team of blockchain intelligence experts, engineers, and data scientists to deliver cutting-edge support to TRM's clients.

The impact you’ll have here:

  • Investigate complex cases involving phishing, blockchain exploits, hacks, terrorism finance, account take overs (ATOs), money laundering, sim swaps, ransomware and other activity associated with illicit use of blockchain technology.
  • Produce insightful reports and deliver them both in writing and in briefings to TRM's customers.
  • Conduct long-term research on key categories of crime on the blockchain, and turn this research into valuable intelligence.
  • Conduct sensitive and complex investigations for TRM partners.
  • Proactively identify, build and manage relationships with industry partners to add new sources of attribution to TRMs pipeline at scale.

What we’re looking for:

  • Candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance
  • Practical experience with virtual currencies and blockchain analysis is a plus; excitement to learn about these topics is essential.
  • Experience as an investigator or analyst - either private or public sector; preferably at least 3-5 years combined experience
  • Experience briefing senior leaders within your organization.
  • Experience structuring problems and identifying the most critical issues to prioritize.
  • Exceptional and consistent attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively for technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team and with people at all levels in an organization.
  • Commitment to supporting teammates and helping them accomplish their missions.

Please note; this role is NOT remote (at least 50% onsite requirement)

The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:

  • The estimated base salary range for this role is $165,500 - $178,000
  • Additionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan

Life at TRM Labs

Leadership Principles

Our Leadership Principles are foundational elements of our strategy, guiding how we make decisions, how we treat each other, and how we behave day-to-day.

  • Impact-Oriented Trailblazer – We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability.
  • Master Craftsperson – We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership.
  • Inspiring Colleague – We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset.

Build a Career 

Joining TRM means being part of a mission-driven team comprised of industry leaders. At TRM, you'll experience:

  • Purpose – Have a real-world impact, from disrupting terrorist networks to returning stolen funds.
  • Inspiring Colleagues – Collaborate with industry leaders and learn something new daily.
  • Career Growth – We embrace a growth mindset and provide development opportunities that increase skills relevant to your position.

Thriving at TRM

At TRM Labs, being a remote-first company is fundamental to our identity and operations. We are intentional about building a culture that thrives across time zones and continents, where communication is clear, documentation is thorough, and relationships are meaningful.

Building strong, trust-based relationships is a core value. Through thoughtful investments in offsites, regional hub meetups, virtual coffee chats, and onboarding buddies, we foster connections that enable effective collaboration. By creating spaces for meaningful interactions, we support a culture of high trust and belonging, essential to a thriving remote-first team.

This remote-first model enables us to derive the unique value of a globally distributed team while staying true to our mission and values, ensuring impact, alignment, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Join Us

We're looking for team members who love building from the ground up and want to work hard in a fast-paced and ambitious environment. We are remote-first, with exceptionally talented team members located around the world. If you like solving tough problems quickly and seeing your work improve the lives of billions of people, we want you at TRM.

We encourage you to reach out even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Don't worry about picking exactly the right job; we can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your passion and interests will set you apart, especially if your background or career is unconventional.  

To all recruitment agencies: TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM Labs employees. TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the Company.

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