TRM Labs provides blockchain analytics and AI solutions to help law enforcement and national security agencies, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses detect, investigate, and disrupt crypto-related fraud and financial crime. TRM’s blockchain intelligence and AI platforms include solutions to trace the source and destination of funds, identify illicit activity, build cases, and construct an operating picture of threats. TRM is trusted by leading agencies and businesses worldwide who rely on TRM to enable a safer, more secure world for all.
As a Blockchain Intelligence Analyst, you will drive TRM’s collection, analysis, and reporting on key areas of the crypto economy (e.g., crypto exchanges, fraud). You will ensure that TRM has best-in-class intelligence through your subject matter expertise, first-principles problem solving, and ability to turn data into insights. You will collaborate with an experienced team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers to build scalable systems to detect, prevent, and mitigate cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime.
- You’ll track, analyze, and report on key areas of the crypto economy to detect suspicious activities.
- Your OSINT skills will help uncover hidden threats and improve our security posture.
- You’ll provide key insights that contribute to real-world action against threat actors.
- You’ll collaborate with data and engineering teams to enhance the TRM product.
- Your intelligence reports will help law enforcement, internal teams, and clients stay ahead of cyber risks.
- Proven experience working in intelligence-related positions previously, ideally in Blockchain Intelligence (This is not an entry-level position).
- OSINT Expertise - Proficiency in using open-source tools to gather and analyze intelligence.
- Analytical Skills - Strong ability to synthesize and report complex information clearly and accurately.
- Experience in Blockchain Analysis - Knowledge of blockchain technologies, with a focus on tracing transactions and identifying malicious activity.
- Communication & Collaboration - Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and produce actionable intelligence reports.
- Ownership - You demonstrate full ownership of your work, taking an 80/20 approach to accomplish objectives.
- Certifications & Background - Relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC, CEH) and experience in cybersecurity or intelligence gathering.
- You have the ability to research in another language (Please specify the language(s) in your application).
About the team:
- Our team values open communication and a collaborative work environment, where feedback and ideas are encouraged from all members.
- We prioritize flexibility and adaptability, ensuring that everyone stays aligned through regular check-ins and progress updates. Operating with a strong focus on shared goals, we work together to meet deadlines while supporting individual growth and innovation.
- Team members must be available for weekly meetings at 9AM PST and bi-weekly meetings at 8:30AM PST. We require at least 3-4 overlapping hours daily with the Pacific Timezone.
Learn about TRM Speed in this position:
- Utilizes sound judgment and the 80/20 principle to drive rapid, high-impact outcomes.
- Demonstrates the ability to iterate quickly in response to evolving threat landscapes.
- Leverages creative problem-solving to ensure prompt and effective threat actor engagement to acquire attribution within 24 hours.
- Employs a diverse set of methodologies to scale and optimize threat intelligence production for customer needs within 72 hours.
We are building a safer world. That promise shows up in how we work every day.
TRM runs fast. Really fast. We’re a high‑velocity, high‑ownership team that expects clarity, follow‑through, and impact. People who thrive here are energized by hard problems, experimentation, and direct feedback. If something takes months elsewhere, it often ships here in days.
That pace isn’t for everyone. If you are optimizing primarily for consistent work-life balance, use the interview process to pressure-test fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here.
Leadership PrinciplesWe hire and grow against three leadership principles. They’re the standards for how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions.
- Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability. We treat every plan like an experiment – test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly.
- Master Craftsperson: We care deeply about our craft. We balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end‑to‑end, and invest in getting better everyday.
- Inspiring Colleague: We add clarity and energy, not noise. We bring humility, candor, and a one‑team mindset — giving and receiving feedback to make the team stronger.
Learn more: Interviewing at TRM: How We Hire and What Success Looks Like
The impact you will haveThis work has real stakes. Depending on your role at TRM, your week might look like:
- Driving critical investigations that can’t wait for typical business hours.
- Shipping products in days when others would schedule quarters.
- Partnering with teams across time zones to deliver insights while the story is still unfolding.
- Building new solutions from first principles when the playbook doesn’t yet exist.
- Protecting victims and customers by tracing illicit activity and disrupting criminal networks.
At TRM we care deeply about our craft. We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter, who experiment with speed and rigor, and who take pride in building a safer world for billions of people. If you’re excited by TRM’s mission but don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply — we hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast.
TRM is a Series C company with $220M in total funding, backed by Blockchain Capital, Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, Thoma Bravo, and others. Headquartered in San Francisco, TRM operates as a distributed-first company with hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Singapore.
Recruitment agenciesTRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM 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 without a signed agreement.
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