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.
TRM is a blockchain intelligence company that’s on a mission to build a safer world for billions of
people. We’re a lean, high-impact team tackling some of the world’s most critical challenges,
ranging from human trafficking and financial fraud to terrorist financing. We are builders who
power governments, financial institutions, and crypto companies when the clock is running and
the consequences are real. This is why every TRMer is a bet on our future and has the power to
change our trajectory.
The Blockchain Intelligence team at TRM Labs is looking for an Intelligence Operations
contractor to manage projects that accelerate TRM’s collection of high-quality, actionable data.
You’ll play a critical coordination role at the intersection of intelligence research, contractor
management, and operations—helping translate analytical needs into well-executed workflows.
The impact you’ll have here
● Collect and assess blockchain intelligence data by partnering with Intelligence team
members
● Recruit, train, and manage a global network of research contractors
● Create clear processes and expectations to ensure consistent, high-quality data
collection
● Monitor contractor performance and provide feedback, support, and optimization to
get the best results from a distributed team
● Ensure data collected by contractors is accurately and efficiently entered into internal
systems
● Act as a key operational connector between stakeholders and intelligence teams
What we’re looking for
● Strong organizational and people-management skills, with experience coordinating
contractors, vendors, or large distributed teams
● Background in operations, people ops, program coordination, or similar roles where
execution and follow-through are critical
● Excellent communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
● High attention to detail and a bias toward building repeatable, scalable processes
● Self-starter mindset with the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving
environment
● Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools in order to create more efficient
processe
blockchain/crypto
● Early to early-mid career candidate who is highly motivated, capable, and excited to
grow into the role
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.
Learn about TRM Speed in this position:
● Utilizes sound judgment and the 80/20 principle to drive rapid, high-impact
outcomes.
● Leverages creative problem-solving and a willingness to think outside the box in
order to make the greatest possible impact.
● Employs a diverse set of methodologies to scale and optimize intelligence operations
for internal 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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