Investigator/Analyst - Global Investigations Team

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime. TRM's platforms enable investigators to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks. Leading agencies and businesses worldwide rely on TRM to make the world safer and more secure.

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 a minimum of an Israel Level 3
• 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.
• Hands on experience with JavaScript, Python, and C++
• 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 and has a 75% onsite requirement

About the Team:

• The team is comprised of very experienced investigators that reliably work independently but also well within the team. This role is best suited for somebody with a strong background in crypto investigations and LE experience. This role needs somebody that can and will do the job, but also lead the members from a long-term and intentional approach.
• This team generally maintains standard business hours in their location. Each week a team member will be on call, responding to events like hacks, LE support, and other time sensitive matters. Additionally, this team may need to respond to unique events on weekends.

Learn about TRM Speed in this position:

• React timely to the movement of funds during an ongoing investigation.
• Support other teams on time sensitive issues that might be unforeseen.
• Continuously learn new issues in crypto.

Life at TRM

We are building a safer world. That promise shows up in how we work every day.

TRM moves FAST. We are a high-velocity, high-ownership team that expects clarity, follow-through, and impact. People who thrive here are energized by hard problems, experimentation, and continuous feedback. If something takes months elsewhere, it will ship here in days.

Our work sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and fighting crime. The problems are complex, the stakes are real, and the environment evolves quickly. The pace and intensity of the work reflect the importance of the mission. As a result, the way we operate requires a high level of ownership, adaptability, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.

At TRM, you should expect:

• Priorities and targets to change quickly
• Operating with a high degree of ambiguity
• A high level of personal ownership and accountability
• Close collaboration across teams and functions
• Frequent, high-touch communication
• Creative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking
• A pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomes

This environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not always fully defined. It also requires thriving in ambiguity, adjusting course as new information emerges, and maintaining focus and positivity in a fast-moving and intense environment.

We also recognize that this style of operating is not for everyone. If you are primarily optimizing for predictability or a consistently balanced workload, we encourage you to use the interview process to pressure-test whether this environment is truly the right fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here.

If you are excited by meaningful problems, motivated by ambitious goals, and energized by working alongside mission-driven colleagues, there is a good chance you will find TRM to be an exceptional place to grow and contribute.

Leadership Principles

We 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.

Join our Mission

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 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.

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