Global Investigator - National Security

Build to Protect Civilization

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.

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 with Polygraph 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.
• Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The compensation details listed in this posting reflect the US base salary only. The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
  • The estimated base salary range for this role is $170,500 - $186,500.
  • Additionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan.
  • Please note – we factor in the different costs for geographies outside the United States.

Please note; this role is NOT remote (at least 75% onsite requirement)

Life at TRM

We build to protect civilization. That promise shows up in how we work every day.

TRM runs fast. Really fast. We’re a high-velocity team that expects ownership, clarity, and follow-through. People who thrive here are inspired by hard problems, experimentation, direct feedback. If it takes months elsewhere, it often ships here in days. 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.

We coach directly, assume positive intent, and play for the front of the jersey.

Leadership Principles

• 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.

Want to learn more about how we interview at TRM Labs? Check out more about our leadership principles and hiring process here.

What You’ll Do Here

This work has teeth. At TRM, your week might include:

• 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