Global Investigator - National Security

TRM Labs

8d•$136,500 - $186,500•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of TRM Labs’ Global Investigations Team, the Global Investigator conducts ad hoc investigations and time-sensitive blockchain analysis for partners, and develops solutions that enable TRM to scale its investigative support. The role collaborates with blockchain intelligence experts, engineers, and data scientists to support clients. It is suited to someone with a strong background in crypto investigations and law enforcement experience who can work independently, contribute effectively to the team, and lead with a long-term, intentional approach. The position involves investigating complex illicit blockchain activity, producing reports and briefings for customers, researching crime categories on the blockchain, conducting sensitive investigations for partners, and building industry relationships to expand attribution sources. The team generally works standard business hours in local time zones, coordinates across global time zones for hand-offs, and participates in a weekly on-call rotation providing 24/7 coverage for high-priority events. Unscheduled weekend responses may also be required. The position is not remote and requires at least 75% onsite work. TRM describes its environment as fast-paced, high-ownership, collaborative, and subject to rapidly changing priorities and ambiguity. AI fluency is a baseline expectation and is evaluated during interviews. The estimated US base salary range is $136,500–$186,500; the role may also be eligible for TRM’s equity plan.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Experience as an investigator or analyst in the private or public sector; preferably at least 3–5 years of combined experience.
Experience briefing senior leaders within an organization.
Ability to structure problems and identify the most critical issues to prioritize.
Exceptional and consistent attention to detail.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical audiences.
Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
Ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams and with people at all organizational levels.
Commitment to supporting teammates and helping them accomplish their missions.
Ability to work at least 75% onsite; the role is not remote.
AI fluency, including applying AI to accelerate workflows, structure and solve problems, improve output quality, and increase speed and leverage.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience with virtual currencies and blockchain analysis.
Strong background in crypto investigations and law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Investigate complex cases involving phishing, blockchain exploits, hacks, terrorism finance, account takeovers, money laundering, SIM swaps, ransomware, and other illicit blockchain activity.
Produce insightful written reports and deliver briefings to TRM customers.
Conduct long-term research on key categories of blockchain crime and turn the research into valuable intelligence.
Conduct sensitive and complex investigations for TRM partners.
Proactively identify, build, and manage relationships with industry partners to add attribution sources to TRM’s pipeline at scale.
Respond promptly to the movement of funds during ongoing investigations.
Support other teams on unforeseen, time-sensitive issues.
Participate in the formal weekly on-call rotation for high-priority events, including hacks and law enforcement support, and respond to unique unscheduled weekend events as needed.
Coordinate across global time zones to support seamless hand-offs and coverage for time-sensitive investigations.
Continuously learn about new issues in crypto.