Blockchain Intelligence Analyst

About TRM Labs

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.

Job Overview

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.

The Impact You’ll Have Here

• Track, analyze, and report on key areas of the crypto economy to detect suspicious activities.
• Utilize OSINT skills to uncover hidden threats and improve our security posture.
• Provide key insights that contribute to real-world action against threat actors.
• Collaborate with data and engineering teams to enhance the TRM product.
• Produce intelligence reports that help law enforcement, internal teams, and clients stay ahead of cyber risks.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working in intelligence-related positions, ideally in Blockchain Intelligence (not entry-level).
• 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, focusing on tracing transactions and identifying malicious activity.
• Communication & Collaboration - Excellent communication skills for cross-functional teams and actionable intelligence reports.
• Ownership - Demonstrate full ownership, using an 80/20 approach to accomplish objectives.
• Certifications & Background - Relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC, CEH) and experience in cybersecurity or intelligence gathering.
• Language Proficiency - Fluency in Russian, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), or Arabic is strongly preferred and may be required. Please specify your language proficiency.

About The Team

Our team values open communication and a collaborative work environment. We prioritize flexibility and adaptability, aligning through regular check-ins. We operate with a strong focus on shared goals, meeting deadlines while supporting individual growth. We are a globally distributed team that leans heavily on asynchronous communication, aiming for ~3–4 hours of overlap with the Pacific Time Zone. Schedules are flexible.

Learn About TRM Speed In This Position

• Utilizes sound judgment and the 80/20 principle for rapid, high-impact outcomes.
• Demonstrates ability to iterate quickly in response to evolving threat landscapes.
• Leverages creative problem-solving for prompt threat actor engagement and attribution within 24 hours.
• Employs diverse methodologies to scale and optimize threat intelligence production within 72 hours.

Life at TRM

We are building a safer world. TRM moves quickly with a high velocity, high ownership team. People thrive here by being energized by hard problems, experimentation, and continuous feedback. If something takes months elsewhere, it ships here in days. Our work is at the intersection of AI, national security, and fighting crime. The stakes are real, and the environment evolves quickly.

At TRM, You Should Expect

• Priorities and targets that change quickly.
• Work that often requires 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 undefined situations. It requires comfort navigating ambiguity, adjusting course, and maintaining focus. We want teammates who thrive here. If you are excited by meaningful problems, ambitious goals, and mission-driven colleagues, TRM can be an exceptional place to grow.

AI Fluency at TRM

AI fluency is a baseline expectation. We expect every team member to use AI to accelerate and reimagine their craft, not just automate surface tasks. AI Fluency Means You Are Among The Top 10 Percent Of Operators In Your Function In How You Apply AI To:

• Accelerate repeatable workflows
• Structure and solve problems
• Improve output quality
• Increase speed and leverage

You will be evaluated on applied AI fluency during the interview process.

Leadership Principles

We hire and grow against three leadership principles:

• Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: Customers first, move with speed, focus, and adaptability. Treat every plan like an experiment – test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly.
• Master Craftsperson: Care deeply about craft. Balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end‑to‑end, and invest in getting better everyday.
• Inspiring Colleague: Add clarity and energy. 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 look for individuals who want their work to matter, experiment with speed and rigor, and take pride in building a safer world. 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.

Key skills/competency

Blockchain Intelligence Analyst, OSINT, Intelligence Analysis, Blockchain Analysis, Cryptocurrency, Threat Detection, Financial Crime, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Reporting, AI, Russian, Chinese, Arabic.