Blockchain Intelligence Analyst

About the role

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. 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).

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and report on key areas of the crypto economy to detect suspicious activities.
• Provide key insights that contribute to real-world action against threat actors.
• Collaborate with data and engineering teams to enhance the TRM product.
• Ensure TRM has best-in-class intelligence through your subject matter expertise, first-principles problem solving, and ability to turn data into insights.
• Utilizes sound judgment and the 80/20 principle to drive rapid, high-impact outcomes.
• Leverages creative problem-solving to ensure prompt and effective threat actor engagement to acquire attribution within 24 hours.
• Employs a diverse set of methodologies to scale and optimize threat intelligence production for customer needs within 72 hours.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in intelligence-related positions previously, ideally in Blockchain Intelligence.
• 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, with a focus on tracing transactions and identifying malicious activity.
• Communication & Collaboration - Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and produce actionable intelligence reports.
• Ownership - You demonstrate full ownership of your work, taking an 80/20 approach to accomplish objectives.
• Certifications & Background - Relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC, CEH) and experience in cybersecurity or intelligence gathering.
• The ability to research in another language (please specify the language(s) in your application).

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in intelligence-related positions previously, ideally in Blockchain Intelligence.
• 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, with a focus on tracing transactions and identifying malicious activity.
• Communication & Collaboration - Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and produce actionable intelligence reports.
• Ownership - You demonstrate full ownership of your work, taking an 80/20 approach to accomplish objectives.
• Certifications & Background - Relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC, CEH) and experience in cybersecurity or intelligence gathering.
• The ability to research in another language (please specify the language(s) in your application).

Skills

• OSINT Expertise
• Analytical Skills
• Blockchain Analysis
• Communication & Collaboration
• Ownership
• Certifications & Background
• Language Research Ability

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Regular Check-ins and Progress Updates
• Weekly Meetings at 9AM PST and Bi-weekly Meetings at 8:30AM PST
• Opportunities for Growth and Innovation

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Team Culture

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.

Leadership Principles

• 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.

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