Global Investigator - Federal Law Enforcement

Build a Safer World.

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:

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.

Minimum of a TS/SCI Clearance is required.

Please note this is an onsite role in the DC-area and could be up to 5 days per week in the office.

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.

Team Operating Rhythms

Daily Schedule: This team generally maintains standard business hours within their respective local timezones.

Collaboration: Team members are expected to coordinate across global timezones to ensure seamless hand-offs and coverage for time-sensitive investigations.

On-Call Responsibilities

On-call schedule: Participates in a formal on-call rotation to provide 24/7 coverage for high-priority events, including hacks, LE support, and other time sensitive matters.

On-call frequency: Rotation occurs on a weekly basis. Additionally, team members may be required to respond to unique, unscheduled events on weekends as needed.

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:

The estimated on target earnings for this role is $170,500 - 214,000.

Additionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan.

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Application Instructions

If you’re interested in joining TRM, we encourage you to apply directly. Every application is reviewed by our Talent team.

Before applying, review the job description carefully and highlight the experience and impact that best demonstrate the required qualifications. Please also provide thoughtful and accurate answers to the application questions, as these will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the role.

If you send your resume directly to someone at TRM, we can’t guarantee it will reach the appropriate hiring team. Applying directly is the best way to ensure you’re considered.

What to Expect From Our Interview Process

Our process is designed to understand how you think, solve problems, and deliver impact, while giving you the opportunity to evaluate TRM. Most interview processes include a case study, AI skills assessment, and Leadership Principles interview.

Recruiter Intro: Explore your experience, motivations, and alignment with the role.

Hiring Manager: Dive deeper into your relevant experience, skills, and impact.

First Round: Typically 1–2 interviews focused on the skills most critical to the role.

Final Round: Typically 3–5 interviews to go deeper on your craft, problem-solving, and alignment with TRM.

References: We’ll speak with former colleagues who can provide perspective on your work and impact.

Offer: If it’s a mutual fit, your recruiter will walk you through your offer and answer your questions.

Welcome to TRM: Once you sign, we’ll get you ready for your first day and onboarding.

Your recruiter will share your specific interview plan and preparation guidance along the way.

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Life at TRM

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

TRM moves quickly. 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 as we experiment and iterate

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 situations that are not always fully defined. It also requires comfort navigating 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.

At the same time, many people find this work deeply rewarding. 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. Learn more about Interviewing at TRM

AI Fluency at TRM

AI fluency is a baseline expectation at TRM.

We believe AI meaningfully changes how top performers operate. We expect every team member to use AI to accelerate and reimagine their craft, not just automate surface tasks.

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