Blockchain Intelligence Analyst

As a Blockchain Intelligence Analyst at TRM Labs, you drive collection, analysis, and reporting on key areas of the crypto economy such as crypto exchanges and fraud. You ensure TRM has best-in-class intelligence through your subject matter expertise, first-principles problem solving, and ability to turn data into insights. You collaborate with an experienced team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers to build scalable systems that detect, prevent, and mitigate cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime.

What you'll do

• Track, analyze, and report on key areas of the crypto economy to detect suspicious activities
• Use OSINT skills to uncover hidden threats and improve 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
• Apply the 80/20 principle to drive rapid, high-impact outcomes
• Iterate quickly in response to evolving threat landscapes
• Employ creative problem-solving to ensure prompt and effective threat actor engagement to acquire attribution within 24 hours
• Scale and optimize threat intelligence production for customer needs within 72 hours

What you bring

• Proven experience in intelligence-related positions, ideally in Blockchain Intelligence (this is not an entry-level position)
• Proficiency in using open-source tools to gather and analyze intelligence (OSINT expertise)
• Strong ability to synthesize and report complex information clearly and accurately
• Knowledge of blockchain technologies, with a focus on tracing transactions and identifying malicious activity
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and produce actionable intelligence reports
• Full ownership of your work, taking an 80/20 approach to accomplish objectives
• Relevant certifications such as GIAC or CEH, and experience in cybersecurity or intelligence gathering
• Ability to research in another language (please specify the language(s) in your application)
• AI fluency, demonstrating how you apply AI to accelerate workflows, structure and solve problems, improve output quality, and increase speed and leverage

What we offer

• Work on real-world investigations with meaningful impact in fighting financial crime and protecting victims
• A collaborative work environment that values open communication, feedback, and ideas from all members
• Flexibility and adaptability with regular check-ins and progress updates
• Distributed-first work with hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Singapore
• Weekly meetings at 9AM PST and bi-weekly meetings at 8:30AM PST; at least 3-4 overlapping hours daily required with Pacific Timezone

About TRM Labs

TRM Labs is a Series C company with $220M in total funding, backed by Blockchain Capital, Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, Thoma Bravo, and others. TRM provides blockchain analytics and AI solutions to help law enforcement, national security agencies, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses detect, investigate, and disrupt crypto-related fraud and financial crime.