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Threat Intelligence Analyst, Scams
About The Role
TRM's Blockchain Intelligence team is the world's leading source of actionable crypto crime intelligence — and scams are the fastest-growing threat category we track. As the Threat Intelligence Analyst, Scams Expert, you are the strategic architect of TRM's scam-disruption mission: you understand the ecosystem at depth, you know what data and disruption levers are available, and you define the approaches the All-Source targeters then execute.
This is a creative-architect role, not a workflow role. The All-Source investigators run the operational machinery; you are the connective tissue between blockchain intelligence and disruption action — the person who can say "here are the things we can do, and here is how we can do them at scale."
The Impact You Will Have
- Map the global scam ecosystem at strategic depth — pig butchering syndicates, romance fraud networks, investment scam operations, and the laundering infrastructure they share — and translate that map into TRM's interdiction strategy.
- Serve as the liaison between on-chain crypto investigation and disruption action — you are the connective tissue between blockchain intelligence and the All-Source team that converts it into executed targeting.
- Define the disruption levers — given the data we hold, tooling available, and the authorities our partners can exercise, design approaches that move operator economics, not just case counts.
- Produce snap leads, timely insights, and contributions to TRM's published threat research on the scam landscape — outputs that reach law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and crypto businesses worldwide.
- Function as a force multiplier — fewer of these roles are needed than All-Source investigators because each disruption framework you design enables the team to execute against many targets at scale.
- Set scam attribution priorities for TRM's product — work directly with Data and Engineering to ensure the most operationally valuable scam entities make it into the platform first.
What We're Looking For
- 3-5 years of threat intelligence, fraud intelligence, or crypto crime analysis experience, with demonstrated ownership of a scam-typology beat — published research, attribution coverage you can point to, and intelligence that influenced operational decisions.
- Crypto / blockchain fluency.
- Working proficiency tracing victim funds through multi-hop laundering chains, building entity attribution, and operating in major blockchain analytics platforms at production speed; you have personally mapped a pig-butchering syndicate's infrastructure end-to-end.
- Scam ecosystem expertise — deep familiarity with at least one major scam category (pig butchering, romance fraud, investment scams, NFT / DeFi fraud); you understand syndicate structure, modus operandi, and the crypto infrastructure these operations rely on.
- Architectural thinking — you don't just produce intelligence, you design how it moves: you can describe a moment where you said "here is what we can do, and here is how the executors run it," and the executors did.
- Threat intelligence tradecraft — structured analytic writing, confidence levels, source attribution; you distinguish what is actionable from what is merely interesting.
- AI fluency (required) — AI tools are core to your research workflow; you can show specific ways AI has accelerated your hypothesis generation, drafting, and pattern analysis.
- Excellent written communication — you can write a brief that a federal analyst, financial institution compliance officer, or crypto exchange investigations lead can act on immediately.
About The Team
- TRM's Blockchain Intelligence team combines national-security-grade tradecraft with the analytical depth of blockchain forensics — producing intelligence you will not find anywhere else in the industry.
- The Scams Expert sits at the seam between TRM's Blockchain Intelligence organization and the operational Scam Disruption team (All-Source Lead plus a small group of All-Source Investigators); you are the architect, they are the executors.
- The team operates with high autonomy, strong bias toward output, and direct access to the customers and law enforcement agencies who rely on our intelligence.
Team Operating Rhythms
- Weekly sync with the All-Source Lead and team leadership to align strategy with execution.
- Async-first via Slack; Notion for documentation; intelligence outputs in TRM's customer-facing channels.
- Primary time-zone overlap is US Eastern / Central, flexibility for international team members.
- Surge support during time-sensitive disruption windows and major scam events.
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.
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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: Interviewing at TRM: How We Hire and What Success Looks Like
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.
At TRM, 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. They’re the standards for how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions.
- 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.
Join our Mission
At TRM we care deeply about our craft. We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter, who experiment with speed and rigor, and who take pride in building a safer world for billions of people. 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.
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