Blockchain Intelligence Analyst

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.  

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

• 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.
• You have the ability to research in another language (Please specify the language(s) in your application).

About the team:

• 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. Operating with a strong focus on shared goals, we work together to meet deadlines while supporting individual growth and innovation.
• Mandatory meetings at 8-30 bi-weekly and 9 am weekly. At least a couple of hours of overlap with PST is required.

Learn about TRM Speed in this position:

• Collecting attribution that TRM didn’t have for a requested entity in < 3 days
• Produce 20 leads/quarter
• Be able to produce 5 insights/quarter