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Global Investigator - Federal Law Enforcement

Join TRM Labs as a Global Investigator to conduct complex blockchain investigations and support law enforcement efforts.

Location
Washington D.C.
Compensation
$170.5k–$214k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 3 months ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago

Last verified on the company career page 11 hours ago

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Skills & Technologies

AI in the day-to-day

TRM provides AI-powered intelligence solutions to assist in investigations.

Requirements

Experience
3–5 years

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Equity/Stock Options

Joblaze summary

In the role of Global Investigator at TRM Labs, the individual will engage in complex investigations involving illicit blockchain activities, producing detailed reports and briefings for clients. Key skills include expertise in blockchain analysis, investigative experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with a background in law enforcement or similar fields, particularly those familiar with cryptocurrency investigations. The team is composed of experienced investigators who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on TRM Labs's careers page October 27, 2026.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,391).
  • Starts above 74% of 54 comparable senior other roles in United States that list AI we track (median $149,600 across 31 companies). See AI salary trends
  • AI appears in 3.1% of 2571 comparable senior other roles in United States; Blockchain appears in 0.3% of 2571 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Global Investigator - Federal Law Enforcement role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Washington D.C..
What's the salary range?
TRM Labs lists $170,500–$214,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
3–5 years of relevant experience for this Global Investigator - Federal Law Enforcement role.
Where is the role based?
TRM Labs is hiring for this position in Washington D.C..
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Blockchain.
What seniority level is this role?
TRM Labs targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Global Investigator - Federal Law Enforcement role at TRM Labs.

From the original posting

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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At TRM, you should expect:

  • Priorities and targets to change quickly

  • Operating with a high degree of ambiguity

  • Close collaboration across teams and functions

  • Frequent, high-touch communication

  • Creative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking

  • 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.

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