Senior Data Researcher
TRM Labs · Remote · United States ·
COMPENSATION
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- Senior level role
- Fully remote (distributed)
- AI-native workflow
- Quarterly travel required
- Investigative research focus
Join the Insights team at TRM Labs to lead research from initial question to published piece. You will investigate fraud, sanctions evasion, and cybercrime, using AI to analyze diverse data sources and craft compelling narratives for policymakers and journalists.
This role demands deep analytical skills and public writing experience. You will collaborate with marketing and product teams to ensure findings reach the right audiences and inform internal training.
What you'll do
- Publish original investigative research on fraud, sanctions evasion, and cybercrime
- Use AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to research, analyze, and draft findings
- Combine blockchain intelligence with non-crypto sources to identify patterns
- Transform research findings into training content for investigators and compliance teams
- Manage the end-to-end research and content workflow continuously
What you'll need
- 5 to 8 years of experience combining research or data analysis with published writing
- Proven track record of leading high-impact investigations from evidence to publication
- Strong analytical skills across financial, legal, and open-source datasets
- Deep fluency in using AI for research, analysis, and workflow automation
- Public portfolio showing measurable reach in media or industry citations
Nice to have
- Experience in financial crime, sanctions, or national security
- Background in cybercrime or cryptocurrency investigations
- Familiarity with threat intelligence methodologies
Stack
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Agent-based tools
- Blockchain intelligence platforms
How you'll work
- Distributed-first company with hubs in major global cities
- Asynchronous work default for drafts and methodology reviews
- In-person R&D work weeks 1–2 times per quarter
- Travel logistics and costs covered by the company
- Fast-paced environment with changing priorities and high ownership
What you get
- Base salary range between $160,000 and $180,000 USD
- Eligibility for equity participation
- Approved travel, lodging, and workspace covered
- Reasonable accommodations for health and caregiving needs
Hiring process
- Recruiter intro call to discuss qualifications and motivations
- Hiring manager interview focusing on experience and impact
- First round interviews assessing critical role-specific skills
- Final round panel with a hands-on case study
- Reference checks with former colleagues
- Offer presentation and onboarding