Senior Data Researcher

The role

You will conduct original investigative research on financial crimes and threat networks. You will use AI tools to gather evidence, analyze data, and write published pieces for the Insights team.

What you will do

• Publish original investigative research on threats like fraud, sanctions evasion, ransomware, and terrorist financing
• Use AI tools including Claude, ChatGPT and agent-based tools to research, analyze, and draft findings
• Lead original research by combining blockchain intelligence with non-crypto sources
• Turn findings into training content for investigators and compliance teams
• Pass emerging threat intelligence back to product and intelligence teams

Required qualifications

• 5 to 8 years combining research or data analysis with published writing
• At least one high-impact investigation led from evidence-gathering to final piece
• Strong analytical skills across financial, open-source, court and regulatory records, and structured datasets
• A public portfolio of investigative or research-led work with measurable reach
• Deep AI fluency including reliance on AI for research, analysis, drafting and packaging
• Comfort running and quality-checking an agent-based production workflow

Nice to have

• Experience in financial crime, sanctions, cybercrime, national security or crypto

Benefits

• Equity plan eligibility
• Coordinated and covered travel, lodging, and workspace for R&D work weeks
• Accommodations available for legitimate caregiving, health, immigration, and similar constraints

Before you apply

• Most interview processes include a case study, an AI skills assessment, and a Leadership Principles interview
• Use of AI tools during interviews is not permitted without prior approval

About the company

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime. The company is a distributed-first organization with hubs in several global cities.