Global Investigator - APAC

TRM Labs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A blockchain intelligence firm in Singapore seeks a motivated investigator to join their Global Investigations Team. This role involves investigating illicit blockchain activities, producing insightful reports, and collaborating with a diverse group of experts. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in investigation or analysis and possess strong communication skills. As a member of this innovative team, you'll tackle complex challenges and contribute to making a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an investigator or analyst.
• Experience briefing senior leaders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cases involving illicit blockchain activities.
• Produce reports and briefing materials for clients.
• Conduct detailed research on blockchain-related crimes.

Skills

Blockchain analysis

Investigation skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

TRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company committed to fighting crime and creating a safer world. By leveraging blockchain data, threat intelligence, and advanced analytics, our products empower governments, financial institutions, and crypto businesses to combat illicit activity and global security threats. At TRM, you\'ll join a mission-driven, fast-paced team made up of experts in law enforcement, data science, engineering, and financial intelligence, tackling complex global challenges daily. Whether analyzing blockchain data, developing cutting-edge tools, or collaborating with global organizations, you\'ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 TRM\'s pipeline at scale.

Qualifications

• 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.

Please note; this role is NOT remote (at least 50% onsite requirement)

Life at TRM Labs

Leadership Principles

Our LPs are foundational elements of our strategy, guiding how we make decisions, how we treat each other, and how we behave day-to-day.

• Impact-Oriented Trailblazer – We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability.
• Master Craftsperson – We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership.
• Inspiring Colleague – We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset.

Accelerate your Career

Join a mission-driven team of industry leaders and make a real-world impact—disrupting terrorist networks, recovering stolen funds, and more. At TRM, you will:

• Work alongside top experts and learn every day.
• Embrace a growth mindset with development opportunities tailored to your role.
• Take on high-impact challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Thrive as a Global Team

As a remote-first company, TRM Labs is built for global collaboration.

• We cultivate a strong remote culture through clear communication, thorough documentation, and meaningful relationships.
• We invest in offsites, regional meetups, virtual coffee chats, and onboarding buddies to foster collaboration.
• By prioritizing trust and belonging, we harness the strengths of a global team while staying aligned with our mission and values.

Join our mission!

We’re looking for team members who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and love building from the ground up. TRM is remote-first, with an exceptionally talented global team. If you enjoy solving tough problems and seeing your work make a difference for billions of people, we want you here. Don’t worry if your experience doesn’t perfectly match a job description— we value passion, problem-solving, and unique career paths. If you’re excited about TRM’s mission, we want to hear from you.

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