Senior Data Scientist, Fraud at TRM Labs

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

195000.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Science, Fraud Detection, Blockchain, Cryptography, SQL, Python, Model Development, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Communication, Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Continuous Learning

Industry

Information Services

Description

Build to Protect Civilization TRM is a blockchain intelligence company that’s on a mission to build a safer financial system for billions of people. We’re a lean, high-impact team tackling some of the world’s most critical challenges, ranging from human trafficking and financial fraud to terrorist financing. We are builders who power governments, financial institutions, and crypto companies when the clock is running and the consequences are real. This is why every TRMer is a bet on our future and has the power to change our trajectory. About the Position As a Senior Data Scientist, you will have end-to-end ownership of investigation, analytics, model development, and data product delivery that feed directly into TRM’s product. You will specialize in combating blockchain-related Fraud and Scam, working directly with specialized intelligence analysts to develop intelligence used by our customers. The intelligence you uncover will help identify new threat vectors that are unique to cryptocurrencies and blockchains. The data you produce will be consumed by prestigious entities such as former FBI, Secret Service, the private sector, and other law enforcement agencies, enabling them to stay ahead of evolving criminal activities in the cryptocurrency space. The impact you will have here: Develop custom models, algorithms, and interactive visualizations that will be consumed by former FBI, Secret Service, and Europol agents and analysts to detect new threat vectors unique to cryptocurrencies and blockchains Collaborate with engineers and research scientists to design algorithms to analyze complex data structures inherent to cryptocurrencies and blockchains. This will involve working with distributed ledger technologies, cryptographic protocols, and transactional data to uncover suspicious activities. Create interactive visualizations that allow law enforcement agencies to explore and understand complex blockchain data easily. These visualizations will enable investigators to navigate through the data effectively and identify key insights related to potential fraud and financial crime. As a leader in the team, you will collaborate closely with intelligence analysts, data scientists, and research scientists to align on project goals, methodologies, and deliverables. You will communicate your findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will stay up to date with the latest developments in the field of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and fraud and scam-related crime. This will involve continuous learning, attending conferences, and exploring research papers to incorporate cutting-edge techniques into your work. Develop your skills through exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues Establish best practices and statistical rigor around data-driven decision-making What we’re looking for: Your academic background is in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics or Physics. Advanced degree preferred. You have 6+ years of experience working in an analytical role. You have proven experience with at least one programming language (Python preferred) and are comfortable developing code in a team environment (e.g. git, notebooks, testing). You have a working knowledge of relational databases, (e.g. SQL) You think about data in terms of statistical distributions and have a big enough analytics toolbox to know how to find patterns in data and identify targets for performance You have a high tolerance for ambiguity. You find a way through. You anticipate. You connect and synthesize. About the Team: The team operates with a high level of collaboration and interdependence, fostering an inclusive culture where connections extend beyond work. We value diverse personalities and seek someone who is both results-driven and sociable, with strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, along with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset. As a globally distributed team, members may observe different timezones. However, most of the team will overlap between the hours of 7am-12pm PST for meetings and collaboration. All team members, regardless of location must have at least 4 hour overlap with PST business hours. The team is involved in 2 different on-calls Attribution on-call: only requires focus on working time (average of 2 hours a day every 2 months) Data Science on-call: full week on-call to ensure Data Science pipelines are running smoothly (average of 1-2 hours a day every 2 months) Learn about TRM Speed in this position: Deliver a last minute impactful project for a key customer Build complex products effectively with tight timeframes (1-2 sprints for MVP) Work on several projects in parallel with different priorities and stakeholders The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role: The estimated base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $195,000. Please note that the base range is applicable to the US and will be different depending on the country. Additionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan. Life at TRM We build to protect civilization. That promise shows up in how we work every day. TRM runs fast. Really fast. We’re a high-velocity team that expects ownership, clarity, and follow-through. People who thrive here are inspired by hard problems, experimentation, direct feedback. If it takes months elsewhere, it often ships here in days. If you are optimizing primarily for consistent work-life balance, use the interview process to pressure-test fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here. We coach directly, assume positive intent, and play for the front of the jersey. Leadership Principles 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. Want to learn more about how we interview at TRM Labs? Check out more about our leadership principles and hiring process here. What You’ll Do Here This work has teeth. At TRM, your week might include: Driving critical investigations that can’t wait for typical business hours. Shipping products in days when others would schedule quarters. Partnering with teams across time zones to deliver insights while the story is still unfolding. Building new solutions from first principles when the playbook doesn’t yet exist. Protecting victims and customers by tracing illicit activity and disrupting criminal networks. Join our Mission We look for people who want their work to matter, who build with speed and rigor, and who take pride in protecting others through their craft. If you’re excited by TRM’s mission but don’t check every box, apply anyway. We hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast. Build to protect civilization. Let’s do it together. Recruitment agencies TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM employees. TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company without a signed agreement. Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to allow TRM to process your personal information in accordance with the TRM Privacy Policy Learn More: Company Values | Interviewing | FAQs

Responsibilities

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will own investigation, analytics, model development, and data product delivery focused on blockchain-related fraud. You will collaborate with intelligence analysts to uncover new threat vectors and create visualizations for law enforcement agencies.