TRM Labs · 18 hours ago
Lead Instructor/Trainer (National Security)
Washington DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company on a mission to build a safer financial system for billions of people. The Lead Instructor/Trainer will be responsible for facilitating training programs aimed at educating individuals on detecting and preventing financial crime involving cryptocurrencies, while collaborating with experts to deliver cutting-edge support and training.
Big DataBlockchainComplianceCryptocurrency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Program-manage and conduct live and virtual training to a global community of learners, including public sector and national security audiences
Produce insightful learning modules and deliver them in writing, mixed media, and in-person briefings to TRM's customers
Design and deliver interactive instruction (workshops, scenario-based exercises, and hands-on labs) that teaches Learners how to operationalize blockchain intelligence
Develop and maintain TRM Academy curriculum, ensuring materials are always up to date, succinct, and leverage the best teaching tools available
Create and iterate on assessments (quizzes, capstone exercises, practical investigation labs) that validate proficiency and strengthen learner outcomes
Translate emerging threats and real-world learnings into updated training scenarios, playbooks, and course content
Proactively identify, build, and manage relationships with industry and public sector partners to add new Learners to the TRM Academy cadre
Build trust with mission-driven stakeholders by tailoring training to their needs, constraints, and operating environments — including information sensitivity and operational tempo
Investigate complex cases involving phishing, blockchain exploits, hacks, terrorism finance, account takeovers (ATOs), money laundering, SIM swaps, ransomware, sanctions evasion, and other activity associated with illicit use of blockchain technology
Maintain a working proficiency in conducting on-chain investigations, illicit activity in cryptocurrency, and money laundering typologies
Conduct time-sensitive blockchain analysis for partners and contribute to solutions that allow TRM to scale rapidly and effectively
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience leading trainings, technical instruction, investigations enablement, or operational briefings
Strong teaching presence — ability to command the room, build rapport quickly, and adapt instruction to different levels of expertise (analyst → senior leadership)
Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to explain complex concepts clearly and credibly
Experience building coursework, curriculum, and appropriate testing / assessment
Blockchain, cryptocurrency, or digital assets subject matter expertise or demonstrated ability to master and teach complex technical topics quickly
High ownership, strong judgment, and comfort operating in high-stakes environments where time and clarity matter
Travel of 50–75%, primarily within the Washington, DC / Maryland / Virginia (DMV) area, with occasional domestic travel beyond the region
Preferred
Active U.S. security clearance is strongly preferred. Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a clearance
Clearance level varies by customer need; TS/SCI is highly preferred
Experience in national security environments: DoD, IC, DHS, DOJ, State, Treasury, law enforcement, or defense/IC contracting
Experience briefing or enabling stakeholders across interagency and international partner contexts
Familiarity with sanctions evasion, threat finance networks, illicit procurement, transnational organized crime, or related mission sets
Experience building training for operational teams (not solely academic/classroom instruction)
Company
TRM Labs
TRM Labs is a software company that offers blockchain, transaction monitoring, and analytics to help financial institutions and governments.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$149.9MKey Investors
Thoma BravoJP Morgan ChaseTiger Global Management
2022-11-09Series B· $70M
2022-04-04Series B
2022-02-28Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Esteban Castano
Co-founder & CEO
Rahul Raina
Co-Founder
Recent News
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