Lead Instructor/Trainer (NatSec)

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 TRM Academy delivers a personalized learning platform where anyone, anywhere can learn at their own pace how to detect and prevent fraud and financial crime involving cryptocurrencies. It is a global community of Learners including the world’s experts in blockchain, crypto compliance, and financial crime investigations. Learners also get access to personalized courses, instructional videos, practice exercises, exclusive events, and more. As a member of the Training Team at TRM, you will be responsible for facilitating the rapid upskill required to educate and empower people to protect the blockchain ecosystem. Our team is made up of master instructors, who can command a room, build engaging content, and speak to every level of expertise. We know how our products are used in the real-world and help our customers become humble masters too. We maintain a proficiency in illicit activity on chain by conducting ad hoc investigations, conduct 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. The impact you'll have here: • Program manage and conduct live and virtual training to a global community of learners • Produce insightful learning modules and deliver them both in writing, mixed media, and in person briefings to TRM's customers • Proactively identify, build and manage relationships with industry partners to add new Learners to the TRM Academy cadre • Develop and maintenance of our curriculum, ensuring course materials are always up to date, succinct, and leverage the best teaching tools available • 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 • Maintain a working proficiency in conducting on chain investigations, illicit activity in cryptocurrency, and money laundering typologies • PLEASE NOTE: This role requires travel of 50-75% What we're looking for: • 3-5+ years of experience leading trainings, technical instruction, etc • Blockchain, cryptocurrency, or digital assets subject matter expertise • Excellent oral and written communications skills • Experience building coursework, curriculum and appropriate testing • Ability to command the room Learn about TRM Speed in this position: • Respond to requests and scope new training programs within 24 hours, with live instruction to take place within that month • Develop net new training content within a week 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. 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