Senior Data Scientist

Summary

Join TRM, a company building a safer financial system, as a Senior Data Scientist. You will lead the development of machine learning models to detect cryptocurrency fraud, collaborating with engineers and researchers. Your work will directly impact law enforcement agencies by providing insights into new threat vectors. You will create custom models, algorithms, and visualizations to analyze blockchain data. This role requires strong analytical skills, programming experience (Python preferred), and a quantitative background. TRM offers a remote-first work environment, competitive compensation, and equity participation.

Requirements

• Your academic background is in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics or Physics
• You have 4+ 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 are delivery-oriented, able to lead and execute modeling efforts from start to finish
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in influencing decisions with information

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of advanced machine learning and statistical models tailored to identify patterns and anomalies associated with cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime
• 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
• Create interactive visualizations that allow law enforcement agencies to explore and understand complex blockchain data easily
• Collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and research scientists to align on project goals, methodologies, and deliverables
• Communicate your findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in the field of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and financial crime
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

• The estimated base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $190,000
• This role may be eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan
• Remote First
• Annual Company Offsite