Senior Talent Researcher - Remote

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Talent Researcher to join our team at TRM Labs. This remote position is crucial for enabling high-quality, high-velocity hiring within our organization. As a Senior Talent Researcher, you will lead research efforts to uncover top talent in specialized domains, develop market intelligence, and build strategic longlists to accelerate hiring across technical teams.

What You'll Do

• Build organizational charts and talent maps across high-priority companies and sectors, surfacing high-potential candidates and under-the-radar talent.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to define research questions and clarify search criteria.
• Translate fuzzy ideas into actionable frameworks and longlists.
• Deliver competitive talent insights (e.g., compensation, location trends, hiring velocity) that shape hiring strategy and increase hiring precision.
• Proactively maintain and refresh longlists in core verticals to support just-in-time sourcing when a new role opens.
• Drive efficiency across the research function by improving tooling, workflows, templates, and data accuracy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in talent research, executive search, or sourcing with a strong research component.
• Demonstrated ability to build talent maps and org charts across technical or executive roles.
• Experience using sourcing/research tools like LinkedIn Insights, LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, deep research techniques, and Airtable or GSheets.
• Analytical mindset with ability to generate insights from data and present them in concise, actionable formats.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to collaborate asynchronously across time zones.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and shifting priorities in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in blockchain infrastructure, crypto security, fintech fraud, or government threat intelligence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 annually.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative team culture with a focus on structured alignment and communication.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and resources to enhance your research capabilities.

Join us at TRM Labs as a Senior Talent Researcher and contribute to our mission of building a safer world through blockchain intelligence. If you're excited about this remote role and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!