Talent Brand & Program Manager (Contractor)

TRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company committed to fighting crime and creating a safer world. By leveraging blockchain data, threat intelligence, and advanced analytics, our products empower governments, financial institutions, and crypto businesses to combat illicit activity and global security threats. At TRM, you’ll join a mission-driven, fast-paced team made up of experts in law enforcement, data science, engineering, and financial intelligence, tackling complex global challenges daily. Whether analyzing blockchain data, developing cutting-edge tools, or collaborating with global organizations, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

We’re looking for a Talent Brand & Programs Manager (Contractor) to lead and execute initiatives that bring our employer brand to life. This role will own projects spanning events, blog posts, social campaigns, and other storytelling efforts that shape how candidates and the broader market experience our team. You’ll act as both strategist and hands-on executor—balancing creativity with operational discipline to deliver high-quality programs that strengthen our reputation as an employer of choice.

The impact you will have:

• Launch and run creative employer brand campaigns end-to-end
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Talent, DEI, and Marketing
• Own and optimize a content calendar of high-impact storytelling moments
• Drive presence at recruiting events, both virtual and in-person
• Stand up scalable templates and systems to measure and improve branding programs

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years in talent brand, marketing, or communications
• Strong writing, editing, and creative storytelling skills
• Experience launching cross-functional projects in a fast-paced setting
• Comfort working autonomously with ambiguity
• Ability to manage timelines, vendors, and budgets with discipline

About the Team:

We’re a remote, async-first talent team with a bias toward action and a deep belief in craft. The team is a mix of senior and mid-level members who value data, reflection, and systems-thinking. Our rhythms include weekly hiring syncs, bi-weekly team meetings, and async updates via Notion and Slack. You’ll find a strong documentation culture, lots of feedback, and a team that loves refining the candidate experience.

Operating rhythms:

• Work hours: Minimum 4-hour overlap with PST business hours
• Communication: async-first with synchronous check-ins as needed

Learn about TRM Speed in this position

• We test messaging quickly: if an event doesn’t convert, we review performance within a week and adjust our copy, CTA, or channel strategy.
• Campaigns don’t get stuck in planning: once approved, we ship within 72 hours or less.
• We treat internal partners like clients—clear briefs, sharp copy, measurable results.

Life at TRM Labs

Leadership Principles

Our Leadership Principles shape everything we do—how we make decisions, collaborate, and operate day to day.

• 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.

Accelerate your Career 

At TRM, you’ll do work that matters—disrupting terrorist networks, recovering stolen funds, and protecting people around the world. You will:

• Work alongside top experts and learn every day.
• Embrace a growth mindset with development opportunities tailored to your role.
• Take on high-impact challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Thrive in a culture of coaching, where feedback is fast, direct, and built to help you level up. 

What to Expect at TRM

TRM moves fast—really fast. We know a lot of startups say that, but we mean it. We operate with urgency, ownership, and high standards. As a result, you’ll be joining a team that’s highly engaged, mission-driven, and constantly evolving.

To support this intensity, we’re also intentional about rest and recharge. We offer generous benefits, including PTO, Holidays, and Parental Leave for full time employees.

That said, TRM may not be the right fit for everyone. If you’re optimizing for work life balance, we encourage you to:

• Ask your interviewers how they personally approach balance within their teams, and
• Reflect on whether this is the right season in your life to join a high-velocity environment.
• Be honest with yourself about what energizes you—and what drains you

We’re upfront about this because we want every new team member to thrive—not just survive.

The Stakes Are Real

Our work has direct, real-world impact:

• Jumping online after hours to support urgent government requests tracing ransomware payments.
• Delivering actionable insights during terrorist financing investigations.
• Collaborating across time zones in real time during a major global hack.
• Building new processes in days, not weeks, to stop criminals before they cash out.
• Analyzing blockchain data to recover stolen savings and dismantle trafficking networks.

Thrive as a Global Team 

As a remote-first company, TRM Labs is built for global collaboration.

• We cultivate a strong remote culture through clear communication, thorough documentation, and meaningful relationships.
• We invest in offsites, regional meetups, virtual coffee chats, and onboarding buddies to foster collaboration.
• By prioritizing trust and belonging, we harness the strengths of a global team while staying aligned with our mission and values.

Join our mission!

We’re looking for team members who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and love building from the ground up. TRM is remote-first, with an exceptionally talented global team. If you enjoy solving tough problems and seeing your work make a difference for billions of people, we want you here. Don’t worry if your experience doesn’t perfectly match a job description— we value passion, problem-solving, and unique career paths. If you’re excited about TRM’s mission, we want to hear from you.

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