Compliance Engineer

Build a Safer World.

TRM Labs provides blockchain analytics and AI solutions to help law enforcement and national security agencies, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses detect, investigate, and disrupt crypto-related fraud and financial crime. TRM’s blockchain intelligence and AI platforms include solutions to trace the source and destination of funds, identify illicit activity, build cases, and construct an operating picture of threats. TRM is trusted by leading agencies and businesses worldwide who rely on TRM to enable a safer, more secure world for all.

The Security Team is responsible for and committed to securing all things at TRM. From our customers to our code, and everything in between, the security team is involved in all aspects of the business. We are looking for a Senior Compliance Engineer to own TRM’s compliance and GRC initiatives that ensure we continue to deliver best-in-class security and trust for our customers.

• The impact you will have here:

  • Develop scalable and sustainable processes and tools for normalized controls, collecting audit evidence, monitoring controls, and conducting gap analyses.

  • Manage TRM’s existing security compliance and certification lifecycle (e.g., SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27701, FedRAMP, CMMC) while planning for and prioritizing future compliance needs.

  • Operationalize the GRC program to maintain our regulatory certifications.

  • Manage customer due diligence requests including developing and maintaining security collateral for customers (e.g., SIG, CAIQ).

  • Conduct enterprise risk assessments and manage the risk registry.

  • Develop a vendor risk management program.

  • Identify areas for improvement based on input from customers, the go-to-market teams, and overall business objectives. Anticipate customer needs with respect to compliance and due diligence.

  What we’re looking for:

  • Develop automation to programmatically implement controls validations and evidence collections. Experience with Python or other programming and scripting languages is required.

  • Work to align advanced technologies and Privacy by Design principles from the first stages of development and ensure that the data use meets established regulatory compliance needs.

  • Strong understanding of Public Sector compliance security standards including NIST 800-53, SOC 2, CMMC, ISO, CyberEssentials UK, and other common compliance frameworks.

  • Experience with leading a cloud-first SaaS company through the audit procesess.

  • Strong focus on normalizing controls across frameworks and standards, with an eye toward improving maturity, scalability, and consistency over time, while looking beyond just “checking the box”.

  • Privacy and GDPR experience is a plus.

  • Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a plus.

  Team Characteristics:

  • Remote first, globally distributed team

  • Strong ownership and accountability

  • Strong technical expertise, previous software development background preferred

  • Open, honest, and timely information sharing

  • Willingness to help each other succeed

  • Healthy debate without personal conflict

  • Shared problem-solving

About the Team

• The culture of our team is built on mutual respect, where everyone's opinion is valued and heard.

• We prioritize flexibility and efficiency, always seeking smarter ways to work without compromising quality.

• Transparency is at the heart of how we operate, both within the team and with the business, as we focus on clearly communicating and addressing cyber risks.

• Our collaborative approach ensures that we not only mitigate these risks but also align our efforts with business goals to protect and drive success.

Time Zones:

• Eastern Standard Time (EST - GMT-4)

• Pacific Standard Time (PST - GMT-7)

• Central European Summer Time (CET - GMT+2)

Learn about TRM Speed in this position:

• Automate Repetitive Compliance Checks - Manually verifying compliance across systems or reviewing logs can be time-intensive. At TRM, we build custom integrations through scripts, SOAR platforms, or compliance management software (e.g. Drata) to automate routine tasks like generating compliance reports, tracking or collecting audit evidence, and monitoring control effectiveness.

• Build and leverage APIs for Cross-System Data Integration - Gathering compliance data from multiple systems can lead to delays and data silos. At TRM, we build and leverage automation and API's to pull real-time compliance data from critical systems into a centralized GRC tool or dashboard.

• Shift Left in Compliance - Detecting non-compliance late in a project lifecycle often requires rework and delays. At TRM, we embed compliance checks early in the development lifecycle. We integrate security and compliance standards directly into CI/CD pipelines to flag issues before they reach production.

The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:

• The estimated base salary range for this role is $200,000-$220,000.

• Additionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan.

• Please note – we factor in the different costs for geographies outside the United States.

Life at TRM

We are building a safer world. That promise shows up in how we work every day.

TRM moves quickly. We are a high velocity, high ownership team that expects clarity, follow-through, and impact. People who thrive here are energized by hard problems, experimentation, and continuous feedback. If something takes months elsewhere, it will ship here in days.

Our work sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and fighting financial crime. The problems are complex, the stakes are real, and the environment evolves quickly. The pace and intensity of the work reflect the importance of the mission. As a result, the way we operate requires a high level of ownership, adaptability, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.

At TRM, you should expect:

• Priorities and targets to change quickly as we experiment and iterate

• Work that often requires operating with a high degree of ambiguity

• A high level of personal ownership and accountability

• Close collaboration across teams and functions

• Frequent, high-touch communication

• Creative problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking

• A pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomes

This environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not always fully defined. It also requires comfort navigating ambiguity, adjusting course as new information emerges, and maintaining focus and positivity in a fast-moving and intense environment.

We also recognize that this style of operating is not for everyone. If you are primarily optimizing for predictability or a consistently balanced workload, we encourage you to use the interview process to pressure test whether this environment is truly the right fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here.

At the same time, many people find this work deeply rewarding. If you are excited by meaningful problems, motivated by ambitious goals, and energized by working alongside mission-driven colleagues, there is a good chance you will find TRM to be an exceptional place to grow and contribute. Learn more: Interviewing at TRM: How We Hire and What Success Looks Like

AI Fluency at TRM

AI fluency is a baseline expectation at TRM.

We believe AI meaningfully changes how top performers operate. We expect every team member to use AI to accelerate and reimagine their craft, not just automate surface tasks.

At TRM, AI fluency means you are among the top 10 percent of operators in your function in how you apply AI to:

• Accelerate repeatable workflows

• Structure and solve problems

• Improve output quality

• Increase speed and leverage

You will be evaluated on applied AI fluency during the interview process.

Leadership Principles

We hire and grow against three leadership principles. They’re the standards for how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions.

• Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability. We treat every plan like an experiment – test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly.

• Master Craftsperson: We care deeply about our craft. We balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end‑to‑end, and invest in getting better everyday.

• Inspiring Colleague: We add clarity and energy, not noise. We bring humility, candor, and a one‑team mindset — giving and receiving feedback to make the team stronger.

Join our Mission

At TRM we care deeply about our craft. We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter, who experiment with speed and rigor, and who take pride in building a safer world for billions of people. If you’re excited by TRM’s mission but don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply — we hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast.

TRM is a Series C company with $220M in total funding, backed by Blockchain Capital, Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, Thoma Bravo, and others. Headquartered in San Francisco, TRM operates as a distributed-first company with hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Singapore.

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