TRM Labs

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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 We’re looking for a Talent Events Manager to lead the planning, execution, and management of TRM’s talent events portfolio in 2026 and beyond. This role will be the operational driver behind 12+ candidate-facing experiences, ranging from university recruiting and office meetups to happy hours and conferences. You’ll own logistics end-to-end—from vendor coordination and communication planning to onsite execution and post-event retrospectives. You’ll partner closely with recruiters, marketers, and hiring teams to make sure every event leaves a lasting impression, contributes to hiring goals, and strengthens TRM’s position in the market. The impact you will have: Own end-to-end project management for 12+ in-person events per year Partner cross-functionally to ensure each event has clear goals, messaging, and follow-through Coordinate venues, vendors, materials, and run-of-show logistics Maintain organized tracking systems for invites, RSVPs, budgets, timelines, and outcomes Attend and represent TRM at key events when needed Conduct post-event debriefs to identify areas of improvement Track key metrics such as attendance, candidate engagement, and hires What we’re looking for: 2+ years experience in event planning, preferably at early-stage, faced paced startups Demonstrated ownership of logistics-heavy initiatives Excellent project management and communication skills Ability to juggle multiple priorities and workstreams with clarity Strong attention to detail and task tracking discipline High accountability and follow-through Travel Requirement: This role requires travel up to 25% of the year (about 1 week per month) to attend and manage in-person events, including university recruiting, office meetups, and industry gatherings. Candidates must be able and willing to travel as needed for event execution. Bonus: Familiarity with data/analytics tools to support reporting and events tracking Experience planning/executing talent events such as University Recruiting, Tech Talks, etc About the Team: We’re a remote, async-first Talent team with a bias toward action and a deep belief in craft. The team blends senior and mid-level members who value clarity, systems-thinking, and measurable impact. 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’s always 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 Create the Event Playbook within 24 hours of kickoff: Within 24 hours of receiving go-ahead and core details, you’ll create a complete event playbook in Notion including timeline, run-of-show, owners, location, tracking, links, and FAQs. Internal stakeholders should have everything they need at their fingertips—no follow-ups required. 3 week turnaround from event approval to launch: Once an event is greenlit, the first planning doc (venue/vendor leads, timeline, invite draft) is expected within 72 hours. We don’t wait for “perfect” to start—early V1s help everyone move faster. Real-time iteration from event feedback: If an event underperforms or a vendor misses expectations, we don’t wait for the quarter to end. Feedback is shared within 48 hours, and we implement changes for the next event immediately. Async updates beat meetings: Rather than waiting for sync meetings, this role is expected to share short Looms or written updates proactively—ensuring stakeholders stay aligned without creating bottlenecks. The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role: The estimated base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000. 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 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. TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company without a signed agreement. Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to allow TRM to process your personal information in accordance with the TRM Privacy Policy Learn More: Company Values | Interviewing | FAQs