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TRM LabsInstructional Designer, TRM Academy (Compliance)
TRM Labs is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the TRM Academy Training and Certification team. The organization builds AI-powered intelligence solutions that assist public and…
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TRM Labs is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the TRM Academy Training and Certification team. The organization builds AI-powered intelligence solutions that assist public and private sector agencies in investigating and disrupting financial crimes. In this role, the selected individual will design and construct courses, certifications, and learning pathways to help compliance teams, regulators, financial institutions, and law enforcement understand crypto risk and apply compliance principles. The professional will…
Job Description
TRM Labs is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the TRM Academy Training and Certification team. The organization builds AI-powered intelligence solutions that assist public and private sector agencies in investigating and disrupting financial crimes. In this role, the selected individual will design and construct courses, certifications, and learning pathways to help compliance teams, regulators, financial institutions, and law enforcement understand crypto risk and apply compliance principles. The professional will collaborate closely with subject-matter experts in policy, intelligence, and compliance to convert complex information into assessment-backed training across self-paced modules, live sessions, and product documentation in multiple languages.
This position requires utilizing AI tools daily to accelerate course development, build reusable workflows, and verify all information for absolute accuracy before publication. The ideal candidate takes full ownership of the curriculum end-to-end, maintaining high standards while operating in a fast-paced environment. The salary for this position ranges from $155,000 to $175,000 per year, and eligible participants may also take part in the company's equity plan.
Responsibilities
- Design learning pathways through self-paced courses, live sessions, and scenario-based assessments focused on crypto compliance and risk management
- Manage review cycles for certification programs, routing content and exam items to subject-matter experts for approval
- Verify figures and citations against source materials while updating courses to reflect evolving regulatory requirements and crypto risks
- Coach subject-matter experts with editorial feedback to build clear courses, hands-on exercises, and trainer toolkits
- Co-own product documentation and training across TRM platforms to align help content and onboarding with product releases
- Manage the localization workflow including draft translations, native-speaker reviews, and subject-matter expert sign-offs
- Draft content utilizing AI and ensure human verification of all details before learners access the material
- Build reusable AI workflows and measure build time saved alongside learner outcomes
Requirements
- Three to five or more years of instructional design or curriculum development experience focused on adult learners
- Demonstrated portfolio of published, assessment-backed courses
- Experience building content on a learning management system
- Proficiency in writing valid assessments and item banks
- Ability to translate technical and regulatory subject matter into practical curricula
- Production AI fluency including daily use of AI for drafting content and accelerating research
- Strong written communication skills with experience owning courses end-to-end
Qualifications
- Familiarity with crypto compliance, anti-money laundering, sanctions, or financial-crime risk
Core Skills
Benefits
- Estimated base salary of $155,000 to $175,000 per year
- Potential eligibility to participate in TRM equity plan
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What is the salary for the Instructional Designer role?
The estimated base salary for this role ranges from $155,000 to $175,000 per year, and the position may also be eligible to participate in the company equity plan.
What are the primary experience requirements for this position?
Candidates must have three to five or more years of instructional design or curriculum development experience for adult learners, a portfolio of published assessment-backed courses, learning management system experience, and production AI fluency.
Is this a remote or on-site position?
The posting does not describe the role as remote, hybrid, or on-site, but notes that it is a distributed role with no on-site requirements.
How can I apply for this position?
Candidates are encouraged to apply directly on the company site so that every application is reviewed by the Talent team.
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