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1.0
Aug 18, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Fully distributed/remote work structure (as long as you're not in a US sanctioned country). The technical & logistical problems are quite interesting.

Cons

An entire team was laid off even though the CEO stated there would be no lay offs in the quarter at the All Hands (a week later). Work life balance is terrible regardless of which team. Career advancement and leveling is unclear as management are new to leadership themselves, including C-level. Compensation/benefits will pale in comparison to well known companies with the same hiring bar. As crypto is often associated with fraudulence, if you have an interest in this field, be ready to experience greater skepticism. TLDR: Consider TRM's competitors before joining, or research traditional risk management or data intensive companies.

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5.0
May 21, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Impact-driven culture — performance is judged by outcomes, not hours - Every team focuses on outcomes rather than energy spent - High hiring bar, so you work with strong colleagues - Remote-first and internationally distributed, which gives real flexibility - Tackling novel problems that haven't been solved before - Mission matters — the work has real-world consequences - Pushback is possible; concerns about workload can be raised and heard - Competing meaningfully in a market dominated by a few large players

Cons

- Work-life balance can be challenging given the pace and ambition - Some teams are more fun to work on than others, depending on scope and dynamics - Operating in an aggressive, fast-moving space means sustained pressure - Startup territory means ambiguity — you're often defining the path as you go - Leadership quality varies (as it does in any organization) - AI-driven environment demands constant adaptation; not everyone thrives in that mode

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1.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The people I get to work with are some of the most talented individuals I've ever gotten to work with.

Cons

- The fear mongering the use of AI - Adapt or be let go - "Company trainings" don't bridge the gap, just make more work

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