Head of Data Intelligence

About us:

Location: Remote (Europe / Asia timezone preferred)

Reporting line: CEO

At Chainlabs, we build the intelligence layer that makes the blockchain understandable. By labelling wallets to real-world entities, we uncover the networks behind crypto crime and trace the movement of illicit funds across the Web3 economy.

Our data fuels the tools that keep Web3 safe and transparent. From exchanges and banks to regulators and investigators, industry leaders use our labels to see the full picture behind blockchain activity. As the world’s largest source of labeled blockchain data, we’re trusted by Coinbase, Nansen, and the majority of top Web3 analytics platforms.

Role Overview

The Data Intelligence Lead will bridge client discovery, data strategy, and operational leadership. This executive role combines client-facing requirements gathering, second-line (skip-lead) management, and the establishment of standards for blockchain datasets. It is a C-level position within Chainlabs, with a scope equivalent to a COO for intelligence operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor managers (COs), taking ownership of their performance and output.
• Define, implement, and enforce quality standards across metadata, screenshots, and QC processes.
• Establish audit frameworks to continuously review datasets and methodologies across categories (OTC, Scams, Malware, Exploits, Regional Exchanges).
• Adapt and evolve intelligence operations to respond to shifting market demands and emerging segments.
• Prioritise category development and set a clear roadmap for intelligence expansion (e.g. terrorist financing, criminal enterprises).
• Collaborate with the Operations Lead to improve workflows, tooling, and project management discipline.
• Engage directly with clients to uncover unmet needs, translate requirements into product opportunities, and support the CEO in expanding Chainlabs’ offerings into target segments.
• Scale the intelligence team through strategic hiring, capability development, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in OSINT or Web3 data intelligence.
• Demonstrated success in managing managers (skip-lead experience).
• Proven ability to drive performance via OKRs, reviews, and mentoring.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of identifying and developing new product opportunities.
• Strong communicator with client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Familiarity with Agile/Kanban methodologies and operational metrics.
• Bonus: Hands-on technical ability with SQL, Python, or notebook analysis.
• Bonus: Background in intelligence, compliance, or law enforcement.

Success Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by improvements in data quality, scalability of intelligence operations, leadership effectiveness across managers, and the conversion of client insights into new product opportunities

Why Chainlabs

• Genuine ownership of Ops across the most exciting data team in Web3 Cybercrime.
• High-trust, low-bureaucracy culture (fully remote, async where possible).
• A company culture that values transparency, speed, courage, and curiosity.

Ready to bring order to blockchain chaos?

Send your CV plus a one-page case study describing a process mess you fixed, the metrics you moved, and how.

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