AML Operations Analyst, Crypto – 1-year contract

November 7

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Wealthsimple

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Finance • Fintech • Investing

Wealthsimple is a financial technology company based in Canada that offers a range of investment and financial services. They provide managed investing options with custom portfolios tailored to individual goals, and offer self-directed investing to take control of trading stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies commission-free. Wealthsimple also provides high-interest cash accounts, various retirement savings accounts, and a comprehensive set of tools for personal finance management. With over 3 million users, they emphasize low fees, transparency, and personalized financial advice.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2014

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

💰 Private Equity Round on 2021-05

📋 Description

• Review and adjudicate alerts that are generated using standard policies, procedures, and tools aimed at meeting internal and external AML regulatory requirements. • Alerts include, but are not limited to: • (1) Cryptocurrency Transaction Monitoring alerts • (2) Cryptocurrency AML Ledger Screening • (3) Fiat Transaction Monitoring alerts • (4) Name Screening matches against relevant Adverse Media, PEP, Economic Sanctions and Terrorism Lists • (5) Unusual Transaction Reports (UTR) • Document and report investigation findings and prepare comprehensive case files with required supporting documentation. • Draft Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Large Virtual Currency Transaction Reports (LVCTRs) for filing to FINTRAC. • Engage in critical thinking and leverage data analysis techniques and pattern detection to uncover financial crime. • Manage multiple alerts/cases at a time and maintain Service Level Agreements within specified timeframes. • Participate in bi-weekly calibration sessions with peers and relevant internal staff to shape and enhance the growth of the team and the AML program overall. • Work collaboratively with peers and managers to help drive execution, meet quality and production goals and deadlines.

🎯 Requirements

• 1+ years of experience with a cryptocurrency exchange conducting AML/CTF and blockchain investigations. Working experience with blockchain investigation/analysis tools (such as Chainalysis) is a must-have to apply. • 2+ years of AML/CTF experience with a financial institution or financial services company. • Thorough understanding of AML/CTF risks and regulations, and crypto crime typologies. • Knowledge of transaction monitoring and name screening processes. • Experience performing AML/CTF investigations including writing detailed cases, providing recommendations, and filing of regulatory reporting. • Have a high level of precision and attention to detail. • Investigative mentality; identifies gaps and challenges, asks the right questions at the right time, and looks beyond the obvious for solutions. • Ability to do independent research. • Resourceful, persistent and able to thrive in a fast paced environment. • Ability to take ownership with a proactive, not reactive, approach. • Great communication skills, both verbally and via written reports. • Passionate about technology, and eager to grow in the crypto and AML industries.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary • Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business • Generous PTO offerings • A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)