Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

Summary

Join Wealthsimple's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Operations team and contribute to a mission-critical role in detecting and preventing financial crime. You will analyze alerts, investigate suspicious activities, and ensure compliance with AML regulations. This role requires experience in financial technology or a related field, a keen eye for detail, and strong analytical skills. You'll leverage data analysis techniques and collaborate with peers to identify financial crime trends. Wealthsimple offers a competitive salary, retirement savings matching, generous PTO, and a remote-first work environment. Be part of a growing fintech company and help shape the financial future of millions.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in financial technology or a technology-driven financial services firm
• A high level of precision and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in reviews
• Resourceful, persistent and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements, and stay up-to-date with changing regulations and industry standards
• Ability to analyze datasets and identify anomalies and patterns
• Ability to take ownership with a proactive, not reactive, approach
• Great communication skills, both verbally and via written reports
• Passion about technology, and eager to learn about the AML industry

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate alerts generated using standard policies, procedures, and tools, aimed at meeting internal and external AML regulatory requirements
• Engage in critical thinking and leverage data analysis techniques and pattern detection to uncover financial crime
• Utilize internal systems and tools for obtaining information and documenting alert dispositions
• Manage multiple alerts at a time and maintain Service Level Agreements within specified timeframes
• Participate in calibration sessions with peers and relevant internal staff to identify financial crime trends

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in AML/CTF programs

Benefits

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