About the company
Shakepay is reimagining financial services to give every Canadian their fair shake, by making it bitcoin-friendly, secure, and rewarding. When Shakepay launched in 2015, it quickly became one of Canadaās fastest-growing financial institutions. Backed by top venture funds having raised $44M+ and trusted by over one million Canadians and counting. People who choose careers at Shakepay are helping shape a future of financial freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all Canadians.
Job Summary
You will
šOversee more complex investigations and streamline the STR filing process. šFocus on improving the operational efficiency of AML investigative processes by reducing false positives in alerts and identifying and addressing truly suspicious activities. šIdentify and mitigate AML gaps, deficiencies, and/or discrepancies, and maintain updated AML policies and procedures šCollaborate with both internal teams and external partners to enhance and streamline AML processes including developing strategies for more efficient detection and reporting mechanisms and maintaining effective communication channels. šServe as a first point of contact for law enforcement inquiries in conjunction with legal and other teams. šRegularly assess risks and conduct compliance reviews of the transaction monitoring and investigation processes, particularly focusing on cryptocurrency transactions, to ensure adherence to the evolving regulatory landscape. šAssists with the Compliance Quality Assurance reviews that feed into the Compliance Confidence Score.
Must have
šProven experience in managing the operational flow of AML processes, from alert detection to STR filing. šDeep understanding of FINTRAC reporting requirements related to STRs and LVCTRs, AML investigation standards and process. šHigh attention to detail and accuracy. šStrong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional areas. šWillingness to grow within your role and within the company. šPrevious team management experience in the crypto and AML sectors is essential. šAdvanced knowledge of and familiarity with Bitcoin and Crypto-Assets šPrevious experience with Chainalysis