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 Canada’s 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
What you’ll be doing
📍Name screening and monitoring: Review and investigate name screening alerts generated by internal systems against sanctions lists (e.g. Canada, UN, OFAC), PEP lists, Adverse Media, and other watchlists 📍Transaction monitoring and analysis: Review and analyze customer transactions for patterns of unusual or suspicious activity. Identify and document red flags related to potential money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illicit activities 📍STR and LVCTR reporting: prepare and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Large Virtual Currency Transaction Reports (LVCTRs) in compliance with FINTRAC regulations 📍Help on any other AML workflow that requires additional support 📍Participate in regular training sessions and team meetings 📍Collaborate with internal teams through Slack and Google Meet 📍Identify and escalate unusual account activity to senior team members and managers
Who we’re looking for
📍1+ year of AML experience with a bank or fintech 📍Basic knowledge and familiarity with Bitcoin and virtual currencies 📍Strong data entry skills 📍High attention to detail and accuracy 📍Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional areas 📍Strong ability to work independently or as part of a team
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