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
šBuild and train our amazing fraud and KYC teams while serving as the cultural and strategic leader of the team, including managing the day to day operations šChallenge the status quo by designing, implementing and managing new fraud strategies and tactics to create world-class fraud prevention and detection procedures šHelp manage the implementation of new fraud vendors šCollaborate and strategize with cross-functional stakeholders to create and drive a long-term risk strategy that accelerates Shakepayās ambitions and addresses existing problems šDesign, update and enforce fraud and KYC related policies and procedures, and ensure processes are up to date šDrive the strategic direction of our KYC and KYB programs, including implementation and monitoring šWork closely with AML, KYC and support team members to ensure a great customer experience, while remaining compliant šIdentify and deploy scalable business solutions that can be executed across the organization as Shakepay expands, optimizing for efficiency and effectiveness šTrack risk performance and effectiveness of our efforts, help develop and prioritize long-term strategic plans for future growth šStay on top of fraud trends and learn about industry norms in the šCrypto space through independent research and sharing your knowledge šOversee and audit investigations to ensure thoroughness and accuracy šCollaborate with law enforcement and external agencies when necessary
Must have
š5+ years of experience with fraud investigations š2+ years of managerial experience šStrong knowledge of preventive and reactive fraud mitigation strategies including those related to first-party and third-party fraud šExperience with KYC and KYB onboarding in the financial services sector, with a strong emphasis on crypto companies, money service businesses, and financial services providers šAbility to see the big picture while comfortable with day to day operations šStart up mentality: comfortable in an ambiguous and quick changing environment šStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with superior attention to detail šStrong verbal and written communication skills šStrong knowledge of blockchain transactions and Bitcoin šConfidence in problem identification and prioritization