The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team is responsible for the detection, response, and mitigation of inherent and residual money laundering and terrorist financing risks. As a Team Lead, you'll lead a team of Analysts focused on monitoring and investigating fiat and cryptocurrency transactions and risksYou'll drive proactive workflow improvements, navigate emerging AML typologies, and support your team's continuous learning, helping set the standard for digital asset financial crime controls in CanadaLead and develop a team of AML analysts, supporting their growth through coaching, regular 1:1s, feedback, and career conversationsSet expectations and prioritization: communicate team and company goals, help analysts manage their workload, and adapt to shifting prioritiesReview and approve high-priority or complex investigations, ensuring adherence to internal AML policies and regulatory standardsChampion operational excellence by monitoring team metrics (case turnaround, QA scores), analyzing trends, and acting on process or workflow gapsUtilize and help train the team on blockchain analytics tools, and support analysts in escalation and technical troubleshootingAct as a subject matter expert in financial crime (traditional fiat and/or cryptocurrency), staying up-to-date on typologies, regulatory changes, and emerging risksDrive improvement and innovation by proposing and piloting enhancements to alerts, casework, and overall risk strategy for fiat and crypto activityEnsure clear communication with stakeholders: giving proactive updates, escalating issues,



and following through to resolutionFoster a learning culture by leading regular knowledge-sharing or calibration sessions, supporting ongoing training, and spotlighting growth opportunitiesBenefitsRetirement savings matching plan through Wealthsimple WorkCompany equity for full-time employeesAccess to Premium Client perks, including personal finance learning & advice and a boosted interest rate on depositsPaid parental leave (6 months topped up to 100% of salary)20 vacation days per year90 Days Away programTop-tier health benefitsLife & disability insuranceGenerous sick and mental health daysEmployee resource plan including services like RMT, psychology, and physiotherapyUp to $5,000 per year for mental health supportsGender Affiliation benefitsUp to $1,500 per year for professional developmentUp to $1,500 per year for wellness and home office expensesEmployee resource groupsSocial impact hoursResilient and resourceful: sees challenges as chances to grow, and acts as a calm anchor in quick-evolving or high-pressure situationsA great communicator: skilled at translating complex findings into plain language, and keeping both analysts and management informedAccountable for results: data-driven, able to track and explain team performance,



and agile in addressing emerging bottlenecksPassionate about AML: in-depth understanding of fiat and/or digital asset transaction monitoring, typologies, and regulatory best practicesComfortable with ambiguity and change: pro-actively finds improvement opportunities and leads the team through new workflows, system rollouts, or policy changesA hands-on leader and coach: strong at guiding others, giving feedback, and helping people stretch into new skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills4+ years of experience in AML/CTF, with 2+ years of hands‐on crypto AML experience (e.G., at a crypto exchange, blockchain analytics provider, or fintech offering digital assets)1-2+ years in a team leadership role, coaching or managing direct reports in an operational environmentDirect experience conducting investigations and preparing, filing, and reviewing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Large Virtual Currency Transaction Reports (LVCTR), Electronic Funds Transfer Reports (EFTR), and other regulatory reportsStrong operational rigor: proven track record of meeting SLAs, overseeing QA, and driving process improvementsSubject-matter expertise in AML controls, typologies, and compliance frameworks (FATF, FINTRAC, etc.)Proficient with crypto on-chain analytics tools (e.G., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic)Certifications in Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, or financial crime designations (e.G., CAMS, CFE, CFCS)Experience at a regulated crypto exchange or blockchain analytics firm #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Aml Team Lead (Cryptocurrency) (Toronto)
🏢 Wealthsimple
📍 Toronto