Associate, Fraud Investigations Crypto (Fixed Term Contract)

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Wealthsimple is Canada’s leading financial innovator. The company offers a full suite of simple, sophisticated financial products across managed investing, do-it-yourself trading, cryptocurrency, tax filing, spending and saving. Wealthsimple currently serves more than 4 million Canadians and holds over $125 billion in assets under administration. The company was founded in 2014 by a team of financial experts and technology entrepreneurs, and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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At Wealthsimple, we take our clients' security seriously. The Fraud Investigations team is the front line of defense within our Security & Risk group. We are looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Fraud Investigator to specialize in Cryptocurrency Fraud. You will be the detective protecting our clients' digital assets, tracing on-chain transactions, and ensuring our crypto platform remains a safe place to build wealth.

This is a 9-month contract with the possibility of extensions or conversion based on performance and business needs.

What you will do:

• Investigate & Trace: Dive into the weeds of suspected crypto scams, wallet compromises, and unauthorized withdrawals. You will use blockchain forensic tools (like Chainalysis) to trace funds, map wallet clusters, and uncover the destination of illicit transactions.
• Secure & Mitigate: Take immediate, decisive action to lock down compromised accounts, halt suspicious outgoing transfers, and mitigate losses in an environment where transactions are instant and irreversible.
• Guide the Client: Communicate directly with clients who may have fallen victim to sophisticated crypto scams (e.g., phishing, romance scams, or fake investment platforms). You will manage their expectations regarding the finality of blockchain transfers with absolute empathy and clarity.
• Manage the Queue: Act as a master multi-tasker, managing multiple complex on-chain investigations at once while strictly maintaining case-closure Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Connect the Dots: Participate in weekly calibration sessions with your peers to share findings, spot new blockchain scam typologies, and help the team stay one step ahead of the fraudsters.

Who you are:

• The On-Chain Detective: You have incredibly high attention to detail. You love following the money across the blockchain, analyzing ledger data, and solving the puzzle of complex crypto movements.
• Calm Under Pressure: You are resourceful, persistent, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where quick decisions are required to protect assets before they are moved off-platform.
• An Empathetic Communicator: You know that behind every lost wallet or scam is a real person. You excel at taking complex blockchain concepts and explaining them simply and calmly to our clients.

The Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of direct fraud experience, with specific exposure to cryptocurrency investigations, crypto compliance, or digital asset security.
• Blockchain Forensics: Hands-on experience or direct exposure using Chainalysis (or similar blockchain tracing tools) to map and investigate transaction flows.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of common crypto fraud typologies (pig butchering, phishing, rug pulls) and how traditional fraud management intersects with Web3.
• Analytical Chops: The ability to collect, organize, and analyze both off-chain (IPs, device IDs) and on-chain datasets with precision and accuracy.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Certifications: Completed courses or certifications in blockchain forensics, cryptocurrency compliance, or digital assets (e.g., Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC), CCAS, or similar).
• Web3 Curiosity: A genuine, active interest in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem and underlying blockchain technology.

Why Wealthsimple?

🌸 Top-tier health benefits and life insurance

📈 Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business

🌴 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year

✈️ 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year

👥 Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS

🌎 We are a hybrid team with over 1,500 employees across North America. The people are one of the best parts of working here: you'll collaborate with incredibly talented, curious, and driven teammates who are deeply committed to doing great work.

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