Team Lead, AML (Crypto)

Wealthsimple Technologies • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$89,600 - CA$112,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 risks. You'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 Canada.

Requirements

• 4+ 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 environment.
• Subject-matter expertise in AML controls, typologies, and compliance frameworks (FATF, FINTRAC, etc.).
• Direct 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 reports.
• Strong operational rigor: proven track record of meeting SLAs, overseeing QA, and driving process improvements.
• Proficient with crypto on-chain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of AML analysts, supporting their growth through coaching, regular 1:1s, feedback, and career conversations.
• Set expectations and prioritization: communicate team and company goals, help analysts manage their workload, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Review and approve high-priority or complex investigations, ensuring adherence to internal AML policies and regulatory standards.
• Champion operational excellence by monitoring team metrics (case turnaround, QA scores), analyzing trends, and acting on process or workflow gaps.
• Utilize and help train the team on blockchain analytics tools, and support analysts in escalation and technical troubleshooting.
• Act as a subject matter expert in financial crime (traditional fiat and/or cryptocurrency), staying up-to-date on typologies, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
• Drive improvement and innovation by proposing and piloting enhancements to alerts, casework, and overall risk strategy for fiat and crypto activity.
• Ensure clear communication with stakeholders: giving proactive updates, escalating issues, and following through to resolution.
• Foster a learning culture by leading regular knowledge-sharing or calibration sessions, supporting ongoing training, and spotlighting growth opportunities.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed