AML Compliance Officer

Coinsquare is looking for an AML Compliance Officer with a passion for cryptocurrency. The AML Compliance Officer provides key support in maintaining core components of the AML/ATF Compliance program at Coinsquare.

What you'll be doing :

• Conduct detailed investigations into all potential money laundering red flags, provide analysis and recommendations to the Senior AML Manager on next steps.
• Conduct complete Chainalysis investigations, map digital currency movements, identify potential flags, document analysis.
• Monitor monetary transactions for indications of fraud or layering.
• Oversee client screening program using World-Check One, adjudicate potential regulatory, law enforcement and PEP hits escalated by Analyst, conduct full investigations on any confirmed matches.
• Assist with filing STRs to FINTRAC.
• Compile documentation and information requested by the regulators, the RCMP, law enforcement or other partners, for submission by the Senior AML Manager or CAMLO.
• Provide support and advice to the Wealth Client Relationship Managers, review and approve new corporate clients for compliance with FINTRAC and internal requirements, oversee on-going monitoring and periodic reviews.
• Support the Senior AML Manager with conducting internal and external audits, regulatory testing exercises and compiling required data.
• Assist with monthly metrics reporting, maintain and update detailed tracking spreadsheets on all work completed and Key Performance Indicators.
• Support colleagues throughout Coinsquare as a source of AML information. Build up knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, developments and industry ‘best practices’ through review of publications and participation in professional associations.
• Engage in ad-hoc projects as required.

Knowledge, skills and experience :

• 3+ years of relevant AML/ATF Compliance experience in financial services.
• Good knowledge of Canadian AML/TF concepts, laws, regulations, typologies.
• Good understanding of FINTRAC’s requirements regarding client identification and beneficial ownership.
• Experience of using cryptocurrency monitoring and investigation software such as Chainalsysis or Elliptic.
• Experience performing quantitative and qualitative data research and collection for compliance investigations and monitoring.
• Experience of investigating potentially suspicious transactions and determining if an STR should be filed (for Senior AML Manager approval).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent at team work as well as working independently.
• Solid time management and multitasking skills.
• Flexibility in working style and willingness to to adapt with a fast-changing industry.
• CAMS or ACFCS or cryptocurrency-related designation(s) preferred.

About Coinsquare

Coinsquare is Canada’s leading and most secure digital asset trading platform for trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and other digital currencies.
We built the most secure trading platform, and since our founding in 2014 we’ve never lost a coin. We’re FINTRAC regulated as a money services business, meaning we keep all our clients' money in Canada and use bank-level security measures on our platform.
We’ve raised over $60M to date, growing from one employee in February 2017 to over 100 employees by January of 2019. We’ve been featured in major media outlets across Canada and are always dedicated to bringing digital asset investing to the mainstream through our various operations like digital currency mining, funds, capital markets, and other offerings coming down the pipeline as we grow.