AML Analyst - Canada Wide - Remote

Say hello to Newton! We're changing how Canadians trade crypto. Our goal? To make financial freedom something everyone can achieve. We give our customers the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the crypto world.

At Newton, you'll work with a remote team spread across Canada, but you'll never feel distant. Ready to be part of something meaningful? Join a team that’s all about pushing boundaries and getting things done.

Some of our values:

● Customer first mindset - Commitment to integrity and transparency to our users!

● A dynamic team fueled by collaboration uniting our strengths to overcome any obstacles. Together we build success. We persevere, adapt, and come back stronger, turning obstacles into opportunities.

● We strive for continuous improvement and embrace creativity and encourage experimentation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible and continuously explore new ideas, technologies, and solutions.

• Role Overview:
• We are searching for an AML Analyst; a role centered on analyzing and investigating unusual transaction reports and alerts from internal transaction-monitoring systems for financial crime concerns. Your Focus? Escalating cases you deem suspicious and when required submitting the necessary reports to FINTRAC.

• Responsibilities will include:
• ● Review and conduct detailed investigations on alerted cases and customers that are suspected to be involved with possible money-laundering or terrorist financing concerns
• ● Efficiently and accurate review multiple monitoring and internal systems to supplement your KYC review
• ● Able to create accurate and detailed reports based on your investigation, to be submitted to the necessary stakeholders fulfill both internal and regulatory obligations
• ● Be responsible to offer analytical and operational support to the FIU AML department in ad hoc assignments
• ● Conduct sanctions screening, risk assessments and AML reviews to ensure adherence to applicable sanctions laws and regulatory requirements.
• ● Advise other lines of businesses in relation to ML/TF concerns and or policies
• Identify new ML/TF indicators in relation to crypto and strategize preventative policy to mitigate associated risk

• Who you are:
• ● Strong understanding and knowledge of AML policies and processes
• ● At least 2 years of experience in AML investigations, detection, or intake
• ● You have the ability to multitask and handle confidential information
• ● Strong writing and report creating
• ● You are capable of working independently and holding yourself accountable for completing required tasks
• ● Bachelor/College Degree

• Bonus:
• ● At least one year of financial fraud or crypto investigation experience
• ● CAMS, CFE, or any relevant financial investigative certificate
• ● French as a second language