Financial Crime Analyst
About the position
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Financial Crime Analyst in Canada.
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the integrity and security of a fast-evolving digital finance ecosystem. As a Financial Crime Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting financial systems by investigating suspicious activities, monitoring transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to assess risks, review alerts, and support ongoing fraud and financial crime prevention initiatives. The position requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to make well-informed decisions in a dynamic environment. It is ideal for professionals passionate about financial security and regulatory compliance, particularly within modern fintech and digital asset landscapes. Your work will directly support safe and transparent financial operations on a global scale.
Responsibilities
• Investigate customer accounts flagged through transaction monitoring systems to assess potential suspicious activity
• Review alerts related to politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions lists, and adverse media screening
• Identify potential cases of money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crime risks and escalate when necessary
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Respond to information requests from external partners and stakeholders when appropriate
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure investigations are handled efficiently while minimizing disruption to customers
• Maintain accountability for investigative decisions and ensure compliance with internal procedures, KRIs, and SLAs
• Participate in relevant meetings and remain adaptable to support additional compliance or financial crime workstreams
Requirements
• Prior experience in financial crime prevention, compliance, or anti-money laundering (AML) operations
• Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring systems and alert investigations
• Experience conducting KYC reviews and understanding customer due diligence processes
• Proven ability to prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or similar regulatory filings
• Familiarity with sanctions screening, PEP reviews, and adverse media monitoring
• Knowledge or exposure to cryptocurrency or digital asset environments is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial activity and identify risk patterns
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to make sound, well-documented investigative decisions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge or exposure to cryptocurrency or digital asset environments is strongly preferred
Benefits
• Flexible remote or semi-remote working arrangements with adaptable work hours
• Home office allowance to support a comfortable and productive remote setup
• Competitive compensation structure with long-term incentive opportunities
• Virtual share options scheme available after the probation period
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage after the probation period
• Generous vacation policy including 20 paid business days of annual leave
• Paid sick leave along with additional special leave for birthdays and work anniversaries
• Length-of-service holiday rewards recognizing employee tenure
• Access to online events and learning opportunities for professional growth and engagement
• Optional coworking space access with facility and parking compensation in select locations
Apply Now
Apply Now
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Financial Crime Analyst in Canada.
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the integrity and security of a fast-evolving digital finance ecosystem. As a Financial Crime Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting financial systems by investigating suspicious activities, monitoring transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to assess risks, review alerts, and support ongoing fraud and financial crime prevention initiatives. The position requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to make well-informed decisions in a dynamic environment. It is ideal for professionals passionate about financial security and regulatory compliance, particularly within modern fintech and digital asset landscapes. Your work will directly support safe and transparent financial operations on a global scale.
Responsibilities
• Investigate customer accounts flagged through transaction monitoring systems to assess potential suspicious activity
• Review alerts related to politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions lists, and adverse media screening
• Identify potential cases of money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crime risks and escalate when necessary
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Respond to information requests from external partners and stakeholders when appropriate
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure investigations are handled efficiently while minimizing disruption to customers
• Maintain accountability for investigative decisions and ensure compliance with internal procedures, KRIs, and SLAs
• Participate in relevant meetings and remain adaptable to support additional compliance or financial crime workstreams
Requirements
• Prior experience in financial crime prevention, compliance, or anti-money laundering (AML) operations
• Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring systems and alert investigations
• Experience conducting KYC reviews and understanding customer due diligence processes
• Proven ability to prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or similar regulatory filings
• Familiarity with sanctions screening, PEP reviews, and adverse media monitoring
• Knowledge or exposure to cryptocurrency or digital asset environments is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial activity and identify risk patterns
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to make sound, well-documented investigative decisions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge or exposure to cryptocurrency or digital asset environments is strongly preferred
Benefits
• Flexible remote or semi-remote working arrangements with adaptable work hours
• Home office allowance to support a comfortable and productive remote setup
• Competitive compensation structure with long-term incentive opportunities
• Virtual share options scheme available after the probation period
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage after the probation period
• Generous vacation policy including 20 paid business days of annual leave
• Paid sick leave along with additional special leave for birthdays and work anniversaries
• Length-of-service holiday rewards recognizing employee tenure
• Access to online events and learning opportunities for professional growth and engagement
• Optional coworking space access with facility and parking compensation in select locations
Apply Now
Apply Now