Associate, Fraud Investigations Crypto (Fixed Term Contract)

The role

You will investigate suspected cryptocurrency scams, wallet compromises and unauthorized withdrawals, tracing on-chain transactions with blockchain forensic tools. You will also act quickly to secure accounts and guide affected clients with clear, empathetic communication.

What you will do

• Investigate suspected crypto scams, wallet compromises and unauthorized withdrawals.
• Trace funds and map wallet clusters using tools like Chainalysis.
• Lock down compromised accounts and halt suspicious outgoing transfers quickly.
• Communicate with clients who fell victim to crypto scams and explain blockchain finality.
• Manage multiple complex on-chain investigations while meeting case-closure SLAs.
• Take part in weekly calibration sessions to share findings and spot new scam typologies.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of direct fraud experience, with exposure to cryptocurrency investigations, crypto compliance or digital asset security.
• Hands-on experience or direct exposure using Chainalysis or similar blockchain tracing tools.
• Understanding of common crypto fraud typologies such as pig butchering, phishing and rug pulls.
• Ability to analyze off-chain data (IPs, device IDs) and on-chain datasets with precision.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Completed courses or certifications in blockchain forensics, crypto compliance or digital assets, such as Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC) or CCAS.
• Genuine, active interest in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem and blockchain technology.

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 (certain roles excluded).
• Work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year (certain roles excluded).
• Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS.

Before you apply

• Unlimited paid sick days, Wellness Days and the 90 day away program do not apply to certain roles.
• The company may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final decisions are made by people.

About the company

Wealthsimple is a Canadian financial company offering managed investing, trading, cryptocurrency, tax filing, spending and saving products. It serves more than 4 million Canadians and is headquartered in Toronto.