Crypto Economics Researcher at Avalanche Foundation focusing on economic strategy, protocol design, and ecosystem growth. Conducting empirical research and providing actionable recommendations for blockchain ecosystems.
About the role
- Fraud Investigator specializing in Cryptocurrency Fraud for Wealthsimple, focusing on tracing illicit transactions and protecting clients' digital assets.
Responsibilities
- Investigate & Trace: Dive into the weeds of suspected crypto scams, wallet compromises, and unauthorized withdrawals.
- Secure & Mitigate: Take immediate action to lock down compromised accounts and halt suspicious outgoing transfers.
- Guide the Client: Communicate directly with clients who may have fallen victim to sophisticated crypto scams.
- Manage the Queue: Act as a master multi-tasker, managing multiple complex on-chain investigations at once.
- Connect the Dots: Participate in weekly calibration sessions with your peers to share findings and stay ahead of fraudsters.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of direct fraud experience, with specific exposure to cryptocurrency investigations, crypto compliance, or digital asset security.
- Hands-on experience or direct exposure using Chainalysis (or similar blockchain tracing tools) to map and investigate transaction flows.
- Demonstrated understanding of common crypto fraud typologies (pig butchering, phishing, rug pulls) and how traditional fraud management intersects with Web3.
- The ability to collect, organize, and analyze both off-chain (IPs, device IDs) and on-chain datasets with precision and accuracy.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
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
- Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS
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