Fraud Analyst (3-month Contract)

Wagepoint; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading payroll software company in Calgary is seeking a Fraud Analyst to play a crucial role in investigating financial crime risks. You will monitor new client signups, investigate ongoing activities, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of customer-facing experience, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment. This is a contract position lasting 3 months, offering a competitive salary range of CA$45,000.00 to CA$52,000.00 annually.

Benefits

Remote work opportunities

Professional development

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a customer-facing role.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong decision-making and analytical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform Know-Your-Business (KYB) controls and apply best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments on new signups.
• Audit payroll alerts for potential fraud.
• Support clients by resolving risk-related issues.
• Monitor for anti-money laundering activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision-making

Analytical thinking

Job description

Base pay range

CA$45,000.00/yr - CA$52,000.00/yr

Who We Are

At Wagepoint, we’re good people. Sure, maybe we’re biased. But that’s only because Wagepointers bring the best versions of ourselves to do some of the best work in our careers.

We’re an authentic team who bring our diverse backgrounds, ideas, experiences and cultures together to make payroll magic. Speaking of, we “pull rabbits out of hats” for thousands of small business owners across Canada who rely on our payroll software to pay their employees and process their payroll taxes. And we’re just getting started.

We’re growing and looking for more awesome people to join our merry band of misfits. We are looking for people who share our understanding that when it comes to our commitment to our customers: we mean business. Especially given that the consequences of getting payroll wrong can sometimes be dire.

If you are the kind of person who has always wanted to make a difference and be heard at work, Wagepoint will give you plenty of opportunity to do just that.

The Role at High Level

We’re looking for a talented Fraud Analyst who doesn’t shy away from tackling financial crime risks and protecting our clients and company from fraud. As a first line of defense, you'll investigate new client signups, monitor ongoing activity, and make thoughtful, risk‑aware decisions. You will report directly to the Manager, Risk Operations.

NOTE: This is a 3 month position from January 2026 – March 2026

What You'll Be Expected To Own

• Perform Know-Your-Business (KYB) controls and apply best practices to mitigate risks during onboarding and ongoing reviews.
• Conduct risk assessments on new signups to evaluate fraud, credit, and reputational risk.
• Audit payroll alerts, reviewing them for potential fraud, and ensure timely resolution.
• Support clients by resolving risk-related issues and guiding them through account setup challenges.
• Monitor for anti-money laundering activities and assist with FINTRAC compliance.
• Serve as a liaison with other departments, offering risk insights and best practice recommendations.
• Collaborate with sales and onboarding teams to ensure safe client onboarding.
• Recommend improvements to risk detection processes based on trends and learnings.

What You Bring To The Table

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a customer-facing role with strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong decision‑making and analytical thinking abilities.

Bonus points if

• You have experience in the payroll, fintech, or banking industries.
• You’re familiar with FINTRAC regulations and ACH transaction compliance.
• You know your way around KYB/KYC, open-source investigation techniques, and risk scoring tools.

What We Bring To The Table

Impact: Roll up your sleeves and directly contribute to the growth and success of Wagepoint by shaping our workforce.

Culture: The opportunity to work with the world’s friendliest team, solving interesting problems together with an endless amount of laughter (We work hard, but we always have time for a bad joke or two).

Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement - we are always, always learning with a growth oriented mindset.

Innovation: Work in an environment that encourages creativity and new ideas.

Remote: The ability to work from home, forever! Wagepoint is a remote company, so you don’t have to worry about commuting to an office. Plus, more time with your pets is always a bonus!

Ready to embark on an exciting journey with us? Apply now and help us build the future of Wagepoint!

About Wagepoint

Wagepoint is a simple and fast online payroll app, backed by the world’s friendliest team.

The app is ideal for small businesses across North America (US & Canada) who are looking to pay their employees easily and quickly.

Next Steps

If all the above feels right and proper, please don’t feel like you need to send us an uninspired cover letter. Just send us your updated resume and perhaps a few lines on what excites you about the job – we really want to get to know who you are, not just about how we can work together. If we believe you’re a good match, someone from our team will reach out to schedule a call.

Psssst!

Wagepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and appreciate all applicants with diverse backgrounds, races, religions, genders, identities, ages, experiences (the list goes on!). We are committed to making not only our workplace safe and inclusive for everyone, but also ensuring our recruitment process reflects that. We are a remote company, so there's no need to travel to an office for an interview, but if you require any special accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know. We are more than happy to assist!

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

As part of our hiring process, AI‑based tools are used to support the initial review of applications. Rest assured, our People Ops team carefully reviews all applications and makes the final decisions on candidate progression.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Software Development

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