Published in Maker Stories by Wealthsimple·PinnedGame Time!How Wealthsimple engineers use Game Days to sniff out trouble before it occurs. Here at Wealthsimple, client trust is what keeps us up at night. Not just because we know people rely on us to grow their retirement savings, help them amass a down payment for a home, and pay…Technology6 min readTechnology6 min read
Published in Maker Stories by Wealthsimple·Feb 15Meet the Maker: Kelly-Marie Melville, Sales Strategy & Operations ManagerKnowledge is power. And this Black History Month, Kelly-Marie is working to understand the intricacies of oppressive systems so she can restructure them. Our team of Wealthsimplers work collaboratively to build the best possible experience for our clients and then make it even better. Everyone is a maker and an…People Operations3 min readPeople Operations3 min read
Published in Maker Stories by Wealthsimple·Feb 6Meet the Maker: Abdi Hersi, Sr. Manager, Payments StrategyAbdi is marking Black History Month by celebrating his culture, community, and the many lessons he has picked up along the way. Find out what he wants everyone to take away from this February. Our team of Wealthsimplers work collaboratively to build the best possible experience for our clients and…People Operations4 min readPeople Operations4 min read
Published in Maker Stories by Wealthsimple·Jan 10Get to know our Machine Learning Platform — and how it can deploy a model in under 15 minutesWe were determined to reduce the time it took to deploy machine learning models from months to minutes. Here’s how we did it. In 2005, Ruby on Rails made a lasting impact on web development when its creator, David Hansson, demonstrated how to build a blog in just 15 minutes…Engineering5 min readEngineering5 min read
Published in Maker Stories by Wealthsimple·Dec 21, 2022We need better implementation of the Canada Learning BondFrom Wealthsimple Foundation’s CEO, Leen Li Millions in education grants are being left on the table. Education is one of the most significant — if not the most significant — levers for changing the trajectory of a child’s life. Yet the outcomes of students in this country remain vastly different…Newsroom4 min readNewsroom4 min read
Published in Maker Stories by Wealthsimple·Oct 27, 2022We always knew our customers’ data was secure. Now, we have proof.Consider us SOC certified. SOC 2 Type 1, to be exact. Using your favourite financial services apps and websites can sometimes feel like throwing your money down a well for safekeeping. You check off a little box and agree to whatever the novel-length terms of service require, click SEND and…Security4 min readSecurity4 min read
Oct 27, 2022We always knew our customers’ data was secure. Now, we have proof.Consider us SOC Certified. SOC 2 Type 1, to be exact. Using your favourite financial services apps and websites can sometimes feel like throwing your money down a well for safekeeping. You check off a little box and agree to whatever the novel-length terms of service require, click SEND and…4 min read4 min read
Published in Maker Stories by Wealthsimple·Oct 11, 2022How we’re modernizing Security Operations at WealthsimpleFor ourselves, our clients, and the world. Working in Security Operations (Sec Ops) is like playing a game where the stakes are increasing and the rules are always changing. If you’re not constantly evolving, you’re already behind. …Security4 min readSecurity4 min read
Published in Maker Stories by Wealthsimple·Aug 12, 2022We believe in fair, competitive and secure access to cryptoFrom our Chief Legal Officer, Blair Wiley Recent mainstream news does not paint an encouraging picture for crypto investors. Despite important technology advances and exciting new projects in the crypto space, the first half of 2022 has been tumultuous. We have witnessed large-scale security breaches, insolvencies of lending platforms, and…Newsroom4 min readNewsroom4 min read
Published in Maker Stories by Wealthsimple·Jun 30, 2022Meet the Maker: Hanna Zaidi, Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Director — PaymentsHanna is a member of Rainbow, an action- and impact-driven 2SLGBTQI+ employee resource group whose efforts help her show up authentically to work every day. Our team of Wealthsimplers work collaboratively to build the best possible experience for our clients and then make it even better. Everyone is a maker…People Operations4 min readPeople Operations4 min read
