Compliance Analyst

Job Description:

Remitly’s vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

Our Risk and Compliance teams are a cornerstone of our business, and we are looking for a Compliance Analyst to ensure we follow internal policies, local jurisdiction financial service laws, and other applicable regulatory requirements. This role will report to one of our Compliance Team Managers.

As an online money transmitter, Remitly is growing while maintaining high customer service, performance and compliance standards. Remitly is a licensed financial services company in several jurisdictions. Each of these jurisdictions requires, among other items, that Remitly maintain a comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Fraud Investigative program. The Compliance Analyst will assist by completing high risk case investigations & complete regulatory filings. They will participate in deep dive investigations, review case escalations and perform quality checks on regulatory reports.

The ideal applicant for this role will have an excellent level of compliance experience solving complex cases and preparing regulatory reports. Identifying trends and patterns and being comfortable with different tasks and projects will be a key part of the role. This is a hybrid role (3 days a week on-site) based in our Cork, Ireland office. #LI-Hybrid

You Will:

• Work within a compliance focused function within the customer operations team. This function will review unusual activity within customer profiles that may be related to money laundering or fraud. These investigations may lead to regulatory filings.
• Identify customer-related trends, patterns and issues associated with money laundering, terrorist financing and other unwanted and fraudulent transaction activity.
• Evaluate internal reports and related filters to confirm Remitly is monitoring its customer base for compliance with the terms of its user agreement and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the Anti-Money Laundering policies and procedures are always complied with.
• Learn and share knowledge in a global team environment
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

You Have:

• 1- 2 years of experience investigating unusual activity and filing of regulatory reports related to AML, CTF, Fraud Investigations.
• Substantive knowledge of AML and fraud regulations and related typologies within the fintech industry.
• Experience identifying and analysing patterns in transactional behaviour and determining if regulatory reporting is required.
• Experience in identifying unusual patterns of activity and escalating for potential risk mitigation.
• Experience working in a compliance driven environment while ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Must have a relevant industry (Associate-Level ) certification
• Experience contributing to operational compliance programs.
• Direct experience in either FinTech or financial industries.

Our Benefits:

• 34 days of vacation (including public holidays)
• Group private medical insurance
• Group pension (6% contributed) and group income protection
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Learning and Development Benefits

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.