Compliance Program Manager

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:

You will contribute to Remitly's mission by ensuring that Remitly EMEA expansion maintains full compliance with applicable laws and regulations and anticipates new laws and regulations. You will support the Head of Compliance in meeting compliance and regulatory requirements.

You Will:

• Supporting the operationalisation of the compliance framework and implementing policies and procedures to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and comply with all relevant regulatory obligations.
• Handling day to day AML inquiries
• Supporting the Head of Compliance in developing and executing the quarterly AML Monitoring Program.
• Ensuring an appropriate regulatory training program and adequate awareness arrangements and ensuring that employees receive appropriate training on compliance with their regulatory obligations
• In conjunction with the Head of Compliance, provide regular compliance reporting and management information to the Board, management, Global Compliance organisation and other forums as required.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable AML laws, providing oversight, control, support and coordination for AML compliance.
• Compliance monitoring and testing and ensure timely reporting and remediation of any compliance breaches once identified.
• Ensure that all regulatory reports, returns, requests, business requirements and notifications are submitted to the regulator as required.
• Support with oversight of the performance of compliance services outsourced and ensure that these operate within the defined service levels.
• Monthly testing on the end-to-end AML activities such as reviewing Screening, Transactions Monitoring, EDD and any internal escalations related to AML
• Keeping up to date and staying ahead of future compliance requirements and horizon scanning.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors; and
• Supporting the wider Compliance Organisation with ad-hoc projects and expansion plans within EMEA.

You Have: 

• Professional experience of 7-8 years 
• Compliance or AML-related qualification or equivalent is preferred
• Previous experience working in a financial institution, ideally in the Remittance world
• Good knowledge of Global AML regulations
• AML/KYC experience
• Other financial services compliance experience is a plus
• Analytical and good communication skills and ability to easily interact with colleagues and external contacts
• Able to work as part of a wider team of geographically dispersed and highly skilled professionals
• Ability to work with ambiguity

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.