Job Description:
Remitly is on a mission to transform the lives of immigrants and their families by providing the most trusted financial products and services on the planet. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to immigrants sending their hard-earned money home. Today, we are reimagining international payments at scale and building new products to create deeper relationships with ourcustomers and their loved ones across the globe. Join over 2,700 employees across 10 offices who are growing their careers while having a positive impact on people globally.
About the role:
As a Global Compliance Assurance Leader on Remitly's Global Compliance Internal Testing (GCIT) team, you will lead key compliance assurance initiatives across one or more regulatory domains, applying deep subject matter expertise to strengthen how Remitly tests and validates its compliance controls globally. GCIT sits within Remitly's Global Audit & Assurance (GAA) organization and operates as an independent, second line of defense testing function. You will apply a global risk lens to guide the design, execution, and continuous improvement of assurance testing within your area of ownership, supporting regulatory readiness and stakeholder confidence.
This role requires strong leadership and cross-functional influence, including direct people leadership. You will partner with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit to strengthen Remitly's assurance practices and deliver insights that inform compliance risk decisions within your domain, while managing and developing a team of assurance professionals.
You Will:
- Lead assurance projects across one or more compliance domains (e.g., AML, sanctions, consumer protection, safeguarding, regulatory reporting), ensuring testing is relevant, complete, and aligned to Remitly's risk appetite
- Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of assurance managers and/or analysts, including performance management, career development, and workload planning
- Apply subject matter expertise to advise on control design, risk mitigation strategies, and testing methodologies in high-risk, high-impact areas
- Evaluate complex, non-standardized processes and control environments to deliver forward-looking assurance insights
- Contribute to the evolution of GCIT's testing framework and methodology through practical input and application of best practices
- Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships with stakeholders; align testing scope and findings to broader risk, audit, and compliance priorities
- Represent GCIT in select regulatory engagements and internal audit interactions
- Support adoption of scalable assurance practices within your area of ownership
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk, or related discipline—or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of experience in compliance assurance, internal audit, risk testing, or regulatory consulting in financial services or fintech
- Demonstrated experience directly managing and developing a team, including performance management, coaching, and career development
- Expertise in global regulatory environments, including AML/CTF, OFAC/sanctions, consumer protection, safeguarding, and transaction monitoring
- Proven ability to lead assurance work in complex, ambiguous environments, including regulatory transformation or expansion scenarios
- Demonstrated experience designing, testing, and advising on controls across distributed systems and cross-functional teams
- Advanced communication skills with a track record of influencing stakeholders and synthesizing risk insights into clear, actionable recommendations
- High ownership mindset and bias for execution; able to operate with guidance in ambiguous or high-stakes situations
- Preferred: experience working with international regulatory bodies (e.g., FCA, BaFin, MAS) or in global markets with high-risk jurisdiction exposure
Our Benefits:
In Site Subsidized Meals
Transportation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Private Life Insurance
On site Clinic and Remitly Doctor
Continuous learning tools & certification programs
Two consecutive days off
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years experience in compliance assurance, internal audit, risk testing, or regulatory consulting in financial services or fintech
- Demonstrated experience directly managing and developing a team, including performance management and coaching
- Expertise in global regulatory environments (AML/CTF, OFAC/sanctions, consumer protection, safeguarding, transaction monitoring)
- Proven ability to lead assurance work in complex, ambiguous or regulatory transformation/expansion scenarios
- Experience designing, testing, and advising on controls across distributed systems and cross-functional teams
- Advanced communication and stakeholder influence skills; synthesize risk insights into actionable recommendations
- High ownership mindset and ability to operate with guidance in ambiguous/high-stakes situations
- Experience working with international regulatory bodies or in global markets with high-risk jurisdiction exposure (e.g., FCA, BaFin, MAS)
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Remitly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Companywide medical, dental, vision, EAP, life/AD&D, and disability coverage are offered, with leaders on the same broad-based plans as other employees. Mental‑health care through Modern Health further enhances the core package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family‑care leave are highlighted alongside Maven support for fertility, parenting, and menopause. A lifetime stipend for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy underscores inclusive family‑forming benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are commonly featured in U.S. roles, with filings confirming the ESPP’s availability. This ownership component is positioned as a standard part of total rewards.
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What We Do
Since 2011, Remitly has been tirelessly delivering on our promises to our customers sending their hard earned money home. Today, we are incredibly proud to have served millions of customers globally. We strive daily to meet our promise to our customers by building peace of mind into everything we do. Join over 2,700 employees across 10 offices who are growing their careers while having a positive impact on people globally.
Why Work With Us
We are united through our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. We accomplish our vision by relentlessly focusing on culture via our cultural values. That starts with putting customers at the center of everything we do, and includes investing in the growth & development of our team.
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Our best work begins in moments when ideas spark, when we are deeply connected, and when we’re moving fast to solve challenging customer problems. These moments shape our culture. Our guidance is to committing to 3 days a week in the office.
