Senior Manager, Program Management, AML & Verification

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Manager Program Management - Technical to lead our Verification and FinCrime program team. Youll lead the team that designs and manages Remitlys Financial Crime Controls across different products and geographies. You will ensure that first line of defense (FLOD) controls are auditable and scalable as we expand into new markets and product offerings such as wallets and lending.

This is a high-autonomy role for a Senior Manager who thrives in connecting technical systems to regulatory intent. Youll build clarity across product engineering compliance and operations partners. Youll manage a small but technical team. This team embeds FinCrime controls that protect our customers and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations. Additionally they provide continuity for incident response new product design and audit and exam readiness.

You will report to the VP of Identity and Trust and work closely with stakeholders across Product Engineering Analytics and Compliance from our Seattle HQ.

You Will:

• Own end-to-end verification control lifecycle management including rule design FLOD testing and control effectiveness reviews.
• Define clear roles responsibilities and expectations for team members. Develop team members and hire for additional skillsets where needed.
• Deeply understand the unique needs of Remitlys customer base to deliver great AML and customer experience outcomes
• Partner with product stakeholders on control design for new products and initiatives
• Drive and maintain audit and exam readiness ensuring evidence documentation traceability and control mapping for all new verification capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning KYC Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions programs to close regulatory gaps and streamline FLOD testing.

You Have:

• 6 years of experience in program management or risk control ownership within AML FinCrime or regulatory programs (preferably payments or remittances).
• 3 years of people management experience
• Experience with AML and related control systems (screening document validation sanctions rules etc.).
• Familiarity with audit regulatory reporting and control documentation practices.
• Technical fluency with ability to interpret and write BRDs and collaborate with engineering and data analytics teams.
• Context-switch across product compliance and operational domains and provide structured clarity in ambiguous situations.
• Intermediate-to-advanced SQL skills and comfort analyzing operational or risk control data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global time zones.
• Bachelors degree in business risk management or related field (CAMS or similar certification preferred).
• Prior experience with fintech payments or remittance products.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is $168000 - $210000. In the U.S. Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role. #LI-Hybrid

Our Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Health dental and vision 401k plan with company matching
• Paid parental medical military and family care leave
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Continuing education benefits

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation Together

At Remitly we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their teams specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships fueling creativity and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

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