Assurance 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:

As an L3 GCIT Analyst at Remitly, you will play a critical role in evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls across Remitly's global compliance program. You'll work cross-functionally with teams in Product, Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to document, assess, and validate controls tied to key regulatory domains—including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), consumer protection, safeguarding, sanctions, and compliance reporting. Your work directly supports our ability to meet regulatory obligations and build trust with customers worldwide.

You Will:

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to document controls related to AML, sanctions, consumer protection, safeguarding, and regulatory reporting obligations

• Plan and execute design and operating effectiveness testing of compliance controls, including policy adherence, transaction monitoring, escalation procedures, reporting accuracy, and third-party oversight.

• Identify control gaps or deficiencies and provide structured, actionable feedback to control owners.

• Track remediation of identified issues and validate implementation of corrective actions.

• Support internal and external audits, regulatory exams, and ongoing control assurance needs.

• Drive improvements in control documentation quality, testing consistency, and knowledge management within the GCIT team.

• Contribute to the evolution of internal testing methodologies and playbooks in alignment with Remitly's risk appetite and compliance obligations.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience

• 3-5 years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on developing and implementing process improvement initiatives from start to finish in an agile environment

• 3-5 years of experience in compliance testing, internal audit, risk assurance, or a related function in a regulated financial services or fintech environment.

• Strong working knowledge of global AML regulations, sanctions compliance, consumer protection principles, and financial crime frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to test process and control effectiveness with independence and precision.

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills—especially in distilling complex findings into practical recommendations.

• A high degree of integrity, discretion, and ownership mindset.

• Preferred: Familiarity with compliance requirements in the U.S., EEA, or other high-risk jurisdictions.

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.

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