Product Compliance Manager

Job Description:

At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.
We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Product Compliance, the Product Compliance Manager is a critical role responsible for optimizing the compliance framework for Remitly's core products, including store of value features. You will provide strategic guidance on new products and establish compliance programs that enable business growth while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements. You will navigate complex regulatory landscapes and serve as a cross-functional leader at the intersection of Product, Engineering, and Legal.

This is a hybrid opportunity, requiring 3+ days a week out of our Vancouver (Metrotown) office.

You Will

• Design & Integrate: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design and integrate automated compliance controls into product development and operations.
• Manage Partnerships: Build and manage productive relationships with compliance teams at partner banks and external vendors.
• Program Development: Develop and maintain comprehensive compliance programs for lending, payments, and wallet products.
• Regulatory Oversight: Monitor compliance with federal, state, and international regulations, including AML, KYC, and consumer protection laws.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate compliance risks for nascent and existing products.
• Stakeholder Training: Stay current on regulatory changes and provide timely updates and training to relevant business stakeholders.
• Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and lead support for regulatory examinations and audits.

You Have

• Experience: 5+ years of product compliance experience in fintech or financial services, with a specific focus on lending and stored-value products.
• Autonomy: Proven ability to deliver independently in ambiguous situations, moving from high-level strategy to detailed execution.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of U.S. and international regulatory requirements (AML, KYC, KYB) and how they intersect with software systems.
• Problem Solving: Expertise in deconstructing complex regulatory issues into practical, scalable engineering requirements.
• Communication: Proficiency in conveying technical compliance concepts to non-technical stakeholders and building consensus across leadership.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field; CAMS or CRCM certification is preferred.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is $108,000-135,000. In Canada, 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.

Our Benefits

• Four weeks vacation
• Health Benefits
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• RRSP plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life Insurance & Disability
• Continuing education and travel 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 team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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