Senior Program Manager, Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Remitly; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Remitly is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Policy and Regulatory Affairs (PRA) to shape and execute Canada’s government relations strategy. You will manage key external relationships, advocate with policymakers, and report to the Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs for the Americas, collaborating with the Canadian leadership team.

The role requires building engagement plans, policy priorities, and advocacy materials, while tracking progress and outcomes to inform executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in government affairs, public policy with direct engagement with policymakers and external relationship management.
• Proven experience in government relations strategies with a network of relationships in Ottawa.
• Demonstrated success influencing federal and/or provincial policy outcomes in Canada and understanding of Canadian government processes.

Responsibilities

• External Engagement: meet with policymakers and build relationships to advance policy priorities.
• Policy Monitoring: track legislative/regulatory developments and communicate actionable insights.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: work with Legal, Compliance, Communications, and business teams to align messaging and advocacy priorities.

Skills

Government affairs

Public policy

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, or Political Science

Job description

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.

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 to move money— we’re vaccinated? Wait no. Let's copy again. Actually: "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

As a Senior Program Manager for Policy and Regulatory Affairs (PRA), you'll be a key principal on our Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs team. You will be responsible for shaping and executing Remitly's government relations strategy for Canada, directly advocating for our priorities with policymakers, and managing a portfolio of relationships with key external organizations. You will report to our Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs for the Americas and work closely with our Canadian leadership team including Remitly's General Manager for Canada, Chief Compliance Office for Canada and Head of Legal for Canada.

You Will

• External EngagementMeet regularly with Ministers' offices, Members of Parliament, provincial Premiers' offices, and staff in support of the company's legislative and regulatory priorities.Build strong working relationships with federal departments and agencies relevant to Remitly, including those responsible for financial services and innovative technologies.Help shape and execute Remitly's federal and provincial PRA strategy, including developing engagement plans, policy priorities, and advocacy materials, such as one-pagers and talking points, to advance our policy positions.Participate in industry trade association meetings and manage trade group activity on priority issues; build a network of relevant contacts in third-party organizations within the payments ecosystem to execute government relations priorities.
• Policy MonitoringProactively track, monitor, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments.Assess potential business impacts of emerging policies and clearly communicate actionable insights to internal leadership.Contribute to regular team reporting by providing detailed updates on advocacy milestones, legislative tracking, and key performance metrics.
• Cross-functional CollaborationPartner closely with internal Legal, Compliance, Communications, and business teams.Ensure all external messaging and public-facing engagements are seamlessly coordinated and aligned with the company's advocacy priorities and overarching business objectives.

You Have

• 7 + years experience in government affairs, public policy with a strong emphasis on direct engagement with policymakers and external relationship management. Ideally, this includes time at federal or provincial government offices and within a fintech, payments, or financial services policy and regulatory affairs team.
• Proven experience in government relations strategies with a deep network of relationships in Ottawa.
• Demonstrated success influencing federal and/or provincial policy outcomes in Canada and a strong understanding of Canadian government processes, regulatory environments, and stakeholder landscapes.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and drive alignment across business functions.
• Executive presence, strong written/verbal communication, political judgment, and the ability to translate policy into business impact.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, or Political Science.