Compliance Assurance Manager

Remitly PHL Operations Inc.; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site 3x/week in Manila

Job summary

Remitly is seeking a Compliance Assurance Manager for its GCIT team in Manila. You will lead end-to-end assurance testing across AML, sanctions, safeguarding, and regulatory reporting, and coach a team of analysts to produce clear, actionable findings.

You will collaborate with Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit to scope testing, design plans, and communicate results to stakeholders. The role is hybrid with on-site three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk, or related discipline—or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in compliance assurance, internal audit, risk testing, or regulatory consulting in financial services or fintech.
• Experience directly managing and developing team members, including performance feedback and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end assurance testing engagements within one or more compliance domains.
• Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of analysts, including performance management and career development.
• Design and execute test plans that assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Identify, document, and validate control gaps and findings, partnering with process owners on remediation.
• Apply and help refine the testing methodology and templates used across the team.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to scope testing and communicate results.
• Present testing results and findings in internal review and compliance forums.

Skills

Analytical leadership

Compliance testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Regulatory knowledge AML/CTF sanctions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk, or related discipline

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.

As a Compliance Assurance Manager on Remitly's Global Compliance Internal Testing (GCIT) team, you will manage compliance control testing engagements that support Remitly's ability to operate safely and responsibly across global markets. GCIT sits within Remitly's Global Audit & Assurance (GAA) organization and operates as an independent, second line of defense testing function. You will apply your expertise to assess controls across regulatory domains such as AML, sanctions, consumer protection, safeguarding, and regulatory reporting, and help ensure findings are clear, credible, and actionable.

This role requires strong organizational skills and direct people leadership, along with the ability to work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit to deliver assurance testing that supports Remitly's compliance program.

You Will:

• Manage end-to-end assurance testing engagements within one or more compliance domains
• Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of analysts, including performance management and career development
• Design and execute test plans that assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls
• Identify, document, and validate control gaps and findings, partnering with process owners on remediation
• Apply and help refine the testing methodology and templates used across the team
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to scope testing and communicate results
• Present testing results and findings in internal review and compliance forums

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk, or related discipline—or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of experience in compliance assurance, internal audit, risk testing, or regulatory consulting in financial services or fintech
• Experience directly managing and developing team members, including performance feedback and coaching
• Working knowledge of regulatory domains such as AML/CTF, OFAC/sanctions, consumer protection, safeguarding, and transaction monitoring
• Experience managing testing engagements from planning through reporting
• Ability to identify and communicate control gaps clearly to stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple engagements at once

Location: Based in Managua, Nicaragua or Mandaluyong City, Manila. Working arrangement: hybrid with an on-site expectation of 3x/week.

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.

Remitly is a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families in over 170 countries around the world. Remitly helps immigrants send money home in a safe, reliable and transparent manner. Its digitally-native, cross-border remittance app eliminates the long wait times, complexities and fees typical of traditional remittance processes. Building on its strong foundation, Remitly is expanding its suite of products to further its mission and transform financial services for immigrants all around the world.