Director, AML & Verification Programs - FinCrime Lead

Remitly; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical + 401k

Parental leave

Mental health benefits

ESPP

Education & travel

Job summary

Remitly is seeking a Director, Program Management - Technical to lead verification programs, analytics, and FinCrime controls across products and geographies. You will own FLOD controls, onboarding, and account security while partnering with Product, Engineering, and Compliance.

This high-impact role requires navigating ambiguity and delivering auditable, scalable solutions. You will report to the VP of Identity and Trust, guiding a technically focused team and driving regulatory alignment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program management or risk control ownership within AML, FinCrime, or regulatory programs.
• 6+ years of people management experience.
• Experience leading analytics and/or data science teams; familiarity with building data products and predictive scores.
• Deep understanding of AML and related control systems (screening, document validation, sanctions rules, etc.).
• Strong familiarity with audit, regulatory reporting, and control documentation practices.
• Technical fluency, with ability to interpret and write BRDs and collaborate with engineering.
• Ability to context-switch across product, compliance, and operational domains and provide structured clarity.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end verification control lifecycle management, including impact assessment, rule design, FLOD testing, and control effectiveness reviews.
• Define clear roles, responsibilities and expectations for team members; develop team and hire for needed skills.
• Develop data products and risk scores to support program optimization and inform product roadmaps.
• Define North Star metrics for our programs and ship data insights to stakeholders across regions.
• Deliver AML and customer experience outcomes by understanding Remitly’s customer base.
• Explore AI capabilities to accelerate impact and drive innovation in the team.
• Own the process for new product and regional expansion to enable quick launches.
• Lead audit/exam readiness with evidence, traceability, and control mapping.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and Sanctions programs to close regulatory gaps.

Skills

Program management

People management

Analytics

Data science

AML controls

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or risk management

CAMS certification preferred

Job description

Remitly is seeking a Director, Program Management - Technical to lead verification programs, analytics, and FinCrime controls across products and geographies. You will own FLOD controls, onboarding, and account security while partnering with Product, Engineering, and Compliance.

This high-impact role requires navigating ambiguity and delivering auditable, scalable solutions. You will report to the VP of Identity and Trust, guiding a technically focused team and driving regulatory alignment