Director, Verification Program and AML Controls

Remitly, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health, dental, vision + 401k

Job summary

Remitly, Inc. seeks a Director, Program Management - Technical to lead Verification, analytics, and FinCrime controls across products and geographies.

You will own customer authentication, onboarding controls, and FLOD effectiveness while guiding a highly technical team in regulatory alignment and incident readiness. You will define metrics, build data products, and collaborate with Product, Engineering and Compliance to scale controls as Remitly grows into wallets and lending.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in program management or risk control ownership in AML/FinCrime/regulatory programs.
• 6+ years of people management experience.
• Experience leading analytics and data science teams.
• Familiarity with building data products and predictive scores.
• Deep understanding of AML and related control systems.
• Strong familiarity with audit, regulatory reporting, and control documentation.
• Technical fluency to interpret/write BRDs and collaborate with engineering.
• Ability to operate across product, compliance, and operations domains.
• Intermediate-to-advanced SQL skills and data analysis comfort.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end verification control lifecycle management including impact assessment and rule design.
• Define roles, responsibilities and expectations for team members.
• Develop team members and hire for additional skillsets as needed.
• Develop data products and risk scores to support program optimization.
• Define North Star metrics and ship data insights for stakeholders.
• Understand Remitly's customer base to deliver AML and customer experience outcomes.
• Explore AI use to accelerate impact and drive innovation.
• Own the process for new product and regional expansion with stakeholder alignment.
• Drive audit/exam readiness with evidence documentation and traceability.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and Sanctions.

Skills

Program management

Risk control ownership

AML knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Analytics leadership

Data science leadership

Data products

Predictive scores

Audit & governance

Communication across time zones

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/risk management or related field

CAMS or similar certification preferred

Tools

SQL

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Director, Program Management - Technical to lead our Verification program, analytics and control test teams.

In this role, you’ll lead the team that designs and manages Remitly’s Authentication, Onboarding and Financial Crime Controls across different products and geographies. You will ensure that first line of defense (FLOD) controls are effective, auditable, and scalable as we expand into new markets and product offerings such as wallets and lending. You’ll own customer authentication and account security across Remitly’s products. Your team will operate and tune onboarding controls that prevent promotion abuse and maintain account integrity, while meeting the unique needs of our customer base. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role for a cross functional leader who thrives in ambiguity, can connect technical systems to regulatory intent, combat dynamic bad actors, and builds clarity across product, engineering, compliance, and operations stakeholders. You’ll manage a small but highly technical team responsible for embedding robust FinCrime controls that protect our customers and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations, providing continuity for incident response, new product design, and audit and exam readiness. You will report to the VP of Identity and Trust and work closely with stakeholders across Product, Engineering and Compliance.

You Will

• 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 members and hire for additional skillsets where needed.
• 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 help stakeholders understand how our programs interact with their products or regions.
• Deeply understand the unique needs of Remitly’s customer base to deliver great AML and customer experience outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate how we can leverage AI to accelerate impact, and challenge your team to innovate in their roles.
• Own and improve the process for new product and regional expansion, helping stakeholder teams launch new initiatives quickly while building on top of our platform.
• Drive and maintain audit and exam readiness, ensuring evidence documentation, traceability, and control mapping for all new verification capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and Sanctions programs to close regulatory gaps and streamline FLOD testing.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience in program management or risk control ownership within AML, FinCrime, or regulatory programs (preferably payments or remittances).
• 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 in ambiguous situations.
• Intermediate-to-advanced SQL skills and comfort analyzing operational or risk control data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global time zones.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, or related field (CAMS or similar certification preferred).
• Prior experience with fintech, payments, or remittance products strongly preferred.

Compensation Details

The starting base salary range for this position is typically $196,000-$245,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan.

Our Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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

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.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Remitly

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.