Hybrid Principal PM, Identity & Trust

Remitly; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Remitly is seeking a Principal Program Manager, Identity & Trust to lead end-to-end verification controls across products and geographies. You will own the FLOD control lifecycle, design controls with product teams, and ensure robust transaction monitoring, incident response, and audit readiness.

This role emphasizes automation, regulatory alignment, and scalable risk management. You will collaborate with engineering, compliance, and operations to translate risk insights into scalable solutions,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program management or risk control within AML/FinCrime or regulatory programs.
• 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 collaborate with engineering teams.
• Ability to context-switch across product, compliance, and operational domains with structured clarity.
• Advanced skills in analyzing operational, customer cohort and risk control data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across global time zones.
• Prior fintech/remittance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end verification control lifecycle management, including rule design and FLOD testing.
• Partner with product stakeholders on control design for new products and initiatives.
• Serve as an expert on transaction monitoring and incident response, audits, and risk assessments.
• Leverage automation and AI tooling throughout the control lifecycle.
• Translate verification risk insights into business and system requirements with cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive and maintain audit and exam readiness with evidence, traceability, and control mapping.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning Verification, Transaction Monitoring, and Sanctions programs.

Skills

Program management

Regulatory compliance

AML / FinCrime

Technical collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CAMS or similar certification

Job description

Remitly is seeking a Principal Program Manager, Identity & Trust to lead end-to-end verification controls across products and geographies. You will own the FLOD control lifecycle, design controls with product teams, and ensure robust transaction monitoring, incident response, and audit readiness.

This role emphasizes automation, regulatory alignment, and scalable risk management. You will collaborate with engineering, compliance, and operations to translate risk insights into scalable solutions,