Compliance Associate II, Assurance

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.

About the Role:

As an L3 GCIT Analyst at Remitly, you will play a critical role in evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls across Remitly’s global compliance program. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams in Product, Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to document, assess, and validate controls tied to key regulatory domains—including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), consumer protection, safeguarding, sanctions, and compliance reporting. Your work directly supports our ability to meet regulatory obligations and build trust with customers worldwide.

You Will:

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to document controls related to AML, sanctions, consumer protection, safeguarding, and regulatory reporting obligations

• Plan and execute design and operating effectiveness testing of compliance controls, including policy adherence, transaction monitoring, escalation procedures, reporting accuracy, and third-party oversight.

• Identify control gaps or deficiencies and provide structured, actionable feedback to control owners.

• Track remediation of identified issues and validate implementation of corrective actions.

• Support internal and external audits, regulatory exams, and ongoing control assurance needs.

• Drive improvements in control documentation quality, testing consistency, and knowledge management within the GCIT team.

• Contribute to the evolution of internal testing methodologies and playbooks in alignment with Remitly’s risk appetite and compliance obligations.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience

• 3-5 years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on developing and implementing process improvement initiatives from start to finish in an agile environment

• 3-5  years of experience in compliance testing, internal audit, risk assurance, or a related function in a regulated financial services or fintech environment.

• Strong working knowledge of global AML regulations, sanctions compliance, consumer protection principles, and financial crime frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to test process and control effectiveness with independence and precision.

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills—especially in distilling complex findings into practical recommendations.

• A high degree of integrity, discretion, and ownership mindset.

• Preferred: Familiarity with compliance requirements in the U.S., EEA, or other high-risk jurisdictions.

#Our Benefits:

• Rice Allowance

• Transportation Allowance

• Paid Vacation

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• Accident and Life Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Mental Health & Family Forming 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.

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.