Global Compliance Assurance Leader
Core
Lead compliance assurance initiatives and testing across regulatory domains (AML, sanctions, consumer protection) to strengthen Remitly's second-line-of-defense testing function and support global regulatory readiness.
Role type
Senior IC Global Compliance Assurance Leader with direct people leadership
Builds
Independent second-line-of-defense testing function within Global Audit & Assurance
Domain
Fintech / International Payments / Financial Services Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Compliance assurance leadership, AML/CTF expertise, OFAC/sanctions knowledge, consumer protection regulations, team management, control design, risk mitigation strategies, testing methodologies, cross-functional partnership, regulatory engagement
Preferred skills
International regulatory body experience (FCA, BaFin, MAS), high-risk jurisdiction exposure
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead assurance projects across compliance domains ensuring testing relevance and alignment to risk appetite; Manage, coach, and develop a team of assurance managers and analysts; Advise on control design and risk mitigation in high-risk areas; Evaluate complex processes to deliver forward-looking insights; Contribute to the evolution of the testing framework; Build cross-functional partnerships with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Risk; Represent the team in regulatory engagements and internal audit interactions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with direct people leadership