Job Description:

Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

You will contribute to Remitly's mission by ensuring that Remitly, UK Ltd. maintains full compliance with applicable laws and regulations in addition to anticipation of new laws and regulations. You will oversee legal and regulatory risks and you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will help drive the launch of new products while ensuring a suitable compliance program is put in place. This role will be a hybrid role based in and our London office and will report to our Director of Compliance.

You Will:

You will be in an important compliance management role with a broad remit and responsibilities and become part of the Management Board as policy maker, including:

• Directing and overseeing the compliance framework and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and in compliance with all relevant regulatory obligations.
• Overseeing the implementation of policies and procedures,
• Directing the Annual Compliance Policy, Plan and Monitoring Program.
• In conjunction with the compliance manager, provide regular compliance reporting and management information to the Board, management, Global Compliance organistaion and other forums as required.
• Overseeing the compliance monitoring and testing and ensure timely reporting and remediation of any compliance breaches once identified.
• Ensure that all regulatory reports, returns, requests, business requirements and notifications are submitted to FCA as required.
• Oversight of the performance of Compliance services outsourced and that these are operating within the defined service levels.
• Overseeing and reporting on current and future compliance and regulatory risks, as well as ensuring there is a strategic process for changes in the local regulatory environment.
• Ensuring there is the appropriate second line of defence monitoring in place for all applicable compliance requirements, conducting policy and compliance reviews; liaising with internal and external auditors;
• In conjunction with the compliance manager, ensure appropriate Governance structure exists and is embedded.
• Provide leadership with ensuring compliance with the AML-CFT requirements through effective implementation of the AML-CFT compliance programme and conducting a assessment of the AML-CFT compliance programme to ensure it continues to be effective in addressing ML-TF risks for local business and market; and
• Supporting the wider Compliance Organisation with ad-hoc project and expansion plans.

You Have:

• Professional experience of 5-10 years
• Compliance /AML related qualification or equivalent preferred.
• Adept experience in dealing with regulatory authorities.
• Previous experience working in a financial institution
• AML/KYC experience
• Analytical and good communication skills and able to easily interact with colleagues and external contacts.
• Able to work as part of a wider team of geographically dispersed highly skilled professionals

Our Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Commuter benefit
• Learning and development benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Corridor Travel Benefit Reimbursement

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.

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Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.