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.
We are looking for a Principal Program Manager, Technical to join our Verification Program team within the Identity & Trust organization. In this role, you will own and drive programs that strengthen Remitly’s verification controls across 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. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role for a principal program manager who thrives in ambiguity, can connect technical systems to regulatory intent, and builds clarity across product, engineering, compliance, and operations stakeholders. You’ll be part of 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 Head of Verification Program Management and work closely with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Compliance.
Lead end-to-end verification control lifecycle management, including rule design, FLOD testing, and control effectiveness reviews.
Partner with product stakeholders on control design for new products and initiativesServe as an expert on transaction monitoring, maintaining continuity for incident response, audit requests, and new product risk assessments.
Leverage automation and AI tooling throughout the control lifecycle, including gathering industry insights, recommending enhancements and gathering data.
Build repeatable processes, with review gates to ensure qualityTranslate verification risk insights into business and system requirements, partnering with compliance, product, and engineering to operationalize scalable solutions.
Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning Verification, Transaction Monitoring, and Sanctions programs to close regulatory gaps and streamline FLOD testing.8+ years of experience in program management or risk control ownership within AML, FinCrime, or regulatory programs (preferably payments or remittances).
Deep understanding of AML and related control systems (screening, document validation, sanctions rules, etc.).
Solid familiarity with audit,



regulatory reporting, and control documentation practices.
Technical fluency, with ability to collaborate with engineering Ability to context-switch across product, compliance, and operational domains and provide structured clarity in ambiguous situations.
Advanced skills and comfort analyzing operational, customer cohort and risk control data.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global time zones.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, risk management, or related field (CAMS or similar certification preferred).
In Canada, Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical perks offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role. #Four weeks vacationHealth BenefitsMental Health & Family Forming BenefitsRRSP plan with company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Life Insurance & DisabilityContinuing educationOur Connected Work Culture These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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. 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. #

📌 Principal Program Manager- Identity (Canada)
🏢 Remitly Canada Operations
📍 Canada