Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, Remitly
Canada
CA$112-140k
+ Equity
3+ days a week in office (Burnaby, BC)
International payments company
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International payments company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
CA$112-140k
+ Equity
3+ days a week in office (Burnaby, BC)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
Role
Who you are
- Deep Canadian regulatory experience. 8+ years in compliance within Canada's financial services sector — ideally at a payments company, money services business, or cross-border remittance provider where the stakes of getting it right are felt by real people
- Broad regulatory knowledge. Strong command of Canada's regulatory environment across areas such as financial crime, payments regulation, consumer protection, and privacy — with hands-on experience managing examinations and building relationships across multiple regulatory bodies
- Licensing and registration expertise. A proven track record managing the full lifecycle of financial services licensing and registration in Canada, including with FINTRAC and the Bank of Canada
- Strategic judgment and influence. The ability to translate complex, evolving regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions — and to act as a strategic bridge between Canada's local compliance needs and Remitly's global business objectives, influencing cross-functional and executive stakeholders across the organization
- Product partnership mindset. Experience working alongside Product and Engineering teams to make compliance a feature of how we build, not a friction point that slows us down
- An owner's mentality. You hold yourself accountable for outcomes, not just activities — you're curious, data-driven, and not afraid to raise the hard questions when it matters
- Education. Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field; CAMS or equivalent certification is preferred. Familiarity with Québec's regulatory environment, including Revenue Québec, is an asset
What the job involves
- Since 2011, Remitly has been building trusted financial services for immigrants sending money home — and in Canada, that trust starts with a compliance program that's as strong as our promise to customers
- We are looking for a Canadian Deputy Chief Compliance Officer to lead and strengthen that program. Reporting to our Chief Compliance Officer, Americas, you will be accountable for the strategic direction of Remitly's Canadian compliance programs
- These programs span areas such as financial crime, payments regulation, consumer protection, and privacy. Your role is to ensure we grow responsibly across an evolving regulatory landscape
- This is a cornerstone leadership role. In this role, you will shape our regulatory strategy. You will also serve as a senior subject matter authority across our key regulatory relationships. Additionally, you will partner across the business to ensure compliance is built into how we scale, not bolted on after the fact
- Own the compliance program. Lead the design, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of Remitly Canada's compliance programs — including financial crime, payments regulation, consumer protection, and privacy — ensuring they remain robust and fit for purpose as our business and regulatory obligations evolve
- Shape our regulatory strategy. Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer as a senior compliance authority in engagements with regulators such as FINTRAC, the Bank of Canada, and provincial authorities; lead our examination readiness and provide forward-looking counsel so we stay ahead of Canada's shifting compliance landscape
- Protect our licenses and registrations. Oversee Remitly's regulatory registrations and authorizations in Canada, ensuring we meet all associated obligations and maintain the regulatory standing our customers and partners depend on
- Drive financial crime effectiveness. Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of our financial crime program — including transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD, investigations, and mandatory reporting — so our controls are as scalable as our growth
- Champion our customers. Own Remitly's approach to consumer protection and data privacy in Canada, ensuring the customers who trust us with their hard-earned money are protected, informed, and heard — with strong, independent processes for complaints and dispute resolution
- Enable responsible growth. Partner with Product and Engineering to build compliance into how we design and launch — so new features and market expansions reflect our values and meet our obligations from day one
- Build a culture of integrity. Be the regional voice for ethical conduct and compliance ownership, equipping our Canadian teams with the clarity and tools they need to deliver on Remitly's promise — every transaction, every time
- Keep leadership informed. Provide clear, data-driven reporting to the Board of Directors and Global Leadership on the health of Canada's compliance and risk posture
Our take
Since its inception in 2011, Remitly has focussed on helping immigrants to send money across the world faster, cheaper and easier. The company has grown exponentially since then and now operates across multiple continents. Remitly put down most of its success on putting its customers first.
The emergence of digital banks with low transaction fees cross-country has increased competition in a space where Remitly was dominant for many years. The company must continue to innovate its product to ensure it is the go-to place for these types of payments.
That said, Remitly continues to partner with exciting companies and improve their service for loyal customers. The company is setting its sights beyond its core remittance service, such as through the introduction of Passbook, an app that allows customers to access digital banking through a partner bank.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Jul 2020
$85m
LATE VC
Jul 2019
$135m
SERIES E
Total funding: $435.8m
Company benefits
- Spend up to $1,000 per year on costs related to continuing education or on travel to countries Remitly serves, allowing you to gain insights to our customer’s journeys
- All of our office spaces offer our employees a place to collaborate and celebrate. With locally sourced artwork and vibrant designs, they create an environment that all can enjoy
- Fill your cup up outside of work and take advantage of our generous paid time off policies, leave policies, and flex working hours to ensure you are able to meet the demands of life outside of work
- Tap into the learning routines, resources and affinity groups Remitly provides to help you further your own DEI journey
- Contribute to the communities we serve through volunteering, employee giving, or civic advocacy
- Remitly provides rich benefit plans intended to cover the needs of our diverse teammates
Company HQ
Central Business District, Seattle, WA
Leadership
Matt Oppenheimer
(CEO & Co-Founder)After completing an M.B.A from Harvard Business School he worked as a Director for Barclays before founding Remitly in 2011.
Josh Hug
(Vice Chair & Co-Founder)He was a Director at Real Networks for 7 years before co-founding Shelfari, which was acquired by Amazon as he stayed onboard to run it as CEO.
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