Chief Compliance Officer

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:

This PCF-12 role carries statutory responsibility under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity Regime. The role involves providing independent oversight of regulatory risks, advising senior management on compliance matters, and ensuring that all local and group compliance requirements are met. The individual will work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to ensure strong governance, appropriate controls, and a culture of integrity and compliance across the business. This role will be based in Dublin, Ireland and will report to the CEO of Remitly Europe.

You Will:

• Lead the design and implementation of the local compliance framework, ensuring alignment with group standards and Irish regulatory expectations.
• Own the Annual Compliance Plan and direct compliance monitoring, testing, and issue remediation processes.
• Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and manuals to reflect evolving business activity and applicable legal requirements.
• Serve as the local contact for all compliance-related regulatory engagement, ensuring timely responses to supervisory requests and proactive relationship management.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of all local regulatory reports, notifications, and returns.
• Provide regular and ad hoc compliance reporting to the Board, senior management, and group compliance.
• Identify, assess, and escalate compliance and regulatory risks, including tracking developments in the legal and regulatory environment that may impact the business.
• Ensure appropriate second line oversight is in place, including reviews of controls, documentation, and business processes.
• Act as a key adviser to the business on compliance matters, including new product launches, market entry, or strategic initiatives.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the AML/CFT programme, including internal training, escalation protocols, and transaction monitoring oversight.
• Work closely with the MLRO and other control functions to ensure effective financial crime risk management.
• Develop and deliver regulatory compliance training tailored to local needs and roles.
• Maintain clear records of compliance activity, including breaches, conflicts of interest, and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with group compliance teams to align local and global standards and participate in group-led compliance initiatives or remediation work.

You Have:

• 7+ years of work experience within the Compliance & AML/KYC, ideally within the financial services / fintech industry
• Experience working with the Central Bank of Ireland other regulatory bodies, if applicable
• Ability to partner effectively with a variety of both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work as part of a wider team of geographically dispersed accomplished professionals

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically €136,000 – €170,000. In Ireland, Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

Our Benefits:

• 34 days of vacation (including public holidays)
• Group private medical insurance
• Group pension (6% contributed) and group income protection
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Learning and Development 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.