Director – Global GCIT Leader and Finance Country Leader
RemitlyManagua, Nicaragua
Posted April 1, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description
Remitly is seeking a Director, Global GCIT Leader and Finance Country Leader to lead a high-performing Second Line of Defense assurance function overseeing compliance and operational risks across the Company’s global operations. The role covers risks across the Company’s money services business, including financial crime, safeguarding, consumer protection, licensing, payments regulation, conduct risk, and other obligations applicable to a global money transmission and financial services organization.
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive experience in assurance, audit, compliance oversight, or risk management within financial services, fintech, or a regulated money services business.
- Demonstrated experience conducting enterprise risk assessments and leading compliance or operational assurance reviews.
- Deep understanding of risks impacting global money transmission, financial crime, safeguarding, and consumer protection frameworks.
- Experience building or transforming assurance methodologies and operating models.
- Direct experience interacting with regulators and supporting supervisory examinations.
- Experience leading geographically distributed teams.
- Strong executive presence, communication skills, and ability to influence senior stakeholders across lines of defense.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (CPA, CIA, CAMS, CRCM) preferred.
Benefits
- In Site Subsidized Meals
- Transportation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
- Private Life Insurance
- On site Clinic and Remitly Doctor
- Continuous learning tools & certification programs
- Two consecutive days off
