Technical program manager Jobs in North Vancouver, BC

Job Description :

At Remitly we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access move and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011 weve 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 its supporting loved ones back home growing a business across continents or pursuing new opportunities abroad were not just here to move money were here to move our global customers forward.

Were looking for builders reimaginers and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology trust and transformation. If thats you and youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your careerwe invite you to join over 2800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

About the Role :

We are looking for a Principal Program Manager Technical to join our Verification Program team within the Identity & Trust this role you will own and drive programs that strengthen Remitlys 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. Youll 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. You will work hybrid from our Burnaby office for this role.

You Will :

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 initiatives

Serve as an expert on transaction monitoring rules maintaining continuity for incident response audit requests and new product risk assessments.

Translate verification risk insights into business and system requirements (BRDs) partnering with compliance product and engineering to operationalize scalable solutions.

Drive and maintain audit and exam readiness ensuring evidence documentation traceability and control mapping for all new verification capabilities.

Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning Verification Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions programs to close regulatory gaps and streamline FLOD testing.

You Have :

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.).

Strong familiarity with audit regulatory reporting and control documentation practices.

Technical fluency with ability to interpret and write BRDs and collaborate with engineering and data analytics teams.

Ability to context-switch across product compliance and operational domains and provide structured clarity in ambiguous situations.

Intermediate-to-advanced SQL skills and comfort analyzing operational or risk control data.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global time zones.

Bachelors degree in business risk management or related field (CAMS or similar certification preferred).

Prior experience with fintech payments or remittance products strongly preferred.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is $140000 - $157500. 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 benefits offered as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

Our Benefits

Four weeks vacation

Health Benefits

Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

RRSP plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life Insurance & Disability

Continuing education and travel 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 teams 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.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 140000 - 157500