Full-Time

Senior Program Manager

Technical, South Asia Payments

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Remitly

Remitly

1,001-5,000 employees

Facilitates international money transfers for immigrants

No salary listed

Senior

London, UK

Hybrid role requiring 50% of time onsite in London office.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of program management experience, ideally in technically complex domains.
  • Demonstrated success in setting strategy, defining roadmaps, and managing programs that require cross-functional coordination and technical depth.
  • Proven ability to deep dive into technical systems and APIs, ask the right questions, and partner effectively with engineering teams.
  • Strong project management skills with an ability to align stakeholders and execute on high-impact initiatives.
  • A natural curiosity and comfort exploring data, systems design, and service interactions to identify risks and opportunities.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and act on customer pain points, market dynamics, and competitive opportunities to deliver a money transfer network with clear strategic differentiation.
  • Develop and communicate a multi-year roadmap, aligning cross-functional teams on vision, priorities, and execution.
  • Lead technical investigations into internal and partner systems, APIs, and integration points to ensure scalable, secure, and performant solutions.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships across engineering, business, compliance, and partner teams to deliver outcomes.
  • Drive operational excellence and program delivery through structured problem solving, a bias for action, and deep technical curiosity.
  • Contribute to the culture and craft of program management, fostering inclusivity, clarity, and customer-centrism within the team.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in payments, fintech, or the remittance industry strongly preferred.

Remitly focuses on international money transfers, helping immigrants send money to their families quickly and securely at lower costs than traditional banks. The company charges transaction fees and earns from the exchange rate margin, offering various transfer options like bank deposits and cash pickups. Remitly enhances user experience through its website and mobile app, allowing real-time tracking of transfers. Additionally, it engages with immigrant communities by providing helpful resources and supporting educational initiatives.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration with Monoova's PayTo boosts speed and affordability in Australia.
  • New Vancouver office signals growth and innovation in the Canadian market.
  • Partnership with Major League Cricket enhances brand visibility in cricket-loving regions.

What critics are saying

  • 3.5% U.S. remittance tax could impact Remitly's pricing strategy and competitiveness.
  • Traditional banks enhancing cross-border services pose a competitive threat to Remitly.
  • Vancouver expansion may increase costs if Canadian market growth is slower than expected.

What makes Remitly unique

  • Remitly focuses on immigrants, offering tailored services for cross-border money transfers.
  • The company leverages technology for real-time tracking and transparent transactions.
  • Remitly provides educational content and scholarships, enhancing its social responsibility image.

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