Full-Time

Senior Program Manager-Technical

Lending

Posted on 10/25/2024

Remitly

Remitly

1,001-5,000 employees

International money transfer for immigrants

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$144k - $180kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Arlington, VA, USA

Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days a week in the Arlington office.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in program management and/or banking business operations
  • Experience driving medium-to-large sized technical projects with external partners and cross-functional internal stakeholders in a financial services or lending capacity
  • Strong program management skills with experience taking initiatives from conception to launch and managing end-to-end execution of projects
  • Built connections and relationships across geographies and departments to get the information you need to facilitate planning and execution
  • Experience working with product and engineers to make tough tradeoffs and the ability to sweat the details to understand the impacts of these tradeoffs and find a careful balance between short-term outcomes and long-term effects
Responsibilities
  • Help define the lending product strategy and technology roadmap, balancing the need for continuous improvement on existing products, while driving new products and features
  • Capture implications of decisions and tradeoffs needed for the team while creating organizational alignment
  • Design, document, implement and manage programs and operational processes that help us scale within Remitly
  • Identify inefficiencies in Remitly's lending operating model and drive new solutions (including defining technical and operational requirements) to address them
  • Manage end-to-end project plans for new implementations, working with other stakeholders and external partners to ensure delivery

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, and engages with immigrant communities by providing helpful resources and educational support. Its goal is to meet the unique needs of immigrants while ensuring fast, affordable, and reliable money transfer services.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$423.9M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased digital wallet adoption in key markets expands Remitly's reach to unbanked individuals.
  • AI agents in operations could reduce costs and improve Remitly's efficiency.
  • Visa collaboration enhances Remitly's cross-border fund flow services, boosting customer satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • Swift's integration into banks' channels poses a competitive threat to Remitly.
  • AI agents' rise may challenge Remitly's operational model in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Schall Law Firm's investigation could impact investor confidence and Remitly's reputation.

What makes Remitly unique

  • Remitly focuses on immigrants, offering competitive rates and fast, secure transactions.
  • The company leverages technology for a seamless user experience via its app and website.
  • Remitly engages with immigrant communities through content and educational initiatives.

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Benefits

Continuing Education or Travel Stipend

Office Culture

Flexible PTO, Schedules and Leaves

DEI Learning Opportunities

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