Risk Officer

São Paulo, Brazil

Category: Compliance
Job ID: R_106112
Job Type: Regular

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:

You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the risk management framework for the organisation. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with various regulatory expectations and maintaining the financial stability and operational integrity of our business activities. You will be a member of Remitly's Enterprise Risk Management organisation supporting programs and risk management activities across a number of jurisdictions in which we operate. This role is based in our São Paulo office in Brazil (hybrid), and reports to the Director of Enterprise Risk Management.

You Will:

Actively contribute to and scale the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERM) for local entities
Support Risk Officers in managing and setting the strategy for local entities
Support local risk function including risk controls, setting and managing risk exposures
Develop and use risk identification and measurement tools
Perform risk assessments, analyse current risks, and identify potential risks affecting the entity and products
Help mitigate risks arising from internal processes, people and systems
Investigate procedures and processes, appropriately documenting activities and identify appropriate controls
Review and evaluate new and revised processes to ensure the appropriate risk management oversight and infrastructure exist to measure, monitor, and control such risks
Provide analysis and support in risk decisions with stakeholders/business leaders
Contribute to continuous enterprise risk and controls self assessment process, including ongoing gathering of risk data, maintaining enterprise risk universe, and reporting to key stakeholders
Maintain and develop the risk monitoring programme and remediation work
Mitigate threats by developing risk maps, strategic action plans and monitoring risk mitigation efforts
Facilitate the execution of risk management policies and procedures with the first line

You Have:

A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in risk management within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of financial regulations
Some familiarity with market risk benefical
Proven track record of developing and implementing risk management frameworks

Our Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision via CarePlus
Life Insurance 2x earnings
Income Protection 24x monthly earnings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available for eligible employees
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
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 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.

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:

You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the risk management framework for the organisation. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with various regulatory expectations and maintaining the financial stability and operational integrity of our business activities. You will be a member of Remitly's Enterprise Risk Management organisation supporting programs and risk management activities across a number of jurisdictions in which we operate. This role is based in our São Paulo office in Brazil (hybrid), and reports to the Director of Enterprise Risk Management.

You Will:

Actively contribute to and scale the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERM) for local entities
Support Risk Officers in managing and setting the strategy for local entities
Support local risk function including risk controls, setting and managing risk exposures
Develop and use risk identification and measurement tools
Perform risk assessments, analyse current risks, and identify potential risks affecting the entity and products
Help mitigate risks arising from internal processes, people and systems
Investigate procedures and processes, appropriately documenting activities and identify appropriate controls
Review and evaluate new and revised processes to ensure the appropriate risk management oversight and infrastructure exist to measure, monitor, and control such risks
Provide analysis and support in risk decisions with stakeholders/business leaders
Contribute to continuous enterprise risk and controls self assessment process, including ongoing gathering of risk data, maintaining enterprise risk universe, and reporting to key stakeholders
Maintain and develop the risk monitoring programme and remediation work
Mitigate threats by developing risk maps, strategic action plans and monitoring risk mitigation efforts
Facilitate the execution of risk management policies and procedures with the first line

You Have:

A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in risk management within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of financial regulations
Some familiarity with market risk benefical
Proven track record of developing and implementing risk management frameworks

Our Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision via CarePlus
Life Insurance 2x earnings
Income Protection 24x monthly earnings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available for eligible employees
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
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 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.

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