Director, Product Management - Data Platform

Job Description:

Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

Remitly is on a mission to transform the way immigrants send money globally, making financial services more accessible, secure, and efficient. We leverage cutting-edge data infrastructure, AI/ML, and analytics to optimize transactions, detect fraud, and personalize customer experiences.

As the Director of Product, Data Platform, you will drive the strategy, development, and scaling of Remitly's data infrastructure, ensuring it serves as a foundation for intelligent decision-making, compliance, and customer-centric innovations. This is a high-impact leadership role that will shape the future of Remitly's data ecosystem. You will report to the VP of Product - Data and Platforms and collaborate with various engineering teams to achieve your roadmap and goals. This position is hybrid and based in our headquarters in Seattle, WA.

You Will:

• Develop and drive the data platform vision that aligns with Remitly's mission and business objectives.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for data infrastructure, architecture (centralized data catalog, along with the processes of adding or modifying schemas), analytics, and machine learning-driven decisioning systems.
• Prioritize, plan, and oversee the execution of the data platform roadmap, balancing long-term strategic investments with short-term tactical needs.
• Collaborate with engineering to build next-generation data platform - scalable, secure, and high-availability data platforms, ensuring low-latency, high-reliability data pipelines.
• Enable the development of AI/ML models, analytics tools, and data-driven insights that improve customer experiences and optimize business processes.
• Partner with analytics teams to democratize access to Remitly's data via a self-serve approach while providing clear governance and access control
• Work closely with engineering, compliance, finance, and risk teams to deliver data-driven solutions at scale.
• Evangelize a data-first culture, influencing decision-making across product and business teams.
• Effectively communicate the impact and value of data initiatives to executive leadership, partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing platform team focused on data products and infrastructure.

You Have:

• 10+ years of product management experience, with 5+ years in data-related roles (e.g., data platforms, AI/ML, analytics, fintech).
• Strong background in big data technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka, Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong technical acumen, with a deep understanding of data platforms, cloud infrastructure, data governance, and AI/ML applications
• Proven track record of building and scaling data platforms with measurable business impact.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Fintech or payments industry experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, etc.); MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $200,000 - $250,000. In the U.S., 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. #LI-Hybrid

Our Benefits:

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Continuing education and travel benefits

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.