Who we are is what we do.
Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.
The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.
Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.
Why should you be part of our success story?
A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.
We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.
After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.
Job description:
This is a high-impact and high-visibility role requiring a proactive and strategic thinker with strong implementation skills. The Compliance Assurance and Testing Manager will be responsible for designing a strong internal controls environment through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance.
This position reports to the CCO and supports the deputy CCO’s team (global scope). The desired candidate will have a track record of implementing high quality internal controls strategies in a large, complex organization.
Responsibilities:
Own, design, implement and execute internal compliance controls program for multi jurisdictional compliance organization (Financial Crime and Sanctions Compliance).
Build effective working relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders regarding updates on issues, internal controls and key process changes.
Conduct process walkthroughs to clearly identify, document, and assess controls supporting key organizational processes.
Design and implement control testing procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, conduct testing and formulate feedback.
Identify control gaps, provide recommendations for control process improvements, and oversee corrective action plans on control gaps.
Identify opportunities for efficiencies and automation i.e. to utilize various tools to monitor internal controls.
Participate in various projects or initiatives supporting system implementations or changes to ensure adequate controls are incorporated, change control guidelines are followed, and process changes are documented.
Serve as a point of contact to internal and external auditors and support the evaluation of remediation action plans. Support cross functional teams in the issues management process.
Provide regular updates and reports to management, including governance committees and respective Boards.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or relevant field, or equivalent work experience (Fintech/payments experience is highly regarded)
Minimum 5 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management, preferably in fintech or banking environment, knowledge of compliance processes (financial crime and sanctions compliance)
Professional certificates/qualifications in compliance, AML/CFT, risk management, finance, and/or fintech or relevant certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE are nice to have but not required.
Exceptional organizational, project management, and operational skills, with a knack for creating and implementing efficient processes, ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, both independently and cross-functionally.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to articulate legal and regulatory obligations to internal and external stakeholders.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal departments, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Entrepreneurial drive with a can-do attitude
A growth-mindset that enables creativity in thinking, robust analytical skills, an ability to deal with ambiguity, management of changing priorities, and consistency in learning from others.
Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
Some things you’ll enjoy
Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available
At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.
