Compliance Manager at Relay

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Relay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or audit within financial services, fintech, or banking
  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements applicable to marketing, customer onboarding, AML/CTF, and transaction monitoring
  • Experienced with compliance testing, monitoring frameworks, and audit support
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once
  • Strong written and verbal communicator, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly
  • Proven track record of building partnerships across Compliance, Legal, Operations, and business functions
  • Bonus: Familiarity with fintech business models and sponsor bank relationships
  • Bonus: Direct experience interacting with regulators, auditors, or bank partners
  • Bonus: Knowledge of regulatory expectations around marketing compliance, FDIC insurance disclosures, and pass-through deposit insurance requirements

Responsibilities

  • Review Relay’s marketing content (digital, print, campaigns, and customer communications) against regulatory standards and sponsor bank requirements
  • Identify compliance gaps and provide actionable feedback to the Marketing team to ensure all materials meet bank and regulatory expectations
  • Partner with Legal, Marketing, and Compliance Advisory to build controls that prevent issues at the source
  • Represent Relay to liaise with the sponsor bank compliance team on understanding requirements and help internal stakeholders meet key mandates
  • Execute second-line monitoring and testing across key Risk Operations processes, including onboarding, KYC/KYB, and transaction monitoring
  • Develop and maintain oversight testing plans, track progress, and communicate results with relevant stakeholders
  • Prepare management reporting on findings, escalate significant issues, and support remediation of identified gaps
  • Recommend enhancements to compliance and operational processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness
  • Lead or contribute as a stakeholder to strategic compliance initiatives, including new product development, new business initiatives, and major risk projects
  • Provide subject matter expertise to ensure compliance is embedded in operational and product design
  • Support the execution of risk and compliance transformation initiatives within the Risk Ops team
  • Act as a key liaison with Internal Audit, sponsor bank, and regulatory agencies, including coordinating responses to information requests, managing remediation commitments, and addressing findings
  • Promote a proactive compliance culture by providing guidance and training to business partners
  • Serve as the compliance lead for external audits, bank-mandated reviews, and remediation projects
  • Coordinate documentation, responses, and evidence gathering across teams to ensure timely and thorough completion
  • Track remediation commitments and ensure sustainable improvements are implemented

Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Marketing Compliance
KYC
KYB
Transaction Monitoring
Risk Management
Compliance Testing
Audit Oversight
Remediation Projects
Risk Operations

Relay

Communication platform for workforce efficiency

About Relay

Relay is a communication platform aimed at improving workforce efficiency, especially for workers who do not have access to traditional communication tools or who use walkie-talkies. The platform utilizes Push-to-Talk (PTT) technology, which allows users to communicate instantly without the limitations of traditional walkie-talkies, such as limited range and security concerns. Relay includes features like GPS tracking, emergency alerts, and works on both mobile and desktop devices, all controlled through a voice interface. Unlike its competitors, Relay focuses on providing a subscription service that includes software integrations and regular updates to adapt to the changing needs of businesses. The main goal of Relay is to enhance communication for active workers, ensuring they can connect efficiently and safely.

Raleigh, North CarolinaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$46.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health, dental & vision
PTO
Paid sick leave
401(k) with 3% match
Paid parental leave
Connection & wellness credit
Equipment & tools
Flexible work environment
Free snacks & fun times

Risks

Emerging competitors like Apiture and Vantaca threaten Relay's market share.
Rapid AI translation advancements by others could outpace Relay's TeamTranslate feature.
Reliance on Series B funding may lead to financial instability if growth targets aren't met.

Differentiation

Relay offers real-time language translation for frontline teams, enhancing communication efficiency.
The platform integrates GPS tracking and emergency alerts, ensuring worker safety and coordination.
Relay's voice interface eliminates the need for traditional bulky walkie-talkies, improving mobility.

Upsides

Relay's Series B funding of $35M supports growth in productivity and safety features.
The demand for cloud-based communication platforms is rising, benefiting Relay's scalable solutions.
Advancements in voice interface technology enhance Relay's user interaction and accessibility.

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