Governance And Audit Manager

Summary

Join Deel, a global leader in international payroll and compliance, as their Governance and Audit Manager. This role is crucial in enhancing Deel's internal control environment and preparing regulated subsidiaries for regulatory examinations and independent audits. You will develop and maintain governance frameworks, lead regulatory readiness efforts, manage audits, conduct risk assessments, and support compliance committees. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in GRC within financial services, a deep understanding of payment regulations, and strong analytical and communication skills. Deel offers competitive compensation and benefits, including remote work flexibility and stock grant opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), audit, or risk management roles within the financial services or payments industry, preferably in a fintech or regulated environment
• Proven track record of successfully preparing organizations for regulatory examinations and managing independent audits
• Experience in designing and implementing GRC frameworks and policies, with a deep understanding of risk management principles, corporate governance, and compliance protocols
• In-depth knowledge of payment regulations, financial compliance requirements (including AML, KYC), and best practices in GRC
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risk scenarios and regulatory changes
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with senior leadership, regulators, and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in GRC tools and technologies to streamline compliance tracking and risk management activities
• High attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong leadership and organizational skills to oversee cross-functional projects and ensure regulatory and audit preparedness

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Deel's governance frameworks, including policies and procedures to support effective decision-making, accountability, and oversight across payment subsidiaries
• Ensure executive supervision and adherence to corporate governance best practices
• Lead regulatory readiness efforts by ensuring payment subsidiaries are fully compliant with applicable laws and regulations
• Prepare for regulatory examinations through meticulous documentation, ongoing monitoring, and internal reviews
• Anticipate regulatory changes and assess their impact on operations
• Manage the end-to-end process of independent audits, from planning to execution, to ensure the integrity of financial and operational practices
• Conduct thorough internal audits and assessments to identify control weaknesses and compliance gaps, working with cross-functional teams to address any deficiencies
• Conduct regular risk assessments and gap analyses to identify potential risks, control weaknesses, and compliance issues
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and track corrective actions to close gaps
• Ensure that risk management processes are aligned with GRC frameworks and company strategy
• Play a key role in internal governance by supporting compliance and risk committees, facilitating discussions around key risk areas, and ensuring all governance decisions are documented and executed
• Provide regular reports to the executive leadership and board-level risk committees on the state of governance, risk, and compliance within Deel’s payment operations
• Develop and enhance Deel’s compliance programs, focusing on anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and other critical regulatory requirements
• Ensure alignment between business operations and regulatory obligations, and oversee implementation of compliance controls
• Maintain a comprehensive governance, risk, and compliance documentation repository, ensuring all records are up-to-date, accurate, and accessible for regulatory review
• Prepare detailed reports for executive management on governance activities, audit outcomes, and risk assessments
• Act as a liaison between Deel’s internal teams (legal, finance, operations) and external auditors, regulators, and stakeholders
• Ensure transparent communication of compliance issues and governance matters to senior leadership and external parties

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, CPA, or relevant certifications like CRISC, CISA, or CGEIT
• Experience dealing with regulatory bodies and/or framework such as the OCC, FCA, FFIEC or equivalent

Benefits

• 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