Remitly
Remitly Career Growth & Development
Frequently Asked Questions
Remitly offers a growth-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to expand their skills, take ownership and explore opportunities beyond their immediate roles. Career development is closely tied to the company’s values—such as “be an owner,” “aim for the stars” and “continuously improve”—which promote long-term thinking, learning and professional growth.
Employees are supported through structured development programs, including leadership training, mentorship and coaching. In 2024, Remitly expanded leadership and management development initiatives, offering training, live coaching and practical tools to help employees strengthen communication, decision-making and performance.
The company also provides strong cross-functional and global growth opportunities. Employees frequently work beyond their core roles, gaining exposure across teams such as Product, Engineering, Compliance and Customer Success. Programs like customer immersion experiences and global collaboration initiatives help employees build broader context and deepen their expertise.
As a rapidly scaling global platform—with continued product expansion and innovation—Remitly creates ongoing opportunities for employees to take on new challenges, grow their careers and contribute to meaningful, customer-focused solutions.
Employee Perspective
“Being in a company that is growing and evolving so quickly… means that constant opportunities come up over time that you wouldn’t have necessarily anticipated.”
— Jago McKenzie, USA General Manager
At-a-Glance
- Growth approach: Values-driven, ownership-focused, continuous learning
- Development opportunities: Leadership training, mentorship, coaching, cross-functional projects
- Career mobility: Opportunities to expand beyond core roles and gain global exposure
- Work environment: Fast-growing, innovative platform with evolving roles and responsibilities
External Signals
- Employee sentiment: ~81% of employees report a strong sense of belonging (Remitly Global Impact Report 2024)
- Recognition: 12 Comparably awards across 2025–2026, including Best Company Culture, Best Company for Diversity and Best Company for Women
- Culture score: 85/100 (A+) based on 7,000+ employee ratings
Remitly supports employee learning through a combination of structured development programs, hands-on experience and a culture that prioritizes curiosity and continuous improvement. Learning is embedded in the company’s values—such as “dive deep,” “be an owner” and “continuously improve”—which encourage employees to explore new ideas, ask questions and expand their capabilities over time.
Employees have access to leadership training, mentorship and coaching programs designed to build both technical and soft skills. In 2024, Remitly expanded its development initiatives to include live coaching sessions and structured training focused on communication, decision-making and leadership effectiveness.
Learning is also driven through real-world, cross-functional experience. Employees are encouraged to go beyond their core roles, working across teams such as Product, Engineering and Customer Experience. Programs like customer immersion initiatives and global collaboration efforts help employees gain deeper insights into customer needs while building new skills in problem-solving and collaboration.
Additionally, Remitly fosters a strong learning mindset through its engineering and leadership philosophies, which emphasize curiosity and asking “why” to better understand problems, uncover context and drive more effective solutions. This approach helps employees continuously grow while aligning their work with broader business outcomes.
Employee Perspective
“What we do every day matters — and more importantly — why we do it matters.”
— Mallory Boulter, VP of Global Impact
At-a-Glance
- Learning approach: Continuous, curiosity-driven, values-based
- Development programs: Leadership training, mentorship, coaching, structured learning initiatives
- Skill-building methods: Cross-functional work, customer immersion, real-world problem solving
- Culture of growth: Encourages asking “why,” deep thinking and continuous improvement
External Signals
- Employee sentiment: ~81% of employees report a strong sense of belonging (Remitly Global Impact Report 2024)
- Recognition: 12 Comparably awards across 2025–2026, including Best Company Culture and Best Company for Women
- Culture score: 85/100 (A+) based on 7,000+ employee ratings
Remitly supports employees through a combination of mentorship, coaching and leadership development programs designed to foster continuous growth and skill development. These efforts are closely tied to the company’s values—such as “hire and grow exceptional people,” “be an owner” and “continuously improve”—which emphasize learning, accountability and long-term development.
Employees benefit from structured leadership training and coaching initiatives that help build key skills in communication, decision-making and team leadership. In 2024, Remitly expanded its development programs to include live coaching sessions and targeted training for managers and team members, enabling employees to grow both within their roles and into future leadership positions.
Mentorship at Remitly is also embedded in day-to-day work. Managers play an active role in coaching employees, helping them connect their work to customer impact and broader business outcomes. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their development, explore new areas and learn from cross-functional collaboration across global teams.
Additionally, the company fosters a culture of learning through curiosity and open dialogue. Employees are encouraged to ask questions, seek deeper understanding and continuously improve—creating an environment where mentorship and coaching are ongoing, practical and closely tied to real-world challenges.
Employee Perspective
“I’ve since applied this by coaching my team to not just hit metrics but to understand why each number matters — how it reflects customer experience and operational efficiency.”
— Charlaine M., Team Manager, Customer Protection
At-a-Glance
- Mentorship style: Continuous, manager-led and values-driven
- Coaching programs: Leadership training, live coaching sessions, development initiatives
- Growth approach: Ownership-focused, cross-functional learning, real-world application
- Learning culture: Emphasis on curiosity, feedback and continuous improvement
External Signals
- Employee sentiment: ~81% of employees report a strong sense of belonging (Remitly Global Impact Report 2024)
- Recognition: 12 Comparably awards in 2026, including Best Company Culture and Best Company for Women
- Culture score: 85/100 (A+) based on 7,000+ employee ratings
Remitly Employee Perspectives
I love the way Remitly challenges me to learn. The remittance and, more broadly, financial services industry and our products are incredibly complex. I am energized by trying to understand how it all comes together and what we can do to continue improving the experience for our customers and their families. Not once have I been bored at Remitly.
Remitly prioritizes employee growth by fostering a culture of continuous learning, internal mobility, and skill development. Through mentorship, cross-functional opportunities, and structured training programs, the company empowers employees to expand their expertise and evolve in their careers.
“Employees often tell us that they are learning beyond their immediate expertise, exploring different roles over time. Many of our employees take on different roles over their tenure here. They can explore and learn on the job. We offer programs to learn from others via mentoring and sponsoring to stretch each other’s strengths and improve on growth areas. Lastly, we also offer a number of training opportunities with our onboarding program and development program.”
Remitly's Benefits
Allows employees to pursue continuing education during work hours
Remitly allows employees to set aside 8 hours of designated learning and development time, per employee, per month.
Hosts Lunch and Learns
Remitly hosts lunch and learn meetings on occasion.
Job training & conferences
Offers mentorship program
Provides continuing education stipend
Provides online course subscriptions
Promote from within
Provides customized development tracks
