Project Manager, Data Security, Cybersecurity

Overview

ABOUT US Localcoin, founded in 2017 with headquarters in Toronto, is on a mission to simplify the process and experience of buying or selling digital currencies globally. We envision bringing digital currency to the mainstream financial market through partnerships with leading corporate and franchised retail spaces. With terminals across Canada, Poland, and the APAC region, including Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand, Localcoin is now the fastest growing Bitcoin ATM operator in the world.

At its core, Localcoin believes that everyone should be able to own cryptocurrency and have a deep understanding of blockchain technology. As a member of our rapidly growing team, you'll join a talented, dynamic group of team members who will encourage you to learn, grow, and thrive in your career every step of the way. If you're a self-starter looking to hone your skills in a startup environment that fosters innovation, transparency, and team connectivity, we look forward to hearing from you!

THE ROLE Rate: $33.65 – $43.27 per hour

Contract:

3-month contract (with potential for extension based on business needs)

Location:

Fully Remote Localcoin is hiring a Project Manager to support product and compliance initiatives. This role is best suited for someone at a Project Coordinator or Engineering Delivery Coordinator level who is strong in execution and organization. You will act as the link between Engineering, Product, and Compliance — translating business and regulatory requirements into clear development tasks and ensuring projects stay on track.

Responsibilities include managing work in JIRA, tracking timelines and vendor deliverables, coordinating stakeholders, and supporting testing and QA to ensure solutions meet requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working with technical documentation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Act as the main point of contact between Engineering and cross-functional teams including Product and Compliance. Gather business and regulatory requirements and convert them into clear user stories, tickets, and technical documentation.
• Own and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using JIRA. Coordinate meetings, track action items, and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Manage vendor deliverables and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Monitor project progress and proactively remove blockers to keep initiatives on track.
• Perform QA reviews and support system configuration and testing to ensure solutions meet requirements.

• 2–3 years of experience in project coordination, delivery, or project management
• Experience working closely with Engineering, Product, and Compliance/Legal teams
• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills
• Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar project tracking tools
• Ability to understand technical documentation and API specs (no coding required)
• Experience working with SaaS tools and third-party integrations (e.g., KYC or compliance platforms)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Clear communicator who can operate independently in a fast-paced environment

• Experience in fintech, payments, crypto, or other regulated financial services environments
• Familiarity with AML/KYC frameworks and global regulatory requirements (e.g., MiCA, FATF Travel Rule, FINTRAC, AUSTRAC)
• Exposure to multi-jurisdiction product launches (EU, APAC, Canada)
• Experience with compliance tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Persona), data platforms (Snowflake, Power BI), or CRM/automation tools (Zendesk, Hub Spot)
• PMP, CAPM, Agile, or Scrum certification
• Proven ability to take strategic ownership and drive process improvements
• Comfortable bridging Compliance/Legal and Product/Engineering teams in a fast-paced, scale-up environment

• Competitive Salary - We value and reward our team members.
• Hybrid Work Environment – Enjoy flexibility while being part of a dynamic team.
• Team Culture & Events – Regular socials, team meetings, and collaborative work spaces.
• Impactful Work – Play a key role in a growing company and make a…