Team Lead AML Compliance Expertise

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Team Lead - AML Compliance Expertise

A key part of building our business is ensuring we do it ethically and sustainably. In order to do so, Adyen needs to understand and monitor at all times what happens on our platform and whether this is in line with regulations and our risk appetite. And that in a scalable and adaptive way.

To achieve this, we are looking for an AML Compliance Expertise Team Lead to join our AML Compliance Department based in Amsterdam and covering our global business. Do you want to be at the forefront of the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing by leading, empowering and coaching a passionate team of AML Compliance experts? And you somebody who can stand up to this challenge and navigate AML Compliance matters in a growing and dynamic business? Then, this is the role for you!

What you’ll do

• Lead a team of AML Compliance experts who design, execute and monitor AML Compliance processes. In scope of this team are AML expert advice on client onboarding and review, sanctions, AML referrals from internal and external stakeholders, design of risk based AML controls for new product and client setups as well as AML process design and training.
• Analyze regulatory changes, new regulations, and internal policy changes and translate this in risk assessments and procedures. Subsequently, you will work together with internal departments to bring the necessary measures in place.
• Challenge the status quo continuously, help the team to drive required changes to way of working, and find AML Compliance solutions for new products, setups and processes.
• Engage with key stakeholders and work cooperatively to design, develop and implement enhancements. This team lead will speak clearly and on behalf of the Expertise team to the rest of the Adyen organization.
• Institute accountability, track team progress and success, and present results to Compliance leadership. As reporting lines in Adyen are short, direct and fast, this team lead is expected to directly help to build the AML Compliance team Adyen needs going forward.
• Initiate, scope and lead transformational AML Compliance projects together with the Head of AML/CFT Compliance.
• ​​Coach and mentor team members to support them in their personal and professional growth. This team lead is not a diplomat, but a strong leader that helps the team to achieve results and become better as a team.

Who you are

• A minimum of (7 years +) of relevant experience in AML Compliance.
• Minimum of 2 years managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT laws and regulations and intrinsic motivation to follow trends and developments in the AML domain.
• Exceptional analytical, independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage processes and projects efficiently, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making capabilities and adoption of a solution-oriented approach in all aspects of the work.
• Ability to adapt to a very dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities at the same time.
• Experience in the financial sector is a must. Experience with payments is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, excellent verbal and written English. 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.