Adyen

Compliance Advisory Officer

Adyen$120K — $155K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years of compliance, regulatory, or risk experience in financial institutions, regulatory bodies, or related firms.
  • Foundational understanding of integrity risks specifically in the payments and banking sector.
  • Knowledge of AML/CFT and consumer compliance risks management.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for payment/e-money institutions, especially in the US, Canada, or Latin America.
  • Strong analytical skills to deconstruct compliance challenges into actionable items.
  • Proven judgment skills with a proactive approach to seeking guidance and taking responsibility.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, adept at juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

  • Support assessment and resolution of escalated compliance issues effectively.
  • Collaborate with legal, risk, and operations teams to analyze compliance risks related to AML/CFT and regulatory obligations.
  • Partner with teams to implement risk-based solutions for complex customer setups.
  • Help develop compliance frameworks that facilitate business growth in a compliant way.
  • Translate compliance challenges into clear action steps for stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements in compliance workflows.
  • Contribute to improving escalation procedures and team effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Support for professional development and expertise growth in compliance matters.
  • A structured onboarding process aimed at a smooth candidate experience.
  • Encouragement for cross-functional teamwork and communication across global offices.
Full Job Description
Compliance Officer

Our fast-paced Compliance Advisory team is looking for a Compliance Officer with a strong understanding of integrity risks applicable to regulated financial institutions, particularly within the payments, financial services, or FinTech industries. A successful candidate has foundational experience in identifying and resolving compliance challenges, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and supporting risk-based decision-making.

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who exercises sound judgment, takes ownership of tasks, and thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is structured, organized, and eager to develop their expertise in handling compliance matters and partnering to identify risk-based solutions that advance business objectives.

What you'll do
  • Support the assessment and resolution of escalated compliance matters, ensuring timely and effective follow-up.
  • Work with internal teams-including legal, risk, scheme, and operations-to understand and analyze compliance risks related to AML/CFT, integrity, and regulatory obligations.
  • Partner with Commercial and First Line teams to identify and apply risk-based solutions to complex customer requests and set-ups.
  • Assist in developing compliance frameworks that enable the business to unlock new verticals in a controlled and compliant manner.
  • Translate compliance challenges into clear, actionable next steps for internal stakeholders.
  • Help identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to optimize compliance workflows.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of escalation frameworks and procedures to improve the team's effectiveness.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration with global colleagues across time zones to ensure seamless communication and execution of compliance initiatives.

Who you are
  • You have 4 - 8 years of experience in a compliance, regulatory, or risk function within a financial institution, regulatory body, payments company, audit firm, or financial crime investigation unit.
  • You have a foundational understanding of integrity risks in the payments and banking sector and how they materialize.
  • You possess knowledge of AML/CFT and/or consumer compliance risks and how to manage them effectively.
  • You are familiar with regulatory and licensing requirements governing payment/e-money institutions, with a focus on the US, Canada, and/or Latin America.
  • You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, breaking down compliance challenges into clear, actionable insights.
  • You exercise good judgment, proactively seek guidance when needed, and are eager to take on increasing responsibility.
  • You are organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • You have strong verbal and written communication skills-clear, direct, and concise.
  • You work well in collaborative environments, engaging with different teams while maintaining a solution-oriented mindset.
  • You are eager to learn, develop expertise, and grow within the Compliance team.
  • You are motivated to develop deep subject matter expertise in compliance, with a strong interest in understanding specific verticals, products, and regulations, and how they apply in a risk-based framework.

The annual base salary range for this role is $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.

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.

San Francisco

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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

About Adyen

Adyen is a Dutch payment company that allows businesses to accept e-commerce, mobile, and point-of-sale payments. The company was founded in 2006 and has since grown to become one of the largest payment processors in the world. Adyen's platform is designed to be flexible and scalable, allowing businesses of all sizes to accept payments in a variety of currencies and payment methods. The company's clients include some of the world's largest companies, such as Uber, Spotify, and Microsoft.
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Size
2,180 employees
Industry
Founded
2006
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