Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Compliance Officer

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.

France AML/CFT Compliance Officer

A key part of building our business is ensuring we do it with sustainable outcomes, compliant with regulations. Trust from all stakeholders is a key enabling factor to make Adyen successful in the long term. To achieve this, Adyen has organized a mature Second Line function that partners with the business to cut through financial crime risk complexities and power sustainable growth. Our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team and framework are at the core of this.

Within the global AML Compliance team, we are looking for an experienced professional located in France and with a proven track record in AML Compliance to help build Adyen’s business operations in France. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Adyen’s internal and external regulatory compliance obligations for the French Branch. The successful candidate will also act as the key Money Landering Reporting Officer (Responsable du signalement du blanchiment d'argent) for France, serving as the point of contact for regulators and authorities.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and continuously improve the local regulatory compliance frameworks to ensure that all regulatory requirements in France, including the various ACPR and Tracfin guidances, are embedded in local policies and procedures;
• Anticipate local regulatory AML obligations and risks, and ensure these are addressed in a practical and scalable way;
• Lead regulatory engagements and manage relationships with regulators and supervisors in France  around financial crime risks to achieve Adyen’s strategic opportunities;
• Represent the Adyen compliance function on a variety of workstreams and industry bodies to develop regulatory strategies that align with global objectives and ensure controlled and compliant growth; 
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Adyen France AML/CFT and Sanctions programme, including the implementation of the training programme, (oversee) filing of reports to Tracfin, as well as responding to enquiries made by regulators or law enforcement;
• Act as the internal contact point for any employee having information on possible money laundering and/or terrorism financing and/or circumvention of Sanctions legislation; 
• Report on the Adyen France AML/CFT and Sanctions Programme to the Adyen Management Board; and prepare and submit external regulatory reporting on AML/CFT. 

Who you are

• You have at least 7 years of experience in a regulatory and/or compliance function within the  payments-, financial services- and/or fintech industry;
• Your knowledge of the French AML/CFT regulatory landscape and best practices is well established, preferably in a recent comparable role in a French financial institution;
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as experience in managing the relationship with French regulators or supervisors and internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions;
• You have a strong sense of initiative, independence and ability to take ownership over complex matters; 
• Being tech savvy, hands-on and solution oriented will help you to be successful in a growing FinTech; 
• You are an analytical thinker who can ideate creative solutions for complex regulatory dilemmas, challenge the status quo and drive business opportunities while staying in control.

Ready to meet us?

If you are excited about this role, apply by clicking the link below. We can’t wait to meet you!

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 Paris office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.