This is Adyen
Adyen is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Facebook, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. To maintain our momentum, we need people to join us in finding new ways of solving our unique challenges.
AML/CFT Compliance Expert
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 a Financial Crime (AML) Compliance Expert 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 and join a passionate team of AML Compliance experts? And are you somebody who enjoys the challenge of navigating AML Compliance matters in a growing and dynamic business? Then, this is the role for you!
What you’ll do
As part of the AML Compliance expertise Team you will:
- Design, implement and monitor effectiveness of the AML Compliance Framework
- Advise on and oversee KYC processes.
- Advise on the risk based approach for AML controls for new product and client setups,
- Provide input to and oversee AML and Fraud training.
- Role requires providing input or driving work to deliver holistic AML risk assessments e.g. of customer groups, products and/or industries.
- Challenge the status quo continuously, finding AML & Fraud Compliance solutions for new products, setups and processes.
- Engage with key stakeholders in and outside of the Compliance teams, and work cooperatively to design, develop and implement enhancements.
Who you are
- 3+ years of relevant experience in AML Compliance, Financial Crime Risk Management or other equivalent functions. Preferably not (only) in AML operations, but also in expertise driven roles.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT laws and regulations and intrinsic motivation to follow trends and developments in the AML domain.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
- 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.
Please note that this role is a full-time position in Amsterdam. It will require a relocation in case you live outside of the Netherlands.
What the Team is Saying
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Adyen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests a flexible monthly stipend (Adyen+) enables employees to direct funds toward needs like childcare, language courses, or home‑office setups. This personalization is highlighted consistently across locations.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests daily in‑office lunches, stocked kitchens, and amenities such as an in‑house barista create a strong on‑site experience. Commuter benefits, fitness stipends, and other office perks further support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health coverage is offered, alongside disability and life insurance. Core health benefits are positioned as part of a global essentials package.
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What We Do
Adyen (ADYEN:AMS) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft.
Why Work With Us
At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. We started with payments, at a time when providers offered services based on a patchwork of systems built on outdated infrastructure. Ambition demanded more. So we set off to build a financial technology platform for the modern era, entirely in-house, from the ground up.
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