AML/CFT Compliance Investigator

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.

AML/CFT Compliance Investigations
A key part of building our business is ensuring we do it responsibly, compliant 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 experienced AML investigator  to join our AML Compliance team 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 Investigators? 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

•   Join a team of Second Line AML Compliance investigators who investigate (potential) Financial-Economic Crime (FEC) referred to the department from internal and external sources, and conduct follow-up actions (e.g. SAR Filing and alignment with other Compliance departments about merchant risks);
•   The investigator is expected to conduct (complex) investigations independently and perform associated follow-up actions; 
• Furthermore, the role will also require the expert to work on more holistic AML risk assessments, create and update policies, drive initiatives in process enhancements, align with internal and external stakeholders;
•   Challenge the status quo continuously, finding AML 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

•   A passionate Financial Crime Investigator, motivated to perform sound AML investigations and help a talented team of motivated AML professionals to reach their full potential;
•   A minimum of (3 years+) of relevant experience in AML Compliance and/ or AML Operations with a strong emphasis on (complex) FEC-Investigations and preferably including completion of SAR reports;
•   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 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 Dutch and 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.