Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

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 - people like you.

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.

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

A key part of building our business is ensuring we do it compliant and sustainably. In order to do so, Adyen, as a financial institution, needs to know at all times what happens on its platform and whether this is in line with policies, regulations and risk appetite. And all of this in a scalable way. Therefore, Adyen has global regulatory compliance teams that enable the growth of the business in a responsible manner. Our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework is at the core of this.

Within the global AML Compliance team, we are looking for an experienced professional in Australia located in Sydney and with a proven track record in AML Compliance to help building Adyen’s business operations in Australia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Adyen’s internal and external regulatory compliance obligations in Australia. The successful candidate will be also acting as the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Australia, 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 Australia, including the various AUSTRAC 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 Australia  around AML and integrity 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 Australia AML/CFT and Sanctions programme, including the implementation of the training programme, (oversee) filing of reports to AUSTRAC, 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 Adyen Australia’s AML/CFT and Sanctions Programme to the Adyen Australia Management Board; and prepare and submit the Annual Compliance Report to AUSTRAC.  

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 Australian AML/CFT regulatory landscape and best practices is well established, preferably in a recent MLRO or deputy-MLRO role in an Australian financial institution;
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as experience in managing the relationship with Australian 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.