Compliance AML Analytics Expert

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.

Compliance AML Analytics Expert

Our Compliance AML Analytics team (part of the wider Second Line AML Compliance team) is looking for an experienced AML Data Expert. The successful candidate must have strong analytical skills combined with deep knowledge on Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML’). This will enable the candidate to advise and challenge the First Line teams on both the regulatory and the technical aspects of Adyen’s transaction monitoring framework.

The AML Data Analytics team is overseeing Adyen’s transaction monitoring framework from a global perspective. Given the dynamic environment of our company and the wider industry, this framework is continuously changing and enhanced. The team works closely with the teams responsible for developing and maintaining the transaction monitoring processes, the AML investigative teams, and internal and external authorities such as model validation, internal audit, and supervisors and regulators. 

What you’ll do

• Inform, advise, and independently challenge the business on matters relating to transaction monitoring and the application of analytics to AML efforts;
• Draft and review procedures, guidelines, and technical model documentation;
• Support new product launches through risk assessments and design of new transaction monitoring methods;
• Create validation tools/processes and perform thematic data analysis to drive improvements to the transaction monitoring framework; 
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, such as model validation, internal audit, and relevant regulators and supervisors; 
• Represent the wider AML Compliance team on a variety of work-streams to establish strategies that align with global objectives and ensure controlled and compliant growth; and,
• Strengthen knowledge management on AML, data, and analytics across the global business.

Who you are

• You have at least 4 years’ experience in the payments or banking industry;
• You have a proven track record in developing or advising on transaction monitoring frameworks, AML analytics, or equivalent experience (working with development/analytical teams in a compliance setting);
• You have excellent organizational skills and know how to manage a project from conception to launch;
• You are comfortable writing queries in SQL and/or Python/Pyspark and have experience using visualization tools like Looker;
• You are a quick learner and take a ‘launch fast and iterate’ approach to tackling problems; and,
• You have strong communication skills and can work well with both technical and commercial teams. 

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.