Compliance Advisory Officer

Join our fast-paced Compliance Advisory team as a Compliance Officer. You will be responsible for identifying and resolving compliance challenges, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and supporting risk-based decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of integrity risks in the financial industry, particularly in payments and FinTech. You will work with internal teams to analyze compliance risks, develop compliance frameworks, and optimize compliance workflows. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow within the compliance field.

• Support the assessment and resolution of escalated compliance matters, ensuring timely and effective follow-up.
• Work with internal teams—including legal, risk, scheme, and operations—to understand and analyze compliance risks related to AML/CFT, integrity, and regulatory obligations.
• Partner with Commercial and First Line teams to identify and apply risk-based solutions to complex customer requests and set-ups.
• You are eager to learn, develop expertise, and grow within the Compliance team
• You possess knowledge of AML/CFT and/or consumer compliance risks and how to manage them effectively
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, breaking down compliance challenges into clear, actionable insights
• You have a foundational understanding of integrity risks in the payments and banking sector and how they materialize
• You work well in collaborative environments, engaging with different teams while maintaining a solution-oriented mindset
• You are organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• You are motivated to develop deep subject matter expertise in compliance, with a strong interest in understanding specific verticals, products, and regulations, and how they apply in a risk-based framework
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills—clear, direct, and concise
• You exercise good judgment, proactively seek guidance when needed, and are eager to take on increasing responsibility
• You have 4 - 8 years of experience in a compliance, regulatory, or risk function within a financial institution, regulatory body, payments company, audit firm, or financial crime investigation unit
• You are familiar with regulatory and licensing requirements governing payment/e-money institutions, with a focus on the US, Canada, and/or Latin America
• 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!