Compliance Advisory Officer

Join our fast-paced Compliance Advisory team as a Compliance Officer. You will be responsible for assessing and resolving escalated compliance matters, analyzing compliance risks, and developing compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of experience in a compliance or regulatory function within a financial institution, strong analytical skills, and a foundational understanding of integrity risks in the payments and banking sector.

• 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 familiar with regulatory and licensing requirements governing payment/e-money institutions, with a focus on the US, Canada, and/or Latin America
• 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 have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, breaking down compliance challenges into clear, actionable insights
• You possess knowledge of AML/CFT and/or consumer compliance risks and how to manage them effectively
• You are eager to learn, develop expertise, and grow within the Compliance team
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills—clear, direct, and concise
• You have a foundational understanding of integrity risks in the payments and banking sector and how they materialize
• You exercise good judgment, proactively seek guidance when needed, and are eager to take on increasing responsibility
• 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 work well in collaborative environments, engaging with different teams while maintaining a solution-oriented mindset
• 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!