Compliance Officer

This is Adyen

We took an unobvious approach to starting a payments company, building a platform from scratch. Today, we're the payments platform of choice for the world's brightest companies. Our unobvious approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity, of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business challenges are unique, we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. So no matter where you’re from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

 Compliance Officer - Payments

Our fast-paced Compliance team is looking for an experienced Card Scheme Compliance Officer for our San Francisco Office. Experience with Card Networks, payments and/or finance industry is required. The successful candidate must have strong analytical skills and be able to work as a business partner to connect with a wide range of teams, including risk, legal, finance and sales, and provide pragmatic advice and guidance to build sustainable growth.

What you’ll do

• Proactively identify compliance obligations based on Card Networks and Local Payment Methods Rules.
• Translate identified obligations into relevant Policies and Procedures to be communicated and implemented across the global business;
• Represent the team on a variety of work streams and products to establish strategies that align with global objectives and ensure controlled and compliant growth;
• Strengthen knowledge and education management across the global business;
• Participate in Product Risk Assessments and advise other compliance verticals;
• Support and maintain oversight of the first line; 
• Handle escalations from global internal and external stakeholders;
• Consider opportunities and risks from a variety of angles to achieve compliant solutions that align with commercial and strategic objectives;
• Advise internal stakeholders and liaise with external stakeholders as well as relevant auditors.

Who you are

• You have 3 to 5 years’ experience in payments/Credit Card industry and/or second line compliance functions;
• Your knowledge of the finance and/or payment industry will be well established; with experience dealing with Card Networks and Scheme Rules; 
• You bring knowledge of the US/CA markets and have exposure to global business. 
• You are an analytical thinker who can both draft, and monitor on the implementation of, relevant Policies and Procedures;
• You have solid interpersonal skills, specifically you will be able to liaise and connect with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and Merchants from varying disciplines and cultures;
• You feel comfortable addressing senior management. You are able to influence across all levels of the organization; 
• You have a good sense of business and technical acumen;
• Your strong sense of initiative and self-motivation will add value to a fast-growing business.

Who we are

Adyen is the payments platform of choice for the world's leading companies, delivering frictionless payments across online, mobile and in-store channels. It is the only provider of a modern end-to-end infrastructure, connecting directly to Visa, Mastercard, and consumers' globally preferred payment methods. With offices around the world, Adyen serves nine of the 10 largest U.S. internet companies and many worldwide retailers. Customers include Facebook, Uber, L'Oreal, Casper, Bonobos, and Spotify.

The annual base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $155,000; to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.

This role is based out of our San Francisco  office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

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 San Francisco  office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.