Compliance Officer, Oversight

Adyen•Chicago, IL

2d•$110,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Adyen is seeking a Compliance Oversight Officer for its Compliance team. The role performs second-line quality assurance and oversight procedures across compliance risks in the payments and/or finance industry, partnering with teams such as risk, legal, finance, and sales to provide pragmatic advice and support sustainable growth. The position is based in Adyen’s Chicago office, with employees expected to work in-office at least three days per week on average. Adyen describes itself as an office-first company while supporting flexibility and in-person collaboration. The role supports and develops the compliance oversight program through testing, risk identification, remediation, reporting, training, and enhancement of oversight methods and controls. The successful candidate will be an analytical, detail-oriented communicator and project manager who can work independently and engage with internal and external stakeholders across disciplines and cultures. The annual base salary range is $110,000–$145,000. Total compensation includes equity (RSUs), 401(k), health, dental, vision, and more. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring new visa sponsorship; Adyen can support visa transfers but will not sponsor individuals for H-1B CAP applications.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in a second-line compliance team, oversight function, and/or internal or external audit function.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, with meticulous attention to detail when drafting and monitoring business processes, procedures, and policies.
Ability to identify risks and thoughtfully develop remediation plans to mitigate them promptly.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including adjusting communication style and tone to suit the audience.
Ability to self-start and project-manage multiple initiatives concurrently without sacrificing quality.
Comfort and confidence serving as the primary contact within the region and representing the team’s responsibilities.
Interpersonal skills to liaise and connect with internal and external stakeholders, as well as merchants, across disciplines and cultures.
Authorization to work in the United States without the need for new visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the payments and/or finance industry.
Interest in working with an international team and engaging with different perspectives.

Responsibilities

Execute second-line quality assurance testing across risks including customer onboarding, anti-money laundering reviews, ongoing monitoring, and terminations, in line with the compliance oversight program.
Identify critical business risks through quality assurance testing and partner with first-line stakeholders to complete remediation.
Contribute to the operational efficiency, planning, and execution of new and existing quality assurance programs.
Support development of quarterly reporting on compliance program performance and deliver it to management.
Deliver training to teams to improve oversight methodology and control adherence.
Contribute to customer oversight reviews to identify risks and assess corresponding mitigating controls.
Create efficient, data-driven approaches to oversight solutions.
Collaborate with the compliance team on further development of the compliance program.
Execute initiatives set forth in the annual compliance governance program.
Support initiatives that assess and enhance Adyen’s controls for core functions, including onboarding, risk-based due diligence, and ongoing monitoring.
Drive development of oversight methodology relating to first-line business processes.
Advise the business on enhancement of compliance procedures as required.