Compliance Advisory Officer

Adyen•San Francisco, CA

9h•$120,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our fast-paced Compliance Advisory team is looking for a Compliance Officer with a strong understanding of integrity risks applicable to regulated financial institutions, particularly within the payments, financial services, or FinTech industries. A successful candidate has foundational experience in identifying and resolving compliance challenges, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and supporting risk-based decision-making. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who exercises sound judgment, takes ownership of tasks, and thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is structured, organized, and eager to develop their expertise in handling compliance matters and partnering to identify risk-based solutions that advance business objectives.

Requirements

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.
Foundational understanding of integrity risks in the payments and banking sector and how they materialize.
Knowledge of AML/CFT and/or consumer compliance risks and how to manage them effectively.
Familiarity with regulatory and licensing requirements governing payment/e-money institutions, with a focus on the US, Canada, and/or Latin America.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, breaking down compliance challenges into clear, actionable insights.
Good judgment, proactively seek guidance when needed, and eagerness to take on increasing responsibility.
Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills—clear, direct, and concise.
Ability to work well in collaborative environments, engaging with different teams while maintaining a solution-oriented mindset.
Eagerness to learn, develop expertise, and grow within the Compliance team.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist in developing compliance frameworks that enable the business to unlock new verticals in a controlled and compliant manner.
Translate compliance challenges into clear, actionable next steps for internal stakeholders.
Help identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to optimize compliance workflows.
Contribute to the enhancement of escalation frameworks and procedures to improve the team’s effectiveness.
Support cross-functional collaboration with global colleagues across time zones to ensure seamless communication and execution of compliance initiatives.