AML Investigations Team Lead — EU SAR & FIU Oversight

Adyen; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen in Amsterdam is seeking an AML Compliance Investigations Team Lead to guide a Second Line investigations unit and oversee SAR submissions to local FIUs, while expanding proactive SAR oversight.

You will shape the SAR program and collaborate with First Line AML and Fraud teams. The role involves reporting trends to the organization and coaching the team in a dynamic regulatory environment. This is an onsite position at the Amsterdam office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of AML compliance experience.
• At least 2 years of team leadership/management experience.
• Strong knowledge of EU AML/CFT regulatory landscape and best practices.
• Proven track record in developing or advising on Transaction Monitoring and SAR frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage projects from conception to launch.
• Strong transformational drive to optimize ways of working.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with regulators and stakeholders.
• Mentoring team members to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML Compliance investigators and submit SAR reports to local FIUs.
• Maintain and improve the SAR program to meet regulatory reporting requirements.
• Drive transformation and collaborate with First Line AML and Fraud operations teams to increase efficiency of investigations.
• Develop and deliver reporting and knowledge products on Financial Crime trends observed by the team.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including FIUs and regulatory bodies.
• Enable control testing and periodic internal audits on SAR reporting processes.
• As HR lead, coach and mentor team members for personal and professional growth.

Skills

AML Compliance

Job description

Adyen in Amsterdam is seeking an AML Compliance Investigations Team Lead to guide a Second Line investigations unit and oversee SAR submissions to local FIUs, while expanding proactive SAR oversight.

You will shape the SAR program and collaborate with First Line AML and Fraud teams. The role involves reporting trends to the organization and coaching the team in a dynamic regulatory environment. This is an onsite position at the Amsterdam office.