Compliance Investigations Team Lead (EU MLRO)

Adyen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exchange program

Weekly happy hour

Delicious healthy lunches

Phantom share package

Yearly trip to Amsterdam

Paid holidays

Work from home opportunities

Job summary

Adyen in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced AML Compliance professional to lead the AML Investigations team within the Second Line. This role focuses on conducting high‑quality AML investigations and submitting SARs to local FIUs while shaping a scalable SAR program.

You will drive strategic transformation, collaborate with First Line AML and Fraud operations, and provide insights into SAR trends and management reporting. HR leadership duties include coaching a motivated, skilled team.

Qualifications

• EU AML/CFT regulatory landscape knowledge and best practices.
• Proven track record in AML Compliance with multi-jurisdiction exposure.
• 7+ years in AML Compliance with leadership experience.
• Strong organizational skills and project delivery from conception to launch.
• Motivates and mentors a growing team to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML Compliance Investigations team and support First Line AML and Fraud operations.
• Submit SAR reports to local FIUs and maintain SAR program oversight.
• Drive end-to-end AML investigations process improvements and efficiency.
• Develop and deliver reporting on Financial Crime trends for the organization.
• Maintain relationships with regulators, FIUs and internal stakeholders.
• Enable control testing and periodic internal audits of SAR processes.
• HR responsible leader: coach and mentor team members.

Skills

AML Compliance

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulator liaison

Reporting frameworks

Project management

Transformational leadership

Communication skills

Job description

• A key part of building our business is ensuring we do it with sustainable outcomes, compliant with regulations
• Trust from all stakeholders is a key enabling factor to make Adyen successful in the long term
• To achieve this, Adyen has organized a mature Second Line function that partners with the business to cut through financial crime risk complexities and power sustainable growth
• Our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance team and framework are at the core of this
• Within the global AML Compliance team, we are looking for an experienced professional located in Amsterdam and with a proven track record in AML Compliance
• They will be leading the AML Compliance Investigations team, which is conducting Second Line AML Investigations and is responsible for the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to multiple local Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs)
• The mandate is to further grow this team of talented investigators, and develop beyond investigations into the proactive maintenance of SAR program oversight, managing local nuances, FIU contacts, and providing the rest of the Adyen organization insights into SAR trends and management reporting
• So: this is not an operational role managing the status quo, but on top of this enabling Adyen to grow in a compliant manner
• Lead a team of AML Compliance investigators assisting First Line AML and Fraud operations in performing AML investigations, and responsible for submitting SAR reports to local FIUs
• Maintain and continuously improve the SAR program to ensure that all local regulatory FIU reporting requirements are met in consistent and scalable way
• Drive strategic transformation and collaborate with First Line AML and Fraud operations teams to increase efficiency of the end-to-end AML investigations process
• Develop and deliver reporting and knowledge products on Financial Crime trends as observed by the AML Compliance Investigations teams
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local FIUs and relevant regulatory bodies
• Enable control testing and periodic internal audit on core SAR reporting processes
• As HR responsible leader for your team: coach and mentor fellow members of the team to support them in their personal and professional growth

Benefits

• Global exchange program
• Weekly happy hour
• Delicious healthy lunches
• Phantom share package
• Yearly trip to Amsterdam
• Paid holidays
• Work from home opportunities

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneouslyYour knowledge of the EU AML/CFT regulatory landscape and best practices is well established, preferably in a recent comparable role in financial institutionYou have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as experience in managing the relationship with regulators or supervisors and internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictionsYou have a proven track record in developing or advising on Transaction Monitoring and Suspicious Activity Reporting frameworks, preferably in multiple jurisdictionsA minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in AML ComplianceYou have excellent organizational skills and know how to manage a project from conception to launchYou are a have a strong transformational drive, guiding teams and stakeholders to optimized ways of workingPassionate and driven about building a well-functioning and motivated team and mentoring and encouraging team members to continuously develop and growMinimum of 2 years team lead / managerial experience