EU AML Investigations Team Lead

Adyen; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Team Lead for AML Compliance Investigations to drive the Second Line SAR program and oversee local FIU reporting. You will coach investigators, develop SAR processes, and partner with First Line AML and Fraud teams to strengthen financial crime controls.

You will lead cross-jurisdictional coordination, translate regulatory expectations into practical actions, and deliver insights to management while growing a compliant, high-performing team in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of AML Compliance experience.
• Minimum 2 years in team lead / managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of EU AML/CFT regulatory landscape; multi-jurisdiction experience preferred.
• Proven track record in Transaction Monitoring and SAR frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML Compliance investigators and coordinate SAR reporting to local FIUs.
• Maintain and continuously improve the SAR program to meet regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with First Line AML and Fraud operations to improve end-to-end investigations.
• Develop reporting and insights on Financial Crime trends for management.

Skills

AML Compliance

Team Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge (EU AML/CFT)

SAR Reporting Experience

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Adyen in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Team Lead for AML Compliance Investigations to drive the Second Line SAR program and oversee local FIU reporting. You will coach investigators, develop SAR processes, and partner with First Line AML and Fraud teams to strengthen financial crime controls.

You will lead cross-jurisdictional coordination, translate regulatory expectations into practical actions, and deliver insights to management while growing a compliant, high-performing team in a dynamic