CDD & KYC Risk Analyst – Payments

Adyen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity RSUs

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Adyen is seeking a hands-on CDD Risk Analyst to strengthen Know-Your-Customer and Customer Due Diligence procedures for our North America growth in Chicago. You will review KYC documentation, assess AML/CTF risks, and support cross-functional teams to keep customers compliant and informed.

The role emphasizes meticulous analysis, a risk-based mindset, and collaboration with commercial, compliance, and product teams. Office-based with occasional travel and a focus on scalable processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in CDD/EDD/KYC.
• Knowledge of AML/CTF, CDD, EDD and payments risk concepts.
• Detail-oriented with a risk-based mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures.
• Collect and analyze customer information monthly and document material changes to entities and policies.
• Perform KYC checks on merchants, collect and verify documentation, iterate on process flow.
• Guide merchants and be the first point of contact for CDD Review matters.
• Advocate for internal process improvements and automation within workflows.
• Serve as internal advisor for CDD Review questions in the local office and North America team.
• Coordinate with Chicago and global teams to ensure consistency in risk reviews.

Skills

KYC knowledge

CDD knowledge

AML/CTF awareness

Analytical thinking

Tools

KYC tools

Job description

Adyen is seeking a hands-on CDD Risk Analyst to strengthen Know-Your-Customer and Customer Due Diligence procedures for our North America growth in Chicago. You will review KYC documentation, assess AML/CTF risks, and support cross-functional teams to keep customers compliant and informed.

The role emphasizes meticulous analysis, a risk-based mindset, and collaboration with commercial, compliance, and product teams. Office-based with occasional travel and a focus on scalable processes.