Compliance Advisory Officer

EngineersOfAI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

EngineersOfAI in San Francisco is seeking a Compliance Officer to support the assessment of compliance matters and develop frameworks for business operations. Candidates must have 4-8 years of experience in compliance, with knowledge of integrity risks in the payments sector.

The role offers a competitive annual salary range of $120,000 - $155,000, appealing to those eager to grow within the Compliance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, regulatory, or risk function within financial institutions.
• Understanding of integrity risks in payments and banking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment and resolution of compliance matters.
• Work with internal teams to analyze compliance risks.
• Develop compliance frameworks for new verticals.
• Identify opportunities for automation in compliance workflows.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

4 - 8 years of experience in compliance or risk functions

Understanding of AML/CFT

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Job description

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Compliance Officer

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.

What you’ll do

• 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.

Who you are

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

The annual base salary range for this role is $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click