Compliance Advisory Officer

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

Job summary

jobr.pro is seeking a Compliance Officer in San Francisco to join our fast-paced Compliance Advisory team. This role involves resolving compliance challenges and supporting risk-based decision-making within regulated financial institutions.

The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of experience in compliance or regulations. Responsibilities include assessing compliance matters, collaborating with internal teams, and developing frameworks for new business opportunities.

Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $155,000 annually, with a focus on in-person collaboration as part of our office-first culture.

Qualifications

• 4 – 8 years of experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory functions.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT compliance risks and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills for problem-solving compliance challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment and resolution of compliance matters.
• Develop compliance frameworks for new business verticals.
• Analyze compliance risks related to AML/CFT and operations.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Risk analysis

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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.

Annual base salary range: $120,000.00 – $155,000.00

Adyen is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

San Francisco

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This role is based out of our [CITY NAME] office. We are an office‑first company and value in‑person collaboration; we do not offer remote‑only roles.