Data Analyst - AML & Screening Insights

9 Hours ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Data Analyst - AML & Screening Insights role involves creating, optimizing, and maintaining detection methods and transaction monitoring scenarios within the Post-Event Transaction Monitoring Framework, aligning with the latest Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing typologies and integrity risks. The analyst will deliver insights through dashboards and reports for operational and regulatory purposes, analyze information using various tools to identify patterns, and gain an in-depth understanding of Adyen's platform. Collaboration with Compliance, Engineering, and other Operations teams is crucial to deliver sophisticated solutions, involving project planning and guiding team members using data and business intelligence tools. The role is based in Amsterdam and requires the ability to shape ideas into reality and act as the first point of contact for stakeholders.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of data analysis experience.
  • 1-2 years of experience in the banking/financial sector.
  • Experience in AML, Sanctions Screening, KYC, or Transaction Monitoring.
  • Proficient in Python and SQL.
Good to have:
  • Experience with BI tools like Looker.
  • Experience with big data tooling: PySpark, Hadoop, Airflow.

Job Details

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.

Data Analyst - AML & Screening Insights

AML & Screening Insights is looking for a Senior Data Analyst eager to join our team. As part of the First Line, our job is to support both the risk management and operational efficiency of the organization. In our team, we place a big emphasis on outside-the-box thinking, and a combination of strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The domains we work under, Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML’), Counter-Terrorist Financing ('CTF'), and Sanctions require attention to detail while maintaining a good idea of risk holistically. The success of our team is measured on two axis: first as the risk owner we are looking out to ensure we’re adapting and updating the risk coverage of our framework. Secondly, we are continuously looking to optimize our framework and make sure we’re covering the same or more risk with fewer workload. 

The Insights team is based in Amsterdam, however works on our frameworks from a global perspective. From payments to newer product developments, the environment we work on is continuously changing and we cannot afford to get comfortable. We work closely with data scientists, investigators, Compliance, and Product on a variety of projects from developing scenarios and detection methods and risk assessments, to forecasting and training.

As a senior analyst in our team you’ll be responsible for shaping the route that brings an idea to reality. You play a big part in both the execution and the day to day steering of the project(s) you are involved with. Our stakeholders have you as the first point of contact for matters related to the project with a team lead backing you up and supporting you with the alignment to our roadmap. 

What you’ll do

  • Create, optimize and maintain detection methods and transaction monitoring scenarios in our Post-Event Transaction Monitoring Framework, in line with the latest ML/TF typologies and other integrity risks
  • Deliver insights in the form of dashboards or reports operational and regulatory reports and challenges.
  • Analyze information using different tools; e.g. using a data analyst toolkit or using technology to identify patterns trends, and relationships to propose the appropriate solution to a problem. 
  • Gain in-depth understanding of how our high tech, global platform processes payments, onboards customers, stores customer data, and monitors transactions. 
  • Understand Adyen's internal policies, procedures, and different business lines. 
  • Communicate iterations, metrics, and developments to relevant stakeholders in a transparent and straightforward manner. 
  • Commit to constantly optimize and document processes and workflows, scaling the platform to its next phase. 
  • Collaborate with other teams such as Compliance, Engineering and other Operations team to deliver sophisticated solutions
  • Own and deliver project planning and guide and support team members in their decision-making using data and business intelligence tools. 

Who you are 

  • Experienced – A minimum of 3 years of experience working as a data analyst and 1-2 years working in banking/financial sector
  • Have experience in data analytic involving, AML, Sanctions Screening, KYC, or Transaction Monitoring.
  • Great in planning and organizing high-stakes projects independently and efficiently, in a proactive manner. 
  • Technical Expert – Proficient Python and SQL. Strong with BI tools like Looker. Ideally you also have experience with big data tooling, i.e. PySpark, Hadoop and Airflow.
  • Financial Crime Warrior – Clear and strong motivation to work in the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist-Financing field.
  • Powerful Persuader + Communicator – Able to lead discussions effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Curiosity-driven – Asks the right questions and finds out more about the content and technology we work with on their own initiative.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

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About The Company

Adyen is a technology company that provides a single platform to accept payments anywhere in the world through any sales channel. Driven by a vision to improve customer experience, streamline processes, and ultimately increase revenue, Adyen enables businesses to process payments across online, mobile, and Point-of-Sale (POS) with over 250 payment methods in 187 transaction currencies. Over 3,500 businesses use the Adyen payment platform, including Facebook, Airbnb, Spotify, Groupon, Evernote, Booking.com, Yelp, Vodafone, Mango, Abercrombie & Fitch, O’Neill, and KLM. Adyen is headquartered in Amsterdam, with offices in San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, London, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, and Boston.


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