Global Head of AML & Screening Insights Analytics

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.

AML & Screening Insights

Preventing Financial Crimes (Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and interaction with sanctioned individuals/entities), is one of the key aspects for our society and Adyen. Serving the diversity of customers, platforms and providing them with innovative financial products leads to an indefinite amount of data to explore for ML/TF related patterns. Combine it with our fully inhouse build solutions and you have the dream of financial crime fighters in front of you.

We are looking for a Global head of our AML & Screening Insights analytics team, based out of Amsterdam, currently heading 14 people and growing. The successful candidate must have strong analytical skills combined with deep knowledge on Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML’) and/or Sanction screening. Do you want to be at the forefront of the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing by leading, empowering and coaching a passionate team of data analysts and leads? Then, this is the role for you!

What you’ll do

• Lead Adyen’s global Insights team (14 experts and 1 Teamlead) responsible for the Financial Crime detection in the domains: AML Transaction Monitoring & Screening
• Guide the team to enhance the Transaction Monitoring framework, to increase effectiveness and efficiency amongst the diverse set of products and customers;
• Drive Screening insights to support the model development and risk appetite choices;
• Further increase self-service analytics throughout the department(s);
• Drive the AML, CTF and Screening roadmaps together with the key stakeholders in Compliance, Tech, Investigations and Product;
• Own the prioritization process and continuous alignment with stakeholders, as this is key in our high pace AML & Screening environment;
• Within Adyen our talented pool of individuals is key to our success. In the role of Global Head of AML & Screening Insights, you foster a culture of effective communication within the team and coach and mentor team members, supporting their personal and professional growth;
• Identify and explore new risk areas and design and build sound controls that allow the department to manage emerging risks adequately, and remain compliant in response to regulatory and/or internal policy changes;
• Recruit and hire top-tier AML & Screening data analysts and leaders, who align with our vision and will be a key part of our growth and ambition;
• Delivering clear, impactful and substantiated presentations to Senior Leadership;
• Play a critical role in driving the AML & Screening department's success by partnering with the department’s leadership team to shape, communicate, and execute their goals and key outcomes.

Environment

• Adyen processes above 900bln payments per year, with a diverse set of products, services and customers.
• Within the AML & Screening domains, Adyen builds all controls in house, limiting dependency on external vendors for change management.
• The frameworks are built in Spark (PySpark and Python experience, are therefore a pro).
• The team works closely with AML and Screening Tech teams (Implementation, Machine Learning and UI responsible) as well as Compliance AML Analytics (Challenge, Advice & Approve).

Who you are

• You have extensive experience (5y+) in the Financial Crime prevention domains;
• You have ideally had previous experience in a data analytics department;
• You have a strong understanding of advanced modeling/machine learning;
• You have a minimum of 3 year Team lead or Managerial experience, preferable with managing managers;
• You are passionate and driven about building a high-performing and motivated team, and mentoring and encouraging team members to continuously develop and grow.
• You have experience in the financial sector is a must. Experience with payments is a plus. 
• You have strong communication skills, excellent verbal and written English. 
• You must be willing to travel internationally when required.

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.