OFAC Counsel

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • $160,000 PA - $212,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The OFAC Counsel role at Adyen involves providing expert legal guidance on US sanctions regimes, including OFAC regulations, for financial products and services. Responsibilities include monitoring changes in US sanctions laws, translating obligations into policies, conducting risk assessments, performing enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers, reporting sanctions violations, assisting in regulatory inquiries, implementing sanctions obligations into the company's framework, and delivering training. The role requires a deep understanding of US and international sanctions regimes and a strong ability to assess risks and propose solutions. This role is based out of New York office and requires in-person collaboration.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in a financial institution or payments industry.
  • Deep understanding of OFAC regulations and US sanctions regimes.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Affinity for technical details related to sanctions compliance.
  • US Bar membership in good standing.

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.

OFAC Advisory Specialist

Our fast-paced FEC Governance Team (part of the wider AML Compliance Team) is looking for a OFAC Counsel to provide expert legal guidance on US sanctions regimes and their application to our financial products and services. This role requires deep knowledge of US sanctions regimes, including OFAC regulations, a strong understanding of international sanctions regimes, and the ability to assess legal and compliance risks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do

  • Provide counsel on OFAC regulations, Executive Orders, and (other) related US sanctions as it applies to Adyen, including advice on potential secondary sanctions risks for non-US affiliates, customers, or counterparties; 
  • Monitor and analyse changes in US sanctions laws and enforcement trends to provide proactive legal advice to relevant stakeholders across the global business; 
  • Translate identified obligations into relevant Policies and Procedures to be effectively communicated and implemented across the global business; 
  • Provide input and advice into the integrity risk assessment process as it pertains to US sanctions; 
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers to assess potential US sanctions violations and determine licensing requirements; 
  • Ensure proper reporting of sanctions violations to competent authorities and law enforcement agencies;
  • Assist in regulatory inquiries, and external and internal audits related to sanctions;  
  • Play a key role in implementing US sanctions obligations into Adyen’s Sanctions Framework, ensuring alignment with US regulatory requirements and operational feasibility; 
  • Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on US sanctions-related matters.

Who you are

  • You have 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a global financial institution, and/or within the payments industry, and/or within the credit card industry, and/or at a regulatory agency; 
  • You possess a deep understanding of OFAC regulations, US sanctions regimes as well as international sanctions regimes; 
  • You have excellent research, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess sanctions risks and propose practical solutions; 
  • You have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Specifically, you will be able to liaise and connect with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, and you are perfectly capable of drafting a wide variety of documents through increased sensitivity to language, structure, content and audience; 
  • You have an affinity for technical details related to sanctions compliance, including the practical implementation of sanctions screening, geofencing, and transaction monitoring controls; 
  • You have a strong sense of initiative, independence and ability to take ownership of your work, while being a people person and enjoying collaborating with individuals from different levels of seniority, cultures and background; and,  
  • You have a strong ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, being able to handle continuous changes and strict deadlines by working in an organised manner; and, 
  • You have a US Bar membership in good standing.

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

The annual base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $212,000; to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.

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.

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.

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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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