Payments Compliance Officer

2 Months ago • 3-5 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Payments Compliance Officer will be responsible for identifying and translating compliance obligations for Adyen in Japan based on Card Schemes and Local Payment Methods Rules. They will create relevant policies and procedures, provide training, and liaise with local and global teams. The role involves participating in Product Risk Assessments, representing the team on various projects, handling escalations, and advising internal and external stakeholders. The officer will need to consider opportunities and risks to achieve compliant solutions that align with commercial objectives and will be required to travel to the global HQ in Amsterdam and APAC HQ in Singapore.
Must have:
  • 3-5 years experience in Payments/Credit Card industry/second line compliance.
  • Proficient command of Japanese and English.
  • Deep knowledge of local Japanese market and global business.

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.

Payments Compliance Officer

Our fast-paced Compliance team is looking for an experienced Payments Compliance Officer for our Tokyo Office with experience with Card Schemes (e.g. JCB, Visa, MasterCard), payments and/or finance industry. The successful candidate must have strong analytical skills and be able to work as a business partner to connect with a wide range of global teams, including risk, legal, finance and sales, and provide pragmatic advice and guidance to build sustainable growth.

What you’ll do

  • Proactively identify compliance obligations for Adyen in Japan based on Card Schemes and Local Payment Methods Rules and requirements; 
  • Translate identified obligations into relevant Policies and Procedures to be communicated and implemented across the global business;
  • Ensure proper documentation of Japan requirements is produced and provide training to relevant local and global teams;
  • Liaise with local Schemes and Local Payment methods compliance teams;
  • Participate in Product Risk Assessments and advise other compliance verticals on Japan specific requirements;
  • Represent the team on a variety of work streams and products to establish strategies that align with global objectives and ensure controlled and compliant growth;
  • Support and maintain oversight of the first line teams; 
  • Handle escalations from global internal and external stakeholders;
  • Consider opportunities and risks from a variety of angles to achieve compliant solutions that align with commercial and strategic objectives;
  • Advise internal stakeholders and liaise with external stakeholders as well as relevant auditors.
  • Support the Global Scheme Compliance team with global projects. 

Who you are

  • You have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in Payments/Credit Card industry and/or second line compliance functions;
  • You have a proficient command of Japanese and English;
  • Your knowledge of the finance and/or payment industry will be well established; with experience dealing with Card Networks and Scheme Rules; 
  • You bring deep knowledge of the local Japanese market and have exposure to global business. 
  • You are an analytical thinker who can both draft, and monitor on the implementation of, relevant Policies and Procedures;
  • You have solid interpersonal skills, specifically you will be able to liaise and connect with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and Merchants from varying disciplines and cultures;
  • You feel comfortable and confident addressing senior management. You are able to influence across all levels of the organization; 
  • You have a good sense of business and technical acumen;
  • Your strong sense of initiative and self-motivation will add value to a fast-growing business;
  • You are willing to travel to our global HQ in Amsterdam and to our APAC HQ in Singapore. 

Who we are

Adyen is the payments platform of choice for the world's leading companies, delivering frictionless payments across online, mobile and in-store channels. It is the only provider of a modern end-to-end infrastructure, connecting directly to Visa, Mastercard, and consumers' globally preferred payment methods. With offices around the world, Adyen serves nine of the 10 largest U.S. internet companies and many worldwide retailers. Customers include Facebook, Uber, L'Oreal, Casper, Bonobos, and Spotify.

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 Tokyo 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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