AML & Screening Analyst - Adyen

Ayden

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TL;DR

As an AML & Screening Analyst for Adyen’s Japan and APAC region, you will join the Merchant Operations team in Tokyo to execute the company’s global financial crime compliance strategy with a local focus. Your daily responsibilities include investigating unusual transactions, conducting risk assessments, and resolving screening alerts using internal and external systems. You will also perform compliance risk assessments of Japanese merchants, identify potential matches on watchlists, and propose process improvements for better handling of name-matching nuances in Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in AML/CFT compliance within the Japanese financial sector, familiarity with JFSA guidelines, and strong analytical skills to drive risk-based decisions. You must be proficient in both Japanese (Native or JLPT N1 equivalent) and English, capable of collaborating across global teams while adhering to local regulatory requirements.

Skills

AML CFT ASF Watchlists ISA Alerts Kanji Katakana Romanized Names Data Analysis Automation Workflow Enhancements Japanese Payments E-money Fintech ACAMS CAMS-JP

What you'll do

Investigate and resolve daily screening alerts for unusual transactions.
Conduct risk assessments of Japanese merchant portfolios to identify potential matches on watchlists.
Propose improvements to internal processes and workflows for AML compliance.
Identify and address operational bottlenecks in the Japanese screening workflow.
Partner with global teams to align Japan-specific AML processes with global standards.

What we're looking for

Minimum 2 years experience in AML/CFT compliance or sanctions operations.
Proven track record in 1st Line of Defense investigations within the Japanese financial sector.
Strong understanding of JFSA’s guidelines for anti-money laundering and CFT.
Experience identifying and mitigating risks related to ASF and ISA watchlists.
Excellent analytical skills with precision in handling complex data-driven decisions.
Native or JLPT N1 equivalent proficiency in Japanese and English.
Proactive team player capable of managing priorities in a fast-paced Fintech environment.

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Salary context

This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $119,040–$171,000.

Peer median band

$119,040–$171,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$119,050–$188,500

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Based on 237 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Ayden

Adyen is a global payments platform that provides end-to-end payment processing, merchant acquiring, and issuing solutions to large global companies, enabling them to accept payments anywhere in the world. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services

Ayden currently has 107 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $180,000–$243,000 across 37 roles with salary data.

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