As a Compliance Officer at Adyen’s Shanghai office, you will join the Compliance Advisory & Oversight Team to support the company's growth by providing strategic and pragmatic advice on compliance matters. Your day-to-day responsibilities include representing Compliance towards commercial and operational teams, conducting trainings, performing Enhanced Due Diligence risk assessments, and executing second-line quality assurance testing procedures. You will also contribute to the development of Adyen’s Compliance framework, oversee investigations, and create data-driven monitoring solutions. This role requires a strong background in 2LoD Compliance functions within payments or financial services, with expertise in AML/CFT risks and regulatory regimes. Key skills include analytical thinking, risk identification, and effective communication across various stakeholders. You must be fluent in Mandarin and English to collaborate seamlessly with an international team.
Skills
AML
CFT
Risk Assessment
EDD
Compliance Framework
Data Analysis
Technology Integration
Training Development
Quality Assurance Testing
Investigation Oversight
Monitoring Methodology
Regulatory Compliance
Payment Services Licensing
Financial Risk Management
Communication Skills
Project Management
Interpersonal Skills
Mandarin
English
What you'll do
Provide ad-hoc compliance advice to internal stakeholders and customers.
Perform and coordinate Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) risk assessments.
Strengthen and scale Adyen’s Compliance framework aligned with strategic objectives.
Execute second-line quality assurance testing across various risks.
Oversee and evaluate investigations of events or thematic reviews accurately.
Deliver training on AML topics to commercial teams.
Proactively create data-driven approaches for monitoring solutions.
What we're looking for
At least 4 years of experience in a second-line-of-defense (2LoD) compliance role at a Payment Service Provider, FinTech, or Financial Institution.
Strong knowledge of regulatory and licensing regimes for payment/e-money institutions and thorough understanding of AML/CFT risks.
Proven ability to deconstruct complex compliance challenges into manageable components with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills in both Mandarin (native) and English (business fluent).
Experience in performing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) risk assessments and providing customer acceptance advice.
Ability to develop and scale a company’s compliance framework aligned with strategic objectives and overall risk appetite.
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Employer
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
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