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Senior Compliance Officer

Senior Compliance Officer

CompanyAdyen
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$120000 – $155000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 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
  • Deep understanding of OFAC regulations, US sanctions regimes as well as international sanctions regimes
  • Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess sanctions risks and propose practical solutions
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of liaising with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
  • Affinity for technical details related to sanctions compliance, including the practical implementation of sanctions screening, geofencing, and transaction monitoring controls
  • Strong sense of initiative, independence and ability to take ownership of work, while enjoying collaboration with individuals from different levels of seniority, cultures and backgrounds
  • Strong ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, handling continuous changes and strict deadlines in an organized manner.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advisory 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 compliance framework, ensuring alignment with US regulatory requirements and operational feasibility
  • Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on US sanctions-related matters.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.