Senior CDD Risk Analyst (Reviews)

Join Adyen, a leading global payment company, as a Senior CDD Risk Analyst. In this role, you will manage periodic reviews for high-risk enterprise customers, uphold quality and consistency, mentor peers, align policies with operational excellence, collaborate cross-functionally, and manage volume and SLA. You will also partner with team leads and compliance teams to ensure the scalable and correct execution of upcoming AMLR regulations. This position offers a range of benefits, including a global exchange program, weekly happy hour, delicious healthy lunches, a phantom share package, a yearly trip to Amsterdam, paid holidays, and work from home opportunities.

• Manage periodic reviews for high-risk enterprise customers, conducting in-depth due diligence and adhering to regulatory obligations.
• Maintain "First-Time-Right" accuracy, perform regular quality control checks, and ensure high-quality decision-making across all casework.
• Act as the primary liaison between Commercial teams and external customers, balancing effective risk mitigation with strategic business growth.

• Regulatory Forward-Looking Mindset: Up-to-date knowledge of upcoming EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation changes and perpetual KYC implementation, combined with proven ability to analyze how future regulatory directives and legislative decisions impact operational risk and compliance processes
• Complex Risk & Regulatory Depth: Proven mastery in evaluating complex risk scenarios beyond standard checklists. You bring deep experience navigating challenges such as layered corporate structures, offshore/nominee entities, UBO transparency, high-risk business models, scheme rules, and multi-jurisdictional AML/CFT standards (e.g. DNB, FCA, FinCEN). Prior experience as a Quality Checker or QA auditor in 1st/2nd Line functions is a plus
• Autonomous & Strong Team Mentality: High autonomy, resilience, and clear written and verbal communication skills. Eager to share knowledge, coach colleagues, and collaborate seamlessly across operational, second line and commercial teams
• Experience: 6+ years experience in CDD, KYC, or EDD operations or equivalent Second Line Risk or Compliance role within a FinTech, Payment Service Provider, or Financial Institution. Experience coaching/mentoring team members is a plus
• Scalability & Data Rigor: Analytical mindset proficient in leveraging data and analytics to identify trends, conduct root-cause analysis, and actively partner with cross-functional teams to build automated risk operations solutions
• 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!