Team Lead - Compliance Investigations (EU MLRO)

The role

You will lead a team of AML Compliance investigators conducting Second Line AML Investigations. You will manage the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports to local Financial Intelligence Units and drive strategic transformation of the investigation process.

What you will do

• Lead a team of AML Compliance investigators assisting First Line AML and Fraud operations
• Submit SAR reports to local FIUs
• Maintain and improve the SAR program to meet local regulatory FIU reporting requirements
• Drive strategic transformation and collaborate with First Line AML and Fraud operations teams
• Develop and deliver reporting and knowledge products on Financial Crime trends
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including local FIUs and regulatory bodies
• Enable control testing and periodic internal audit on core SAR reporting processes
• Coach and mentor team members to support personal and professional growth

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in AML Compliance
• Minimum of 2 years team lead / managerial experience
• Knowledge of the EU AML/CFT regulatory landscape and best practices
• Proven track record in developing or advising on Transaction Monitoring and Suspicious Activity Reporting frameworks
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage a project from conception to launch
• Strong transformational drive
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in managing the relationship with regulators or supervisors and internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
• Passionate and driven about building a well-functioning and motivated team and mentoring team members

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the EU AML/CFT regulatory landscape and best practices preferably in a recent comparable role in financial institution
• Proven track record in developing or advising on Transaction Monitoring and Suspicious Activity Reporting frameworks preferably in multiple jurisdictions

About the company

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft. It is a financial technology platform.