AML & Screening Investigations Team Lead
Adyen is seeking an experienced leader to head the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Screening Investigations team in São Paulo. This role involves executing Adyen's global financial crime compliance strategy and enhancing controls to protect various financial products, including banking services, acquiring flows, issuing programs, and capital underwriting. The position requires close collaboration with teams such as Fraud, Risk, Product, Compliance, and global operations to develop scalable, intelligence-driven solutions that strengthen the merchant risk lifecycle. The leader will play a pivotal role in ensuring a secure, trusted, and compliant platform for merchants worldwide.
Key responsibilities include leading and scaling a high-performing AML & Screening team of approximately 10 full-time employees, ensuring clear ownership, structured workflows, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The role involves overseeing complex AML and sanctions investigations end-to-end, encompassing transaction analysis, customer due diligence, adverse media review, escalation handling, and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) recommendations across various financial products. Additionally, the leader will monitor emerging AML, sanctions, and financial crime typologies and regulatory developments, translating insights into improved controls and operational readiness. Implementing and enhancing AML & Screening policies, procedures, and controls aligned with the broader financial crime strategy is also a critical aspect of the role.
Candidates should have over six years of experience in AML, Screening, or broader financial crime within a financial institution, payment service provider, issuing bank, or fintech, including demonstrated people-leadership skills. A proven track record of building, mentoring, and motivating high-performing teams, driving accountability, development, and a strong performance culture is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify risk trends, and make sound, risk-based decisions in a KPI-driven environment, are required. Experience in designing scalable processes, controls, and operational improvements, while managing investigations and screening activities with precision and attention to detail, is also necessary. Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to operate in fast-moving global environments and present to senior stakeholders, are important. Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is required, and a willingness to travel internationally as needed is expected.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Adyen offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individuals from various backgrounds to apply. Adyen values in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles, emphasizing the importance of team cohesion and effective communication.
Adyen is a global financial technology company that provides payment solutions to businesses worldwide. The company is committed to innovation, ethical practices, and delivering solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Joining Adyen offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. The role provides a chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth by ensuring a secure and compliant platform for merchants globally.