Join the Adyen Team as an AML & Screening Data Analyst

Adyen is a leading financial technology platform, offering payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for industry giants like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft. We engineer everything for ambition.

Our Culture and Environment

At Adyen, we cultivate a thriving environment that empowers our people to succeed. We support and encourage our team to own their careers, tackle unique technical challenges, and solve them collaboratively. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that propel businesses forward.

Role: AML & Screening Data Analyst

Our AML & Screening Insights team seeks a detail-oriented and innovative Data Analyst to join us. As part of the First Line of defense, you'll support risk management and operational efficiency. You'll need strong analytical abilities and interpersonal skills to thrive in this role. Our team focuses on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Sanctions, emphasizing innovative risk management solutions to keep our organization compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, optimize, and maintain detection methods and transaction monitoring scenarios in our Post-Event Transaction Monitoring Framework.
• Deliver insights through dashboards or reports on operational and regulatory challenges.
• Analyze data to identify patterns, trends, and relationships, proposing solutions accordingly.
• Gain deep insight into our global payment processing, customer onboarding, data storage, and transaction monitoring systems.
• Understand Adyen's internal policies, procedures, and business lines.
• Communicate updates and developments transparently to stakeholders.
• Continuously optimize and document processes to scale the platform effectively.
• Collaborate with teams like Compliance and AML Tech to deliver sophisticated solutions.
• Support team members in decision-making using data and business intelligence tools.

About You

• Experienced: Minimum of 3 years as a data analyst in Sanctions Screening, KYC, or Transaction Monitoring.
• Technical Expert: Proficient in Python and SQL, experienced with BI tools like Looker, and big data tools such as PySpark, Hadoop, and Airflow.
• Financial Crime Warrior: Strong motivation to work in AML/CTF fields.
• Powerful Persuader + Communicator: Effective in leading discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Project Manager Under Pressure: Handles high-stakes projects proactively and efficiently.
• Curiosity-driven: Proactively seeks to learn more about the content and technology used in our operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diverse perspectives drive our success. At Adyen, we welcome your unique background and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification. Your authentic self is always welcome here.

Next Steps

We promise a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience. Expect feedback on your application within 5 business days. Our interview process generally lasts about 4 weeks, but can vary by role. Need flexibility? Just let us know.

This role is based at our Amsterdam office. We're an office-first company, prioritizing in-person collaboration and not offering remote-only roles.

Company: Adyen
Job Title: AML & Screening Data Analyst