Description
At Adyen, you will be part of the Merchant Operations Department as a CDD Risk Analyst, focusing on Event Driven Reviews (EDRs). You will play a critical frontline role in safeguarding the platform while ensuring minimal operational friction for legitimate business growth.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive investigations on merchants triggered by automated monitoring, adverse media, or commercial escalations.
- Evaluate whether existing merchants remain within Adyen's Risk Appetite Framework.
- Dissect complex corporate structures to uncover the root causes of risk triggers.
- Formulate and execute decisive risk actions.
- Act as a strategic bridge between First and Second Lines of Defense.
- Continuously evolve and maintain EDR standards.
- Articulate nuanced risk decisions to senior internal leadership, scheme representatives, regulators, and merchant executive teams.
Requirements:
- 4-6 years of experience in Merchant Risk, Underwriting, Risk Appetite Assessment, or Complex Investigations.
- Comprehensive understanding of the global payments value chain.
- Proven track record in evaluating non-financial crime risks.
- High comfort level operating in grey areas with a proven willingness to make and defend difficult decisions.
- Strong data literacy and skilled at leveraging transaction datasets.
- A self-starter with high ownership who thrives in an international, matrixed environment.
Benefits:
- Annual base salary range: $85,000 - $110,000.
- Total compensation package includes equity (RSUs), 401(k), health, dental, vision, and more.