About the job
Join Adyen as a FinCrime Operations Team Lead
At Adyen, we redefine the financial technology landscape by delivering integrated payment solutions and financial products for prominent brands such as Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft. Our commitment to innovation and excellence sets us apart as the go-to platform for ambitious businesses.
We foster a dynamic workplace where our employees thrive, empowered by a supportive culture that promotes career ownership. We tackle intricate technical challenges as a cohesive team, consistently developing ethical and innovative solutions that expedite our clients' success.
Your Role
As the FinCrime Operations Team Lead at our São Paulo hub, you will be instrumental in executing Adyen's global strategy for financial crime compliance. Your leadership will enhance the controls that protect our banking products, acquiring flows, issuing programs, and capital underwriting. Collaborating closely with teams in Fraud, Risk, Product, Compliance, and global operations, you will convert regulatory expectations and data into scalable, intelligence-driven solutions that fortify the merchant risk lifecycle. Your role is pivotal in ensuring Adyen's growth by maintaining a secure, trusted, and compliant platform for merchants around the globe.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing AML & Screening team (10 FTE), fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee complex AML and sanctions investigations, including transaction analysis, customer due diligence, adverse media review, escalation handling, and SAR recommendations.
- Stay informed on emerging AML, sanctions, and FinCrime typologies, translating insights into actionable strategies.

