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AML & Screening Analyst

Japan, Tokyo · Job Posted March 20, 2026
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As an AML & Screening Analyst for the Japan and APAC region, you will be a key guardian of Adyen’s integrity in one of our most dynamic markets. Based in Tokyo, you will execute Adyen’s global financial crime compliance strategy with a hyper-local focus, ensuring our operations align with the specific regulatory expectations of the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) and other APAC regulators. You will focus on high-impact screening activities and AML monitoring that safeguard our banking products and acquiring flows. In close partnership with local Compliance, Legal, and Global Operations teams, you will translate regional intelligence into scalable, data-driven solutions that strengthen the end-to-end merchant risk lifecycle.

Job Responsibility

  • Investigate alerts on unusual transactions, reviewing and resolving daily screening alerts
  • Perform thorough research and risk assessments based on your findings
  • Conduct focused compliance risk assessments of the Japanese merchant portfolio
  • Conduct ad-hoc analyses and investigations into merchants' compliance risk profiles
  • Propose ideas for improvement of our internal processes and workflows
  • Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency and alignment in AML and Screening Investigations across all regions
  • Identify operational bottlenecks in the Japanese screening workflow and propose automation or logic enhancements
  • Partner with global operational hubs to align Japan-specific 1LoD processes with global standards
  • Contribute to team development by sharing knowledge and best practices, and assisting in onboarding new team members

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in AML and/or CFT compliance or Sanctions operations
  • Proven track record in 1st Line of Defense investigations within the Japanese financial sector
  • Good understanding of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds and the JFSA's 'Guidelines for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism'
  • Experience identifying and mitigating risks related to ASF and/or ISA watchlists
  • Understanding of the specific screening nuances of Kanji, Katakana, and Romanized name variations
  • Strong analytical skills
  • High level of precision and attention to detail
  • Highly adaptable and capable of managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced Fintech environment
  • Excellent communication skills in both Japanese (Native / JLPT N1 equivalent) and English
  • Proactive team player who takes full ownership of investigations
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Experience in the Japanese payments, E-money, or Fintech sector is highly preferred
  • Professional certifications such as ACAMS or CAMS-JP are a significant plus

Nice to have

  • Experience in the Japanese payments, E-money, or Fintech sector
  • Professional certifications such as ACAMS or CAMS-JP
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