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Adyen’s growth in North America is anchored by our commitment to maintaining a robust and transparent relationship with our regulators. In the US, we operate with a federal banking presence under the primary oversight of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). In Canada, we continue to scale our footprint as a registered entity, navigating an evolving landscape of retail payment and financial service regulations. We are looking for a Team Lead to lead the Regulatory Licensing and Affairs group for North America. As a senior legal and regulatory leader, you will be the critical link between Adyen’s ambitious regional strategy and our federal regulators in both the US and Canada.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and mentor a high-performing group of lawyers and regulatory professionals
Act as the lead point of contact for the OCC
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of federal examinations
Oversee the maintenance of our US federal branch license and manage Canadian licensing and registration requirements
Serve as a key bridge to our global regulatory headquarters in Amsterdam
Ensure all regulatory inquiries, periodic reporting, and document requests are handled with precision
Manage our relationship with Canadian regulators
Monitor and track the progress of any regulatory commitments or remediation efforts
Requirements:
J.D. degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
10+ years of experience in regulatory legal affairs, licensing, or bank supervision
Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing legal and regulatory teams
Profound understanding of the OCC’s Comptroller’s Handbook and 'Safety and Soundness' standards
Familiarity with the Canadian AML/ATF framework and emerging retail payment oversight
Skilled diplomat able to build high-trust relationships with federal examiners
Excited to work in a highly international environment
Can distill complex supervisory feedback and legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance