US Risk Officer

• Be the lead representative for risk management throughout the North America region
• Be an integral part of the global second-line Enterprise Risk team, managing risks in an efficient manner while staying within our risk appetite
• Support with enhancing, further building and advocating our global Operational Risk Framework across Adyen, and be one of its key sources of knowledge
• Work closely with first-line teams to offer actionable advice and suggestions for strengthening risk management, incorporate essential risk factors into new project and product development, and advocate for the ongoing refinement of policies, procedures, and processes
• Collaborate with Internal Control and additional second-line functions (such as Regulatory and Compliance) across diverse regions and cultures
• Guarantee the implementation of suitable risk strategies throughout Adyen, encourage the use of established policies and tools, and work together to maintain and enhance the overall risk and control environment
• Be an ambassador of the Adyen Formula

• You possess a proactive, energetic mindset and are a lifelong learner
• You have a hands-on mentality and actively engage with challenges
• You have relevant professional experience (6 or more years) in Risk Management, in a second-line capacity (internal or consulting) at a financial institution, tech company or large corporation
• You hold a strong understanding of the various components that form a robust ORM framework, enabling you to quickly identify improvement areas
• You know and understand the relevant global and local regulations, and regulators
• You have experience with managing projects, ensuring initiatives stay on track and deliver measurable outcomes
• You leverage great communication skills to build consensus, manage stakeholders and drive adoption of risk best practices across different teams
• You welcome teamwork and are not blocked by ego
• You can communicate your interest in payments and fintech (experience is not required), recognizing the unique risks and opportunities within this sector

A background in technology, financial services, or consulting is considered an asset