
About Adyen
The payments platform built for global growth
Key Highlights
- Public company (AMS: ADYEN) with a β¬14B+ valuation
- Over 1000 employees with a strong engineering focus
- Serves major clients like eBay and Spotify
- Raised β¬1B+ during its 2018 IPO
Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is a leading payments platform headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focused on simplifying payment processes for merchants globally. Since its IPO in 2018, Adyen has seen its valuation soar from β¬7 billion to over β¬14 billion, raising more than β¬1 billion in funding. The platf...
π Benefits
Adyen offers a flexible work-from-home policy, paid holidays, and a global exchange program. Employees enjoy healthy lunches, a yearly trip to Amsterd...
π Culture
Adyen fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency, focusing on reducing friction in payment processing. The company is known for its engineering-dr...
Overview
Adyen is seeking a Fraud Team Lead to establish and elevate their Merchant Fraud function in Chicago. You'll lead a high-performing team of analysts and drive the evolution of fraud prevention strategies. This role requires experience in financial crime prevention and team leadership.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in financial crime prevention, with experience leading teams and developing strategies to mitigate fraud risk. You understand the complexities of managing fraud across various financial products and have a proven track record of implementing effective controls. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and empowers team members to excel in their roles. You are motivated by the challenge of tackling unique technical issues at scale and are committed to delivering ethical solutions that benefit both the company and its customers.
Desirable
Experience in the payments industry or with financial technology platforms is a plus. Familiarity with data analytics and risk management tools will enhance your ability to lead the Fraud Team effectively. You are adaptable and open to continuous learning, always seeking to improve your knowledge of emerging fraud trends and prevention techniques.
What you'll do
As the Fraud Team Lead at Adyen, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Merchant Fraud function within the Chicago hub. You will execute Adyenβs global fraud strategy, ensuring that fraud risk is managed effectively across the unified ecosystem. Your responsibilities will include leading and developing a high-performing team of analysts, driving the continuous enhancement of controls that safeguard our banking products, acquiring flows, issuing programs, and capital underwriting. You will collaborate closely with Risk, Product, Compliance, and global operations teams to ensure a cohesive approach to fraud prevention.
You will be responsible for establishing best practices in fraud detection and prevention, leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making. Your leadership will guide the team in identifying and addressing potential fraud risks, ensuring that Adyen remains at the forefront of financial crime prevention. You will also be involved in training and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
What we offer
At Adyen, we provide an environment that supports your career growth and development. You will have access to opportunities that allow you to expand your skill set and take ownership of your career path. We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all team members feel respected and valued. Our commitment to ethical practices and innovative solutions means that you will be part of a team that is making a real impact in the financial technology space. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of motivated individuals to succeed.
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