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Adyen · 1 day ago

Global Head of Scheme Compliance

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$260K/yr - $360K/yr

7+ years exp

Adyen is a financial technology platform that provides payments and financial products for major customers like Meta and Microsoft. They are seeking a Global Head of Scheme Compliance to lead a team responsible for compliance frameworks and strategic engagement with key stakeholders, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation in payment functionalities.

Financial ServicesFinTechMobile AppsMobile Payments

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Lead the Scheme Compliance team that owns the compliance framework for our payment method partners- - including the International Card schemes and Local Payment Methods

Define and own the strategic engagement model with key Card Scheme stakeholders on compliance matters, risk trends, and operational requirements

Support new product launches through risk assessments to ensure Card Scheme requirements are embedded into system design and operational processes from day one, while also driving alignment with partners to ensure Adyen remains at the forefront of payments innovation

Partner with product, commercial, and operational teams to define and execute go-to-market strategies, ensuring they are compliant and commercially viable. Provide market insights from the Card Schemes to accelerate product development and commercialization efforts

As a Senior Leader within Compliance- coach and mentor fellow members of the Card Scheme team as well as the wider Compliance Function to support them in their personal and professional growth

Qualification

Payments ComplianceCard Scheme rulesCompliance FrameworksTeam leadershipProject managementStrategic partnershipsMentoringAdaptability

Required

7+ years of relevant experience in Payments Compliance, specifically including Card Scheme rules and requirements (Visa, Mastercard, etc.)

Minimum of 5 years team lead / managerial experience

You have a proven track record in developing or advising on Compliance Frameworks for Payment partners (including Card Scheme and local/regional payment methods) and have experience translating complex rules into technical and operational requirements

You are skilled in building strategic partnerships across internal stakeholders and external payment partners, leveraging these relationships to drive alignment and successful cross-functional outcomes

You have excellent organizational skills and know how to manage a project from conception to launch, especially those related to Scheme mandate implementation

You have a proven track record in successfully navigating Card Scheme relationships, resolving compliance issues, and engaging strategically with their risk and regulatory departments

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Passionate and driven about building a well-functioning and motivated team and mentoring and encouraging team members to continuously develop and grow