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Compliance Officer, Oversight

Adyen Chicago Full-time Compliance Posted Oct 20, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Adyen

Payments Tech · Amsterdam

3.8
Employee Rating
4.1
Work-Life Balance
250
Open Roles
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What employees love

  • Smart, humble colleagues with high standards and a market-leading payments product
  • Good work-life balance with trust-based culture, free lunch, and international team trips

What could be better

  • Below-market compensation (~20% less than peers) with poor stock options
  • Middle management quality issues as company scaled — inexperienced managers and internal politics
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About the Role

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Compliance Oversight Officer

Our fast-paced Compliance team is looking for a Compliance Oversight Officer with experience in performing compliance oversight procedures in the payments and/or finance industry. A successful candidate must have strong communication, critical thinking and analytical skills. This person must be able to work as a business partner to connect with a wide range of teams, including risk, legal, finance and sales, and provide pragmatic advice and guidance to build sustainable growth.

What you’ll do

Who you are

Total rewards & compensation

The annual base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000. Compensation is based on factors including qualifications, experience, and location. Total compensation package includes equity (RSUs), 401(k), health, dental, vision, and more.

In-office expectations

This role is based in our Chicago office. We're an office-first company and expect employees to work in-office at least 3 days a week on average. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while also supporting flexibility.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Adyen

We actively seek different perspectives to sharpen our ideas. Our unique culture is a product of our diverse backgrounds and experiences. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome to be your true self at Adyen.

If you need accommodations or support during the recruitment process to perform at your best, you’ll have the opportunity to let our team know in your application. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. If you have specific time constraints, please communicate them with your recruiter, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them where possible.

EEO statement

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Eligibility

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for new visa sponsorship. The company can support visa transfers but will not sponsor individuals for H-1B CAP applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Adyen?
Adyen has a work-life balance score of 4.1/5 based on employee reviews. This is above average, suggesting the company genuinely respects work-life boundaries.
What is Adyen’s culture like?
Adyen is characterized by these culture values: eng-driven, ship-fast, wlb, product-impact, learning. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3.8/5. Smart, humble colleagues with high standards and a market-leading payments product
How many open roles does Adyen have?
Adyen currently has 250 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in Chicago. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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