Amsterdam
24 Mar 2026
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Team lead - CDD Risk, Customer Onboarding

Adyen

Team lead - CDD Risk, Customer Onboarding

Team lead for CDD Risk and Customer Onboarding at Adyen in Amsterdam, focusing on risk assessments, compliance, and process optimization. Requires 2-5 years of people management experience in risk, operations, or compliance environments. Hybrid work model with office-first collaboration.

HybridFull-timeMid LevelAMLKYC

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

Hybrid, office-first company valuing in-person collaboration

Experience Required

5 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2 to 5 years of formal people management experience

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
AMLKYCPCIScheme rulesinternal controls
Soft Skills
detail orientedorganizedmultitaskpeople orientedcollaboratorinitiativeownershipself-starteranalyticalstakeholder management

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team responsible for onboarding and ongoing risk assessments of new and existing merchants, ensuring compliance and handling escalations efficiently.
  • Set clear expectations, monitor KPIs, SLAs and quality to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across the onboarding lifecycle.
  • Manage individual and team performance through 1-1s, coaching, and reviews, supporting continuous development and accountability.
  • Drive a performance culture focused on speed, quality, and customer experience while balancing regulatory and commercial needs.
  • Identify skill gaps and create structured development plans to support growth and team scalability.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives, challenge existing procedures collaborating with Compliance, Product, Sales, and Account Management
  • Use data to inform decisions, prioritize initiatives, and measure impact on efficiency, risk quality, and customer experience.
  • Collaborate with regional and global teams to share best practices and drive alignment while respecting regional nuances.
  • Foster a motivated, engaged, and safe team environment, encouraging ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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