FEC Counsel

About the role

The FEC Counsel will provide legal advice and guidance on Financial Economic Crime (FEC) matters, focusing on US sanctions and AML/CFT requirements. Key responsibilities include interpreting new regulatory obligations, advising on OFAC sanctions, translating requirements into policies, performing risk assessments, supporting regulatory inquiries, and representing the team on governance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and interpret (new) obligations under applicable US and international laws and regulations related to Financial Economic Crime, including sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT);
• Provide counsel on US sanctions regimes (including OFAC regulations, Executive Orders, and related measures), with particular attention to potential secondary sanctions risks for non-US affiliates, customers, or counterparties;
• Translate identified obligations into relevant policies and procedures to be effectively communicated and implemented across the business, ensuring alignment with both US requirements and Adyen’s global framework;
• Perform integrity risk assessments in accordance with applicable triggers, assess impact (including potential US sanctions violations), and coordinate follow-up actions in line with the overall integrity risk assessment process;
• Support and advise in connection with regulatory inquiries, external and internal audits, and interactions with US and other relevant supervisors;
• Represent the wider AML Compliance Team on a variety of workstreams to establish governance strategies that align with global objectives and ensure controlled and compliant growth;
• Consider opportunities and risks from a variety of angles to achieve compliant solutions that align with commercial and strategic objectives.

Requirements

You must have 5+ years of relevant experience in a compliance and/or regulatory function within the financial services or payments industry, and/or at a US regulatory agency. Strong knowledge of US FEC laws and regulations, including OFAC sanctions, AML/CFT, and related enforcement frameworks, is required. Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are necessary, along with the ability to assess FEC risks and propose practical, business-oriented solutions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise and connect with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, are essential. Technical details related to FEC compliance, such as sanctions screening, geofencing, transaction monitoring controls, and data-driven approaches to risk management, should be familiar. Initiative, independence, and ownership are key traits, alongside the ability to collaborate across levels of seniority, cultures, and backgrounds. Adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing continuous changes and strict deadlines, is crucial. Additionally, you must hold a US Bar membership in good standing.

Qualifications

This is a full-time position in New York City, requiring relocation if you live outside of the city. The annual base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $212,000. For more information on our compensation philosophy, please click here.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more details, please refer to the company's benefits page.

Schedule

The role is full-time and requires regular attendance at the office in New York City.

Skills

Strong knowledge of US FEC laws and regulations, including OFAC sanctions, AML/CFT, and related enforcement frameworks. Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise and connect with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Technical details related to FEC compliance, such as sanctions screening, geofencing, transaction monitoring controls, and data-driven approaches to risk management. Initiative, independence, and ownership. Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing continuous changes and strict deadlines.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more details, please refer to the company's benefits page.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $212,000. To learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.

Company Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.