Head Of Global Merchant Risk

Adyen Payments

Amsterdam, Netherlands
On-site
8+ years operational risk or credit leadership
Experience in fintech or high-volume payments
Deep understanding of merchant lifecycle and bankruptcy risk
Adyen Payments is seeking a Head of Global Merchant Risk to oversee the management of credit and chargeback risk in a leadership role based in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational risk within the fintech industry and a strong understanding of the merchant lifecycle

Job Summary

  • This pivotal global leadership position is responsible for the day-to-day management of Adyen's counterparty exposure originating from credit risk and chargeback risk.
  • The role requires leading a high-performing global team across Amsterdam, Singapore, and Chicago while ensuring consistency in decision-making across regional markets.
  • As the chair of the Merchant Risk Committee, you will bridge the gap between commercial ambition and financial prudence by using operational data to influence risk models and policies.

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Adyen Payments is seeking a Head of Global Merchant Risk to oversee the management of credit and chargeback risk in a leadership role based in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational risk within the fintech industry and a strong understanding of the merchant lifecycle.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years operational risk or credit leadership
  • Experience in Fintech or high-volume payments
  • Deep understanding of merchant lifecycle and bankruptcy risk
  • Ability to translate complex risks for executive committees
  • Data-backed confidence to propose policy changes

Nice-to-have

  • Experience managing global multi-region teams
  • Strong partnership with Product and Second Line Risk
  • Culture of owning careers and solving challenges as a team

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years in operational risk or credit leadership
  • Fintech or high-volume payments industry experience
  • Knowledge of lending and charge card mechanics

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