Internal Control Specialist, Technology Risk

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. Internal Control Specialist (Technology Risk) Adyen is looking for an Internal Control Specialist with a focus on technology risks in our Amsterdam office. You will join the global Internal Control team and will contribute to advance Adyen’s fast growth. You are experienced in risk management and internal control and have the ability and eagerness to operate proactively and independently in a complex and fun global environment. You will mainly focus on assessing and strengthening Adyen’s global technology processes and internal control framework, to meet internal and external expectations and to enable controlled growth. You will support the company in building a great business, preserving the company culture and achieving its long-term goals by taking our risk management to the next level. We don’t hide behind email, instead we pick up the phone. This is one of the values in our Adyen Formula, which is the foundation of our strong culture and an essential guiding principle for the way we work. We always ask why, are critical, don’t just tick the box and always look for improvement and automation. These are some of the values incorporated in the Adyen way of being in control, promoted by the Internal Control team globally. What you’ll do: Strengthen and manage the global internal control framework and support management on internal control matters. Evaluate Adyen’s processes, risks, controls and technology to identify opportunities for improvement and automation. Coordinate and perform testing of controls, and report on the effectiveness of Adyen’s risk and control systems. Manage requests from regulators and auditors to ensure successful audit cycles (e.g. SOC1/SOC2 audits). Create a network and be a trusted advisor for the business and management. Collaborate with your peers from the Internal Control team in managing the global internal control framework and contributing to various projects. Who you are: Relevant working experience (approximately 4-7 years) within an IT audit, IT risk management or internal control function. Experience with IT risk management and designing and testing of IT controls (experience within the payments industry is not required). Knowledge of IT processes, IT risks and building internal control frameworks. Able to operate comfortably and independently within a fast-paced global environment. Critical thinking skills and eagerness to comprehend emerging internal and external developments and execute accordingly. Eager to work in an innovative technology company within the financial sector. Good communication and stakeholder management skills Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 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. Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! 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. Learn more about our hiring process here . Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.