APAC Lead - Scheme Compliance

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.

We are looking for an experienced leader to head our Payment Method Compliance function in APAC, with global oversight of our card network and payment method relationships. This role is based in Singapore and sits at the center of risk, compliance, and commercial strategy, ensuring adherence to regulatory and scheme requirements while actively enabling scalable, growth-oriented outcomes.

As the APAC Lead, you will lead a distributed regional team and act as a senior representative for Adyen across card networks, financial partners, and alternative payment methods. You will not only ensure compliance with existing frameworks, but also challenge requirements that create unnecessary friction, driving constructive change with partners to better align with Adyen’s business model and risk appetite.

• →Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing, globally distributed team across APAC and beyond, setting clear goals and driving accountability against strategic objectives.
• →Own and manage senior relationships with card networks (e.g., Visa, Mastercard) and payment methods, acting as the primary escalation point for complex compliance and risk matters.
• →Translate card network rules (e.g., GARS, BRAM) and regulatory requirements into scalable, automated and operational processes that support sustainable business growth.
• →Actively identify, challenge, and influence network or partner requirements that are misaligned with Adyen’s model, driving pragmatic and commercially viable outcomes.
• →Represent Adyen externally in scheme forums, partner discussions, and industry engagements, advocating for policy evolution where needed.
• →Oversee audits, regulatory exams, and partner reporting, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery across jurisdictions.
• →Partner cross-functionally with Risk, Legal, Product, Engineering, Commercial, and Treasury to embed compliance into product design and strategic initiatives.
• →Lead high-impact escalations, balancing regulatory expectations with customer and business impact.
• →Drive continuous improvement across policies, controls, and tooling by identifying systemic gaps and implementing global enhancements.
• →Strengthen knowledge sharing and education across the organization, increasing fluency in payment method compliance and risk.

• 8+ years of experience in payments, fintech, or financial services, with deep expertise in card schemes, acquiring, or payment method compliance.
• Proven experience leading and developing globally distributed teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong working knowledge of card network rules (e.g., Visa, Mastercard) and experience engaging directly with schemes or alternative payment methods; prior network experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to balance compliance requirements with commercial objectives, including experience influencing or challenging external partners to drive better outcomes.
• Experience working with regulators, financial institutions, and auditors across APAC markets.
• Strong operational and strategic mindset, with the ability to translate complex requirements into scalable processes and frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership internally and externally.
• Comfortable operating as an escalation point for complex, high-risk issues and making sound decisions under pressure.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

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!

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 Singapore office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.