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Internal Control Specialist (Technology Risk)

Adyen
RiskOn-siteFull-timeAmsterdam

Adyen is hiring for the job of Internal Control Specialist (Technology Risk), Amsterdam (On-site). This is a Risk job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with Adyen.

Organization: AdyenLocation: AmsterdamWorkplace: On-siteFocus: RiskPosted: Sep 7, 2026
Adyen is hiring for this Risk job in Amsterdam, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring.

This is Adyen

span 400; Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H and M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

span 400; 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.

span 400; Internal Control Specialist (Technology Risk)

span 400; 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.

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What you’ll do:

span 400; ● 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.

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Who you are:

span 400; ● 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

span 400; 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.

span 400; 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?

span 400; 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. a span 400; Learn more about our hiring process here span 400;. 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.

Location and market context

This job is based in Amsterdam on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Adyen's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About risk management jobs

Risk jobs own the methodology for identifying, assessing, and escalating enterprise, operational, and technology risk. Second-line teams set risk appetite and challenge the first line. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices.

How to position yourself for this risk management job

Strong candidates emphasize risk assessment methodology, appetite and escalation, cross-functional partnership, and clear reporting to senior leadership and the board. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Adyen would apply enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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