Regulatory Counsel

This is a Regulatory Counsel role with Adyen based in Sydney, NSW, AU
== Adyen ==

Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Regulatory Counsel role at Adyen

This is Adyen

Adyen is the payments platform of choice for the world's top companies, delivering frictionless payments across online, mobile, and in-store channels. Our team members are motivated individuals that help each other do remarkable things every day. We face unique challenges and we solve those as a team. And together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that transform the way the world pays.

Regulatory Counsel

Our dynamic APAC Regulatory team is looking for a Regulatory Counsel who has experience with the payments, financial service or fintech industry in Australia/New Zealand. In this role, you will enable Adyen to create unique business opportunities while making ethical choices. To do this, you must have strong analytical and communication skills as well as pragmatic and strategic thinking while advising internal and external stakeholders on regulatory matters.

What you'll do:

• Monitor regulatory developments in legislative and policy environment and advise on its impact to Adyen

• Represent the team on a variety of workstreams and drive the regulatory strategy

• Operationalise regulatory requirements in Australia and New Zealand for Adyen

• Collaborate and provide advice and support to internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters in Australia and New Zealand ranging from regulatory engagement, regulatory strategy and product launches

• Manage various routine and ad hoc regulatory requests and filings for both Australia and New Zealand

• Advise on various matters with merchants, service providers, internal and external stakeholders, in line with Adyen's commercial and strategic objectives which allow for scale

Who you are:

• You are qualified as a lawyer in Australia

• You have strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

• You have strong research, statutory interpretation and organisation skills

• You demonstrate ability to conduct analysis of policy issues

• You have at least 3+ years experience in a regulatory or legal role 

• You have some working knowledge of the payment industry, retail banking, acquiring and finance

• You will be a critical thinker, strategic and have innovative problem-solving skills

• Your strong sense of initiative, independence and ability to take ownership enabling you to contribute to a fast-growing business

• If you require supervision under your practising certificate, this can be accommodated

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments

Our unobvious approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, we need as many different voices as possible to solve them - voices like yours. So no matter where you're from, who you love, or what you believe in, 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. Even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria, 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 Sydney office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the Adyen team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring
• Representing
• Operationalising

Key Strengths

• Legal qualification
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Industry knowledge
• Problem-solving skills
• Initiative

Why Adyen is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Adyen not with Hatch.

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