Senior Commercial Counsel

Adyen

This is Adyen We took an unobvious approach to starting a payments company, building a platform from scratch. Today, we're the payments platform of choice for the world's brightest companies. 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 challenges are unique, we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving 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. CDD Risk Analyst APAC Our Customer Risk Review team is looking for a hands-on analyst with experience in the payments and/or finance industry. You will be working with a wide range of teams within Adyen, including commercial, compliance, and product to ensure that our KYC (Know-Your-Customer) documents are up-to-date whilst remaining compliant. You will contribute to the practice of enhanced due diligence, anti-fraud and anti-money laundering whilst driving change and projects. The job doesn’t stop there as you will also be responsible for projects to improve operational scalability that impact our day-to-day work. Operating with a hands-on mindset, you will independently manage intricate customer due diligence cases while serving as a catalyst for efficiency. You will assist in refining our standard operating procedures, mentor colleagues, and utilize data insights to automate and enhance our daily operational workflows. What you will do * Perform periodic review of customer files in accordance with internal KYC/CDD requirements. * Monitor KYC, CDD and EDD procedures to ensure our customers’ compliance. * Collect and analyze customer information on a periodic basis whilst documenting material changes to their organizational structures, legal entity(ies) and policies. * Drive process improvements and automation on our workflow procedures. * Engage, drive and lead projects along with your colleagues on compliance, tech or commercial oriented focus areas. * Guide customers along the periodic review process, ensuring that issues and challenges are addressed efficiently. * Align with global teams to ensure consistency in requirements and customer experience. * Autonomously manage high-complexity casework while proactively updating SOPs and documentation to ensure a "First-Time-Right" quality benchmark and minimize rework. * Collaborate with seniors and cross-functional teams to identify tooling gaps, contribute data insights for automation, and support the testing of solutions that reduce manual effort without increasing risk. Who you are * Operationally oriented with an eagerness to pick up and drive projects with our cross functional teams. * Problem solver with ability to pick up things quickly. * 3-5 years’ experience in Customer Due Diligence/Enhanced Due Diligence/KYC. * Solid understanding of AML/CFT, CDD and EDD concepts. * Extensive experience in conducting CDD and EDD screening. * Project owner with an ability to prioritize tasks based on business needs. * Capable of conducting meetings, leading project discussions, delivering presentations and interacting with stakeholders of different seniority and discipline.  * You enjoy working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. * A structured thinker able to navigate ambiguity and commercial pushback, balancing regulatory rigor with operational speed to unblock merchants effectively. * A proactive partner committed to team growth, who supports the onboarding of new joiners through peer coaching and promotes best practices to ensure global consistency. 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 Singapore office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Constructor Group

Constructor University Bremen has appointed Prof. Sir Kostya Novoselov — Nobel Laureate in Physics (2010), FRS — as its President. In this strategic, part-time capacity, Prof. Novoselov provides intellectual direction, institutional prestige, and global scientific vision while retaining his primary commitments at NUS and IFIM. The Chief of Staff (CoS) reports exclusively to the President and exists to amplify his impact, protect his time, and translate intellectual strategy into institutional momentum. This is the single point of coordination between the President's agenda and the University's executive, academic, and administrative functions. This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity, operates with total discretion, thinks three moves ahead — and finds genuine satisfaction in making an exceptional mind more effective. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Presidential Time & Agenda Architecture * Own and orchestrate the President's calendar end-to-end — strategic prioritisation, preparation, and protection of deep work time * Manage all inbound requests (academic, institutional, media, VIP) — filter and triage with sound independent judgement * Prepare briefing materials, pre-reads, and context packs for every meeting and engagement * Ensure every commitment has a clear purpose, defined outcome, and proper follow-through Strategic Programme Execution * Translate the President's academic architecture vision into a tracked programme of University-wide initiatives * Coordinate cross-functionally with academic leadership and executive management to advance presidential priorities at pace * Monitor progress against strategic milestones; surface blockers early and resolve them proactively * Maintain the President's initiative register and drive accountability without creating bureaucracy Board & Stakeholder Liaison * Prepare materials and briefings for Board interactions; ensure presidential inputs are ready, timely, and impactful * Serve as a trusted interface between the President and the University's senior leadership team * Build and maintain relationships with key external partners: NUS, IFIM, CQT, QuEra, and global scientific networks * Manage Board member relationships on the President's behalf where appropriate Communications & Correspondence * Draft and manage high-level correspondence, academic communications, and institutional letters on behalf of the President * Ensure tone, precision, and intellectual calibre of all communications reflect the President's standing * Manage the President's representation at events where direct presence is not possible International Travel & Logistics * Plan and manage all travel end-to-end: itinerary design, transfers, accommodation, visa, briefings, connectivity * Coordinate with NUS/IFIM counterparts on scheduling and joint trips * Maintain a 10-hour rest buffer standard; optimise travel for productivity and recovery * Ensure full calendar sync and briefing packs mirrored for every trip Academic Initiative Support * Support recruitment of world-class faculty and postdoctoral talent aligned with the President's academic vision * Coordinate logistics of hybrid scientific collaboration model with global research groups * Prepare agendas and outcomes documentation for academic working groups chaired or attended by the President * Assist in building Constructor Labs concept — connecting academic programme to research infrastructure Operational Infrastructure * Oversee and coordinate the supporting administrative team engaged on President-related activities * Implement SOPs and tracking systems to ensure nothing is missed across parallel workstreams * Manage office-readiness, connectivity, and equipment procurement at Bremen and during travel * Handle confidential matters — institutional, personal, and strategic — with absolute discretion QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Essential Experience * 5+ years as Chief of Staff, Senior EA, or Strategic Advisor supporting world-class scientific or academic leadership * Proven track record managing complex international schedules across multiple time zones and institutions * Experience in academic, research, or science-driven organisations strongly preferred * Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes situations with calm and sound judgement Competencies & Character * Proactive mindset Anticipates needs before they arise; acts without waiting to be asked * Intellectual curiosity Engages genuinely with the President's scientific and academic world — not just the logistics around it * Operational excellence Implements systems and SOPs to eliminate error at high pace * Precision under pressure Detail-obsessive even when volume is high and changes are rapid * Judgement & discretion Trusted with sensitive institutional, personal, and strategic matters * Adaptive resilience Calm in fast-changing environments; stress-resistant, not avoidant * Communication finesse Writes and speaks at a level appropriate for Nobel Laureate correspondence and Board engagement Practical Requirements * Fluent English (written and spoken); German and/or Russian a significant advantage * Willing and able to travel internationally at short notice * Comfortable with a 6-day operational environment and rapid response expectations * Proficient with Outlook, Zoom, project tracking platforms, and AI productivity tools SUCCESS CRITERIA At 90 days: * Full operational command of the President's calendar and communication flows * Briefing systems, travel SOPs, and stakeholder directory established * Key relationships built with NUS/IFIM counterparts, Constructor executive team, and Board At 12 months: * The President's time is consistently protected and directed toward highest-value activities * Academic architecture programme has advanced materially — visible milestones achieved * The President describes the CoS as indispensable * Zero missed commitments, zero preparation failures, zero communication surprises   ABOUT CONSTRUCTOR UNIVERSITY & THE PRESIDENT Constructor University Bremen is an English-language private research university in Germany, building a world-class physics-centred academic ecosystem inspired by the traditions of MIPT, Landau, and leading global institutions. The tagline is simple: Constructing the future. Prof. Sir Kostya Novoselov FRS is a Nobel Laureate in Physics (2010), awarded jointly with Andre Geim for the discovery of graphene. He holds a Royal Society Research Professorship and is a leading figure at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (IFIM). His appointment as President brings world-class scientific credibility and an ambitious vision for Constructor University's academic future. The Chief of Staff will work at the intersection of Nobel Laureate-level science, institutional strategy, and global academic network-building. It is a rare and extraordinary opportunity.

Databricks

CSQ427R211 Databricks is redefining what organisations can achieve with data and AI. As the unified platform powering the world's most ambitious data-driven enterprises, we sit at the intersection of cloud migrations, AI transformation, and real-time intelligence—and our customers challenge us every day to go further. As Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering for NSW, you will lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers at the forefront of this transformation. Partnering with Databricks' most strategic enterprise accounts, you will shape how Australia’s leading organisations migrate to the lakehouse, build next-generation AI and GenAI systems, and unlock sustained business value from their data investments.  As a people leader, you will build and scale a team that represents Databricks' highest standard of technical excellence and customer impact. Your team will partner with ASX100 enterprises across industries to architect and deliver mission-critical solutions, from large-scale data migrations and legacy modernisation programs to cutting-edge generative AI, MLOps, and AI agent deployments. You will set the bar for delivery quality, grow world-class talent, and drive the strategic governance framework that ensures every engagement is executed with precision and measurable impact. THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE: * Drive regional performance targets—including billable utilisation, team growth, and hiring—while championing delivery excellence and customer success across the ANZ FDE portfolio * Lead high-stakes enterprise engagements: partner with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders to position and deliver transformational PS programs spanning data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and advanced analytics * Champion delivery governance and operational rigor: establish best practices for project oversight, risk management, and quality standards that scale with a growing RSA & AI Engineering practice * Act as executive escalation point for critical customer situations, leveraging deep technical credibility and leadership judgment to protect strategic relationships and drive resolution * Develop and retain exceptional technical talent: mentor Resident Solutions Architects and AI Engineers through structured career pathways, technical coaching, and a culture of innovation, mastery, and continuous growth WHAT WE LOOK FOR: * 4+ years of people leadership experience managing high-performing technical delivery teams, solution architects, or professional services organisations—with a proven track record of building excellence-driven cultures * 5+ years of hands-on individual contributor experience as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer, providing the technical depth to coach and credibly support senior practitioners * Demonstrated success leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs within enterprise environments, across industries such as Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Telco, or Energy * Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating complex, high-stakes customer environments and influencing at the C-suite level * Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark™, MLflow, Delta Lake, or the modern data and AI ecosystem; hands-on experience with Databricks or a direct competitor is highly valued About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.