Stripe · 17 hours ago
Risk Strategist - Financial Crimes
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expStripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, and they are seeking a Risk Strategist on the Financial Crimes team. This role involves shaping Stripe's global approach to AML and Sanctions risk management, ensuring that financial crime considerations are central to decision-making while driving innovation in risk management practices.
FinanceFinTechMobile PaymentsSaaS
Responsibilities
Support Stripe’s global FC strategy by translating AML and Sanctions policies into standards, frameworks, and first-line programs that enable product expansion while ensuring compliance
Contribute to the design and ongoing improvement of financial crime controls, including transaction monitoring, screening, onboarding/re-onboarding, and digital asset-related safeguards
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Data Science to align on priorities and address emerging challenges
Assist in strengthening FC infrastructure by gathering requirements and supporting execution for investigative tools, monitoring systems, and control effectiveness metrics
Act as a trusted partner to business, product, and engineering teams, embedding financial crime considerations into product and market launches in a balanced way
Review and assess existing processes, recommend enhancements that strengthen effectiveness, improve user experience, and anticipate regulatory or ecosystem changes
Stay informed on industry practices and contribute insights that help Stripe evolve its financial crime risk management approach
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional experience in Financial Services, Payments, or Fintech, with at least 5 years in a related role (risk, compliance, or product enablement)
Deep subject matter expertise in AML, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring, including regulatory compliance requirements and practical program execution
Proven ability to design, implement, and operationalize financial crime standards and controls in complex, global organizations
Familiarity with crypto, digital assets, or other emerging technologies and their evolving regulatory landscape
Demonstrated experience developing risk solutions and strategies and working closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations to translate them into enforcement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge existing processes and propose pragmatic, innovative alternatives
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and geographies
A results-oriented, accountable mindset, capable of driving ambitious goals while motivating and leading others
Comfort operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment with shifting priorities and limited precedent
A Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Experience leading transformative AML, Sanctions, or Transaction Monitoring initiatives, including advanced analytics, model development and validation, or global screening transformations
Proven track record overseeing the execution and delivery of programs or projects, with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable next steps
Comfort working with data-driven approaches to risk, including proficiency with SQL
Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFCS) considered a plus
Benefits
Equity
Company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses
401(k) plan
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Wellness stipends
Company
Stripe
Stripe is an API technology company that provides online payment processing and commerce solutions for Internet businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.44BKey Investors
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2025-02-27Secondary Market
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Leadership Team
Steffan Tomlinson
CFO
Aitor Guevara
Head Of Engineering
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