Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Brand Risk group develops processes, solutions, product controls and detection systems to ensure compliant use of Stripe’s platform and products, and protect Stripe and our users while minimizing friction. We collaborate with partners across Risk, Engineering, Product and Operations to design and implement best-in-class enforcement strategy, and play a critical role in Stripe’s risk management efforts.

What you’ll do

We are looking for a leader to join the group, work cross-functionally and lead critical projects to ensure merchants’ integrity. You will lead a talented team of analytical subject matter experts, drive the development of robust, global detection and intervention capabilities, and identify ways to reduce user friction. You will set the roadmap and the long term strategy for your area to achieve ambitious business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive and own a global enforcement development roadmap, and bring strategic leadership and risk management vision
• Build relationships and partner with stakeholders across Risk, Engineering, Ops, Data Science, and others to drive the domain
• Build expertise and deep know-how around Stripe’s policies, standards and requirements, as well as enforcement capabilities, tools and metrics
• Bring a user-centric approach to brand risk management, and consider risk vs reward in all decision making 
• Develop governance, escalations and decision making frameworks
• Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing team

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• 10+ years professional experience in a related field, such as Risk, Compliance, or Trust & Safety, within a fast paced, high growth company
• 4+ years of direct people management experience, and demonstrated ability to develop and nurture talent
• Strong data analysis and / or technical background. You have hands-on experience using data, and worked closely with engineers and data scientists to build systems and / or deliver insights
• An analytical approach to decision-making. You are analytical, objective and skilled at using metrics to drive decisions
• Strong collaboration, communication, and relationship building skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders and leadership
• Demonstrated project management skills and a track record for building and scaling programs from the ground up

Preferred qualifications

•  Experience with SQL or a willingness to learn is a strong plus