Head of Holistic Risk Oversight

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

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to head our Holistic Risk Oversight pillar within the Risk and Controls Oversight function at Stripe. This senior role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to oversee and manage risks across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in risk management, a deep understanding of financial technology and payments, and the ability to drive change at the highest levels of the organization.

What you’ll do

Key Responsibilities:

Innovation and Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for risk oversight across key domains including  operational, financial, strategic, and other risk areas - aligned with and adaptable to Stripe's growing business
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to senior management on risk-related matters
• Stay abreast of Stripe’s product and business development, industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in risk management
• Drive innovation in risk assessment techniques and tools and embed a culture of innovation in the team in order to continuously enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of risk oversight processes
• Cultivate a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the organization

Risk Oversight and Management:

• Lead the second line oversight of critical risk domains across Stripe, including financial, operational, security, and strategic risks
• Support the team in conducting in-depth thematic assessments of key risk areas, leveraging insights from investigations, emerging trends, regulatory changes, and other relevant factors

Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:

• Foster strong partnerships with front-line teams, business units, and other key stakeholders to ensure effective understanding of key risk and control areas 
• Present results of thematic risk analyses and overarching risk assessments to regulatory bodies, boards of directors, and other stakeholders 
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across various levels of the organization fostering a strong partnership on improving Stripe’s ability to manage key risk areas

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead a high-performing team of risk management professionals
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Lead teams through Stripe’s continued growth and business changes
• Attract and retain top talent in the risk management field

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

• 10-15 years of experience in compliance and / or risk management, with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles
• Extensive people management experience, including leading teams through organizational changes
• Deep knowledge of payments and financial technology companies, products, and associated risks
• Comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and their practical application and ability to adapt these frameworks to Stripe’s unique context
• Subject matter expertise in financial, security, and other enterprise risk controls
• Proven track record of developing and implementing risk management strategies at an enterprise level
• Strong ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate organizational dynamics
• Experience explaining control frameworks and risk management strategies to partners and regulators
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the risk management landscape at one of the world's leading financial technology companies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding Stripe's operations and financial stability while enabling continued growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving fintech industry.

Preferred qualifications

• Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or other related certification
• Advanced degree in a relevant field of study
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Start-up experience
• Previous experience in a high volume transactional payment environment