Risk Strategist (Onboarding and Compliance)

September 12, 2026

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Requirements

5 years of professional experience in compliance, product risk, technical compliance, audit, or similar risk roles at a FinTech, payment provider, or bank
Proven experience designing and implementing risk-based KYC and KYB programs for business or merchant onboarding
Proven experience working at a technical level with product managers and engineers, with an ability to design solutions and write technical requirements documentation
Demonstrated success in managing complex projects with numerous cross-functional stakeholders, driving consensus, and managing expectations
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging directly with external partners and instilling confidence
Experience sourcing and using data to analyze problems, inform strategic decisions, and measure control effectiveness
Ability to tackle ambiguous situations and operate efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-volume, and technology-driven environment
Respect for and interest in financial rules and regulations, as well as an eagerness to innovate and drive the financial technology industry forward
(Desirable) Deep experience with US financial regulations, particularly those impacting lending, consumer compliance (e.g., TILA, ECOA, UDAP/UDAAP, Fair Lending), and financial crimes (e.g., CIP/CDD) OR a strong technical and operational understanding of payment network funds flows for major schemes such as SEPA, FPS (UK), ACH (US), and RTP (US)
(Desirable) Proficiency with SQL for sourcing and analyzing data
(Desirable) Proficiency using AI tools to automate document writing, assist in research and analysis and support recommendations
(Desirable) Familiarity with digital assets, cryptocurrency, and stablecoin-based payment and settlement flows
(Desirable) Experience applying regional compliance expertise to new markets
You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns

What the job involves

The Onboarding and Compliance Risk Strategy team serves as a key risk management function that partners with product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to bring products to market safely and responsibly
We are seeking a strategic-minded and collaborative Risk professional to build and scale the risk management and compliance foundations for our Financial Account products, our new and existing credit products, and the global payment networks that power them
Stripe is building new products that expand the scope of problems we tackle beyond payments and into the rest of the financial stack
Right now this includes Capital, Financial Accounts, and Issuing - and there's more on the way
Stripe is a technology company that operates within the financial services industry, and you will need to be comfortable straddling both of those worlds every day
The right person for this role will thrive while working at the intersection of an emerging sector and a traditional industry, seek creative solutions to traditional problems, and enable the business responsibly while moving with urgency and focus
We are currently hiring for two roles, one with a focus on lending products and another with the focus on global payment networks
If you have experience with either and meet the qualifications, please apply!
Partner with Product, Engineering, and 2LOD teams to design and implement data-driven, risk-based KYC/KYB frameworks and compliance controls for our Financial Account, Capital, and Issuing products
Design and document compliant, scalable funds flow models for global payment networks (e.g., SEPA, FPS, ACH, RTP), translating complex network rules into technical requirements for engineering teams
Develop and maintain technical compliance documentation, translating complex regulatory requirements (e.g., U.S. lending laws, payment network rules) into actionable guidance for product and engineering teams
Manage relationships and drive alignment across a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Customer Support, Partnerships, and 2LOD Compliance, ensuring all voices are heard and decisions are made effectively
Engage directly with external financial partners, presenting Stripe's compliance controls and strategy to build trust and confidence
Extend your expertise to new regions and payment schemes, quickly learning new regulatory and technical landscapes to enable Stripe's international expansion
Utilize data to inform risk strategy, compliance solutions, and decision-making by sourcing and analyzing product and user data to measure control effectiveness

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