The opportunity
The Risk Partnerships team is an essential part of Stripe’s Global Partnerships organization. Our team is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key partner banks to manage risk for Stripe’s business activities.
What you'll do
Lead risk-focused initiatives in collaboration with global financial partners: (banks, networks, payment methods) to: Foster new business opportunities and user verticals
Innovate on shared risk methodologies
Establish and maintain compliance with agreed risk appetites
Oversee and maintain the health of relationships with key risk counterparts at partner banks
Develop and manage projects and initiatives that support strong partner relationships regarding risk
Deliver business and policy recommendations that inform our risk posture
What they're looking for
- + years experience in risk-related role at a bank or fintech with experience: of products & services that enabled users to send and receive payments domestically and internationally, store funds securely, earn yield on those funds, and enable multi-currency fund flows.
- Demonstrated deep knowledge and experience of working with bank payment: schemes and networks (e.g. FPS, BACs, SEPA, ACH and local equivalents)
- A deep knowledge of risk and compliance issues.
- Ability to represent Stripe on risk, compliance, and product issues with: banking partners to maintain positive relationships.
- Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills (written and: verbal) to drive understanding, collaboration, and issue resolution.
- Curiosity and a partnership mindset focused on improving processes and scaling solutions.
- First-hand experience in risk management at a bank or fintech
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including navigating difficult: situations, negotiating timelines, and influencing stakeholders across organizations and borders.
