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Chat with Stripe sales Risk Strategist - Screening (Financial Crimes) Stripe logo Jobs Our opportunity Life at Stripe Benefits University See open roles Open mobile navigation Jobs Our opportunity Life at Stripe Benefits University See open roles Close mobile navigation Roles at Stripe Role details Risk Strategist - Screening (Financial Crimes) 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 Financial Crimes Risk Strategy team owns Stripe's first-line AML and sanctions programs globally. We own the end-to-end lifecycle of financial crime controls — setting the global standards that govern how risk is managed across our programs; designing and driving the development of controls, infrastructure, and tooling with Engineering, Product, and Data Science; and maintaining their effectiveness as Stripe's products and the regulatory landscape evolve. We build fast, with data, and with AI integrated into how financial crime risk is detected, managed, and monitored across everything Stripe builds. What You’ll Do As a Risk Strategist on the Financial Crimes Risk Strategy team, you will own Stripe's global screening programs — spanning sanctions, PEP, and negative news — setting the standards that govern how screening risk is managed, designing and driving the controls that operationalize those standards, and ensuring they remain effective as Stripe's products and the regulatory landscape evolve. Being effective in this role means going deep on both the domain and the data — we don't separate the two. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Compliance, Legal, other Risk Strategy functions, and Operations to ensure screening considerations are embedded in every product and market decision. Beyond protecting against risk, you will drive innovation in how Stripe approaches screening — staying ahead of regulatory change and pushing the boundaries of what effective, scalable financial crime risk management looks like at a global payments company. Responsibilities Lead Stripe's global sanctions and AML screening strategy — setting the standards that drive screening control design and infrastructure development, and translating requirements across OFAC, EU, UN, OFSI, and other applicable regimes, PEP screening, and negative news screening into actionable first-line programs and controls Own the design and ongoing improvement of financial crime controls, including sanctions screening, PEP screening, negative news screening, and digital asset-related safeguards; continuously improve detection coverage and control performance as Stripe's products and the threat landscape evolve Embed screening risk requirements into product and infrastructure roadmaps — ensuring financial crime considerations drive product launches, market expansions, and platform decisions across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Compliance, Legal, and Operations Drive screening infrastructure and tooling forward by owning requirements, leading execution, and maintaining effectiveness metrics for screening systems and controls; build with observability by design — ensuring KPIs, KRIs, and monitoring thresholds are defined from inception Continuously assess and improve screening controls and systems — identifying gaps, recommending enhancements that strengthen detection effectiveness and anticipate regulatory or ecosystem changes, and leading delivery of those enhancements end-to-end Champion a technology-forward approach to financial crime risk management — leveraging AI tools, self-serve data analytics, and model governance best practices to improve how risk is detected, monitored, and managed at Stripe Stay informed on industry practices and regulatory developments; represent Stripe's sanctions and AML programs to regulators, bank and network partners, and external auditors 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 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 global sanctions compliance, including hands-on experience with OFAC, EU sanctions regimes, UN Security Council designations, OFSI, and other major global frameworks Demonstrated strong understanding of screening program design and control execution Strong AML screening expertise — proven ability to design, implement, and operationalize PEP screening and negative news screening programs in complex, multi-jurisdiction environments Proven ability to design, implement, and operationalize financial crime standards and controls in complex, global organizations Familiarity with model governance concepts — including model documentation, performance monitoring, and validation — and experience leading or contributing to model governance activities Technology-forward mindset — experience leveraging AI tools, automation, and advanced analytics in a risk or compliance context; aligned with Stripe's commitment to integrating AI across all functions Demonstrated experience developing risk solutions and working closely with cross-functional teams to translate them into enforcement Preferred Qualifications Experience leading transformative AML, Sanctions, or Transaction Monitoring initiatives, including global screening program design or transformations (e.g., vendor selection, watchlist management, false positive tuning) Proficiency with SQL and ability to independently mine and analyze data to develop risk insights and inform strategy Experience with crypto or digital asset products and their associated financial crime risk and regulatory considerations Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS, CFCS) considered a plus Hybrid work at Stripe This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office). In-office expectations Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams. Working remotely at Stripe A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live. Pay and benefits The annual US base salary range for this role is $123,600 - $185,400. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends. Office locations Atlanta, Toronto, or Chicago Remote locations Remote in United States, or Canada Team Risk & Financial Crimes Job type Full time Apply for this role Please find our California applicant personal information notice here . The application window will remain open for 100 days after the Job Post is published. However, this opportunity will remain open based on the needs of the business, which may cause the application window to close before or after the 100-day mark. We look forward to hearing from you At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. 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. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us. 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