User Risk Strategist, Deal Advisory

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About the team As Stripe continues to develop innovative products that serve businesses of all sizes around the world, risk will increase in complexity and scale. The Deal Advisory team protects and advances Stripe’s business, brand, and mission by building and deploying industry-leading policies and practices that instill user and partner trust in Stripe while enabling business growth. What you’ll do As a member of the Deal Advisory team, you will partner with cross-functional teams—including Financial Crimes, Product, Partnerships, Legal, Sales, and Data Science—to design and execute on strategies and projects to improve Stripe’s risk controls and user experience. You will provide expert guidance and analyses to help grow new business in a risk-conscious manner. We are looking for someone who is passionate about navigating ambiguity, enabling business growth while balancing risk, and is skilled at identifying ways to improve user experience. Responsibilities Embed within Sales teams to drive due diligence strategy for large, complex financial services deals. You will partner with Stripe’s Sales, Legal, Compliance Product, and Financial Partnerships teams to drive sophisticated solutions and ensure a positive experience for Stripe’s largest users. Perform research and analysis to assess Stripe’s current risk performance and develop and prioritize long-term strategic plans for future growth. Challenge the status quo and provide multiple alternative solutions and key execution criteria. Represent Stripe in external engagements with our most critical partners and users. Execute special projects and ad hoc analyses as initiatives, products, risks, and opportunities are constantly evolving. 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, preferably in Financial Services, Payments or FinTech industries Experience in a related role (risk, compliance, legal, consulting) Experience in developing risk strategies and solutions and working with technical (product and engineering) and operations teams to implement them Ability to distill complex, ambiguous regulatory issues into clear, concise, and reliable guidance for stakeholders and Stripe users Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience influencing product/engineering, sales, data science, and operations teams Demonstrated track record of deriving insights from complex or technical problem spaces and evangelizing actionable product recommendations The ability to take ownership, be accountable, and lead without formal authority Entrepreneurial and curious mindset, strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and solve problems with the end user in mind Strong desire to work in a fast paced and innovative environment Strong analytical skills and operating rigor Strong executive presence and presentation skills, including experience engaging with leadership Preferred qualifications Experience overseeing execution and delivery of highly-strategic programs; proven ability to take complex issues and turn them into actionable next steps, hold others accountable, and meet deadlines Experience in a client-facing role managing relationships with large, global, and complex organizations Ability to navigate data and people to find answers and drive solutions A strong understanding of our business and products, and an ability to research/self-start Experience working with tools like SQL, Salesforce, and Jira Familiarity with one or more of the following: Card network rules, Banking and money movement regulations, KYC/KYB, AML OFAC compliance 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 Chicago, Atlanta, Toronto, New York, South San Francisco HQ, or Seattle Remote locations Remote in United States 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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