Head Of User Risk Strategy

Stripe

Us
On-site
Define risk/reward framework for new industries
Own global terms of service standards
Lead strategy for new product enablement
Stripe is seeking a Head of User Risk Strategy to lead its User Risk Strategy function, focusing on balancing user accessibility with risk management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk strategy, policy, and compliance, particularly in the fintech space, along with strong leadership skills

Job Summary

  • Own the long-term vision and strategy for Stripe's User Risk / Supportability function, ensuring legitimate users can use Stripe while protecting Stripe's financial platform, brand, and regulatory standing.
  • Lead and develop a team across five sub-teams, including multiple team-level managers (M0/M1) and senior individual contributors.
  • Act as the senior Risk Strategy voice in cross-functional risk forums, product reviews, and partner negotiations relevant to supportability.

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Stripe is seeking a Head of User Risk Strategy to lead its User Risk Strategy function, focusing on balancing user accessibility with risk management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk strategy, policy, and compliance, particularly in the fintech space, along with strong leadership skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Define risk/reward framework for new industries
  • Own global Terms of Service standards
  • Lead strategy for new product enablement
  • Develop scalable frameworks for advisory decisions
  • Provide strategic direction to EMS team
  • Build a team culture grounded in Operating Principles

Nice-to-have

  • Champion for AI and automation
  • User-centric and collaborative approach
  • Analytically rigorous risk assessment

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in risk strategy, policy, compliance
  • 4+ years of people management experience, including managing managers
  • Proven track record of owning and evolving complex policy frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver at scale
  • Minimum requirements met

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