Job Description

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:
Our IA team is responsible for providing objective assurance on the design and operational effectiveness of Stripe's internal controls and business processes, its compliance with laws and regulations, its risk management framework, and other governance processes. In addition, our team provides advisory services in the form of targeted analyses, model evaluations, systems design assessments, and policy reviews. We're looking for a leader with deep Regulatory Compliance audit experience who will help us build and scale a global audit program. This individual will serve as a key member of the IA leadership team, reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, and partner with the business to elevate the ambitions of Stripe.
What you'll do:
Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing a global audit plan and multi-year strategy focused on regulatory compliance risks for all regulated entities.

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of skilled regulatory compliance auditors.

• Serving as a subject matter expert on payment regulations and compliance best practices.

• Collaborating with other internal audit leaders to ensure an integrated and holistic audit approach.

• Overseeing the planning, execution, and reporting of regulatory compliance audits.

• Ensuring the quality and timeliness of all audit deliverables, including workpapers and reports.

• Communicating audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the regulated entity Boards.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including compliance officers, legal counsel, and business leaders.

• Engaging with external regulators and auditors as needed.

• Staying abreast of changes in global payment regulations and industry trends.

• Continuously assessing the company's control environment and identifying areas for improvement.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Law.

• A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, with a substantial focus on regulatory compliance.

• Proven experience in a leadership role, including managing a team of auditors, ideally across a region or at a global level.

• Deep understanding of the payment processing industry, including its business models, key players, and the associated risks.

• Comprehensive knowledge of global payment regulations, such as those from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and other country-level payment authorities.

• Experience with specific regulations like PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering).

• One or more of the relevant professional certifications in this field including: Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

• Ability to think critically and analytically, solve problems, and stay up to date on a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (e.g., MBA or Master of Studies in Law with a focus on compliance)

• Start-up/early growth stage company experience

• Previous experience in a high-volume transactional payment environment

In-office expectations
Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.
Pay and benefits
The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is $214,400 - $321,600. This range may change if you are hired in another location. 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 specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant's location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.
Office locations
Singapore
Team
Internal Audit
Job type
Full time

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