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Global AML Lead, Risk Operations

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 team plays a critical role in ensuring a healthy financial ecosystem and maintaining trust in Stripe's platform. We ensure that prohibited parties cannot utilize our services and identify bad actors engaging in money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes. As Stripe's user base and global footprint grows dramatically, this team is essential for mitigating risk and upholding regulatory compliance, directly contributing to Stripe's mission of increasing the GDP of the internet safely and responsibly.

What you’ll do

As the Global AML Lead, you will own and evolve an established AML function across geographies. You will be responsible for leading regional teams, driving the next phase of AML transformation, and partnering with Engineering and Product to modernize how AML operations work at Stripe.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop managers and analysts across regions, ensuring investigative quality, consistency, and throughput at scale
  • Drive the AML transformation roadmap, move beyond legacy vendor tools toward AI-powered detection and investigation workflows
  • Partner with Engineering and Product teams to translate regulatory requirements into tooling inputs, challenge detection logic, and lead operational readiness for new capabilities
  • Ensure every process and system change is built with audit trails, explainability, and examiner-readiness by design; lead the function through regulatory exams and supervisory inquiries
  • Identify high-value use cases for AI and automation, shape build vs. buy decisions, and build a team culture that embraces technology as a force multiplier
  • Maintain deep awareness of evolving AML regulations globally and translate changes into program requirements ahead of deadlines
  • Report on AML program health, emerging typologies, and team performance to senior leadership

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

  • At least 15 years of experience in financial crimes, AML, or risk compliance, with senior leadership experience managing cross-regional teams
  • Proven track record of transforming AML programs and improving how the function operates
  • Deep expertise in global AML regulations across multiple jurisdictions (BSA/FinCEN, EU AMLD, FCA, MAS, and others)
  • Strong AI and technical acumen, able to engage credibly with engineers on detection models, automation architecture, and tooling decisions
  • Experience evaluating or transitioning from third-party AML vendors to in-house or AI-powered solutions
  • Effective communicator across audiences, regulators, senior leadership, and engineering teams

Preferred qualifications

  • CAMS or CFE certification
  • Hands-on experience with ML-based transaction monitoring or AI-assisted investigation tools
  • Background at a global payments platform or fintech at scale

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 $212,000 - $318,000. 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

South San Francisco HQ, New York, Seattle, or Chicago

Remote locations

Remote in United States

Team

Operations

Job type

Full time

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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.