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Head Of Holistic Risk Oversight at Stripe
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 We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to head our Holistic Risk Oversight pillar within the Risk and Controls Oversight function at Stripe.
This senior role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to oversee and manage risks across the organization.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in risk management, a deep understanding of financial technology and payments, and the ability to drive change at the highest levels of the organization.
What you’ll do Key Responsibilities Innovation and Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a long-term strategy for risk oversight across key domains including operational, financial, strategic, and other risk areas - aligned with and adaptable to Stripe's growing business Provide thought leadership and guidance to senior management on risk-related matters Stay abreast of Stripe’s product and business development, industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in risk management Drive innovation in risk assessment techniques and tools and embed a culture of innovation in the team in order to continuously enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of risk oversight processes Cultivate a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the organization Risk Oversight And Management Lead the second line oversight of critical risk domains across Stripe, including financial, operational, security, and strategic risks Support the team in conducting in-depth thematic assessments of key risk areas, leveraging insights from investigations, emerging trends, regulatory changes, and other relevant factors Stakeholder Management And Collaboration Foster strong partnerships with front-line teams, business units, and other key stakeholders to ensure effective understanding of key risk and control areas Present results of thematic risk analyses and overarching risk assessments to regulatory bodies, boards of directors, and other stakeholders Manage complex stakeholder relationships across various levels of the organization fostering a strong partnership on improving Stripe’s ability to manage key risk areas Team Leadership And Development Lead a high-performing team of risk management professionals Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement Lead teams through Stripe’s continued growth and business changes Attract and retain top talent in the risk management field Who you are We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role.
- Role: Head of Holistic Risk Oversight
- Company: Stripe
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
- Job found on: 20th of October, 2025
