User Risk Strategist

Join to apply for the User Risk Strategist role at Stripe . 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 revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. Who we are As Stripe continues to develop innovative products that serve businesses of all sizes around the world, risk will increase in complexity and scale. The User Risk Strategy team protects and advances Stripe’s business, brand, and mission by deploying industry‑leading supportability solutions that instill user and partner trust in Stripe, while enabling progressive and sustainable business growth. What you’ll do As a member of the User Risk Strategy team, you’ll lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives that strengthen trust, minimize risk, and support Stripe’s most strategic users. You’ll partner with Risk, Product, Partnerships, Legal, Sales, and Data Science to design scalable solutions that improve Stripe’s controls and user experience. This role blends program execution, risk expertise, and user engagement. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and directly with executives and strategic customers to anticipate risk, reduce friction, and drive sustainable growth. Responsibilities Own the strategy, planning, and orchestration of large‑scale programs addressing user, compliance, and platform needs. Build strong relationships with executive‑level stakeholders (internal and external) to align on priorities, tradeoffs, and success measures. Represent Stripe with critical partners and customers in external engagements. Translate complex risk issues into clear, actionable insights for leadership and users. Monitor program performance, deliver executive‑ready reporting, and leverage insights to drive continuous improvement. Act as a trusted advisor to strategic users while upholding compliance and platform integrity. Minimum Requirements 5+ years of program management experience driving complex, cross‑functional initiatives. Proven experience in user‑facing and executive‑facing roles, with strong executive presence and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and persuasively. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, adept at both working‑level and exec‑level interactions. Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to clarify ambiguity, guide decisions, and deliver measurable business impact. Experience designing and implementing risk strategies and solutions, partnering across product, engineering, operations, policy, and GTM/account teams. Demonstrated ability to influence and build partnerships across functions in fast‑paced, high‑growth, or global environments. Self‑starter, comfortable navigating ambiguity, with a track record of driving ambitious goals independently and with rigor. Entrepreneurial, curious, and user‑first mindset, with a strong desire to innovate and reduce friction. Preferred Qualifications Experience in financial services, payments or fintech industries (risk, compliance, legal, consulting) with proven success in translating complex regulatory or technical concepts into practical action plans and user guidance. Background in platforms, marketplaces, SaaS infrastructure, or global onboarding/risk requirements. Strong understanding of our business and products. 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 that 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. Compensation and benefits The annual US base salary range for this role is $123,600 - $185,400. 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. Hiring information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stripe by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr