Risk Partnerships Manager, Networks and Acquiring

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more location.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with key banking and network partners throughout North America to provide BIN sponsorship for both merchant acquiring and card issuing.

• Utilize expertise in managing risk associated with money transmission.

• Drive initiatives aimed at enhancing risk management interactions between Stripe and its partners.

• Oversee critical components of partner relationships and implement high-impact initiatives.

• Coordinate efforts with product, engineering, Risk, Fraud, Financial Crime & Supportability, Operations, Legal, and Finance teams.

• Engage with partners’ risk and compliance teams, including senior management personnel.

• Spearhead risk-centric initiatives with banks, networks, and various payment methods.

• Create collaborative risk methodologies and ensure adherence to established risk appetites.

• Cultivate relationships with key risk counterparts at partner banks.

• Provide business and policy recommendations that shape Stripe’s risk posture.

• Represent and negotiate Stripe’s risk strategies with banking partners.

• Enhance partner-facing risk management capabilities and innovate new offerings.

• Lead discussions regarding risk-related partnerships and products.

• Identify and pursue business opportunities through risk-aware solutions and banking collaborations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a risk-related position at a bank or merchant acquirer, or in a role necessitating extensive knowledge of risk and compliance challenges; at least 5 years of experience in risk management within a bank or merchant acquirer.

• Capability to represent Stripe on risk, compliance, and product matters with banking partners to foster positive relationships.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and both written and verbal communication skills.

• Over 2 years of experience in process improvement and scaling solutions.

• Strong stakeholder management abilities, including navigating challenging situations, negotiating timelines, and influencing stakeholders across various organizations and borders.

• Proficiency in working proactively and independently in uncertain and ambiguous environments.

• Preferred: experience with financial crime programs, such as KYC, KYB, AML, sanctions, CTF, the Bank Secrecy Act, and anti-money laundering regulations.

• Preferred: solid understanding of risks within merchant acquiring industries, particularly in high-risk sectors.

• Preferred: market experience in the U.S. and Canada with knowledge of applicable regulations.

• Preferred: experience leveraging technology to design and integrate scalable risk and operational processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Engaging work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture.