Head of AML/CTF, Stripe

• 10+ years experience in an AML/CFT role; previous PCF-52 experience in Ireland and the equivalent in other European markets required
• 5+ years of experience managing a large, preferably global, team
• Demonstrated experience executing complex Financial Crimes initiatives
• Demonstrable experience of rolling out large-scale compliance initiatives (onboarding preferred)
• Comfort juggling numerous aspects of an AML/CTF compliance program
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders
• An effective and relatable “culture of compliance” mentality
• Fluency in English
• The right person for the role will be enthusiastic both about the mission of anti-financial crime and in the application of new and innovative technology approaches to protect Stripe, its users, the financial system, and the community at large from crime
• The role holder will also enjoy seeking creative solutions and moving quickly, often in the face of ambiguity

Desirable

• We are looking for an experienced financial crime professional to lead our Financial Crimes program in Ireland (Stripe Technology Ltd [STEL])
• In this role, you will lead and be primarily responsible for managing financial crime risk at Stripe in Ireland and for our European operations
• You will be the principal decision-maker on financial crime risk management decisions, serving a critical role in ensuring Stripe’s continued safe growth and success in the region
• You’ll also be heavily involved in the strategic design and planning of Stripe’s financial crimes program as we enhance and uplevel controls and operations
• You will be the leading expert on financial crime matters, advising on evolution of financial crime regulation, and overseeing a team of investigators to ensure quality reporting of suspicious activity
• Stripe is both a technology company and a financial services company, and you will need to be comfortable straddling both of those worlds every day
• Ensure Stripe’s global Compliance and Financial Crimes frameworks, policies and programs and controls (e.g., KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Regulatory Reporting, Sanctions, and Risk Assessment) and incorporate local regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Ensure that all transactions that are identified as potentially suspicious are investigated, reviewed in accordance with established procedures; and appropriate escalation and measures to mitigate Stripe’s risk exposure are taken
• Set, lead and manage the culture of risk and compliance across the team in the local business and work with our group and regional Legal, Risk, Financial Crime and Compliance teams to define our risk appetite in the local market
• Oversee financial crimes compliance for Stripe’s operations in Ireland and the EU, including the regulated businesses in Ireland
• Provide guidance to the business teams on existing and upcoming regulatory requirements and potential product changes as a result
• Serve as Money Laundering Reporting Officer on Stripe’s regulatory license(s) in Ireland and perform all responsibilities of said role(s)
• Provide strategic advisory to Stripe’s business teams on expansion initiatives from a financial crimes perspective in Ireland and the EU, both enabling Stripe’s growth and providing advice on risk mitigation
• Serve as a thought leader for supporting and driving innovative, technology-focused compliance solutions with regulators and financial partners
• Partner with the team’s other Compliance Officers to build a global program through contributing to strategic planning, goal setting, and more
• Build and maintain Stripe’s relationship with financial crimes counterparts at our partner financial institutions