Enterprise Risk Management Lead
Role summary
Stripe is seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management Lead to establish, manage, and enhance the risk management framework for its new Georgia-chartered Merchant Acquiring Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB). Reporting to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, this role will oversee operational, strategic, compliance, and technology risks, driving ERM program maturity and strengthening strategic decision-making. The lead will be responsible for the annual risk cycle, governance, reporting to senior leadership and the board, and designing monitoring programs. This is a critical role for a strategic thinker with strong business acumen and collaboration skills, who can influence leaders and leverage technology to scale ERM practices within a tech-first, bank-level risk and compliance function. The position requires a deep understanding of banking and payment processing risks.
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
Stripe is forming a Georgia-chartered Merchant Acquiring Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) to harden and scale our payments and financial infrastructure. Our people play an important role in enabling Stripe to increase the GDP of the internet. We are a deeply caring group of folks, slightly obsessed with our tradecraft, dedicated to protecting our users and the financial ecosystem from crime, and committed to our work, our lives, and our hobbies with equal passion.
This role will need to reside in the Atlanta area. We are not considering remote or travel candidates at this time.
What you’ll do
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Risk Management Lead to adapt, implement, and oversee the MALPB’s ERM Program. As the Enterprise Risk Management lead, reporting directly to the MALPB Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, you will establish, manage, and enhance the MALPB's risk management framework, ensuring robust risk and controls measures across various aspects of the MALPB including operational, strategic, compliance and technology. You will drive the maturity of the ERM framework, enhance risk visibility, and strengthen strategic decision‑making that aligns with Stripe MALPB's long‑term business goals. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong business acumen, exceptional collaboration skills, and the proven ability to influence leaders across the organization.
Responsibilities
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.
