International Regulatory Exam Lead

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the worlds 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 everyones reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

Were looking for a sharp detail-oriented regulatory professional to join Stripes Affiliate Assurance and Enablement team as an International Regulatory Exam this role you will manage and coordinate regulatory examinations and supervisory inquiries across Stripes international licensed entities outside of North America working closely with Legal Financial Crimes Finance Product and regional Compliance teams to ensure Stripe demonstrates strong regulatory standing with its international supervisory authorities.

Stripes international regulatory affairs program is expanding rapidly as we enter new markets and obtain licenses across the EU UK Asia-Pacific the Middle East and beyond. This role is a key contributor to that growthresponsible for the hands-on execution of international regulatory exams and supervisory requests. The ideal candidate will be a strong individual contributor with solid subject matter expertise in financial services regulation outside the US familiar with regulatory frameworks across markets such as Ireland the UK Singapore Australia the UAE and others and a proven ability to manage complex multi-jurisdictional inquiries with precision professionalism and care.

The successful candidate will gain wide-ranging exposure to Stripes international business lines senior leadership and the governance and workings of a fast-scaling global fintech. This is an excellent opportunity to deploy regulatory exam management skills in a rigorous high-velocity environment deepen expertise in international financial regulation and grow within a team that is building from the ground up.

What youll do

As an International Regulatory Exam Lead you will be the primary point of contact for managing regulatory examinations supervisory inquiries and periodic regulatory reviews across Stripes international licensed entities. You will coordinate with regional legal and compliance teams outside counsel and internal DRIs to gather review and submit high-quality responses to international regulators. You will also help build and mature Stripes international exam management program as the portfolio of licensed international entities grows.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end regulatory exam processes for Stripes international licensed entities including coordinating information requests organizing document production and tracking remediation items through to closure
• Serve as a primary point of contact for international regulatory examinations acting as the liaison between Stripes internal teams and international supervisory authorities (e.g. the Central Bank of Ireland the FCA MAS ASIC CBUAE/VARA and others)
• Draft clear professional and well-reasoned regulatory responses narratives and submissions in coordination with Legal and Compliance stakeholders
• Monitor and stay current on international regulatory developmentsparticularly in markets where Stripe holds or is applying for licensesand assess how changes may impact exam obligations and program activities
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders including Legal Financial Crimes Product Finance and regional compliance teams as well as with outside counsel
• Track and report on the status of open regulatory exam items remediation timelines and exam deliverables providing visibility to senior leadership
• Support ad hoc regulatory supervisory inquiries and special projects as the international regulatory affairs program expands
• Leverage AI tools and agentic workflows to streamline exam coordination document review and regulatory tracking

Who you are

Were 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.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance Law Political Science International Relations Economics or a related field
• 5 years of experience in financial services regulatory compliance with meaningful experience in international regulatory exam management supervisory engagement or regulatory affairs in a payments or financial services context
• Familiarity with key international regulatory frameworks and financial services supervisors (e.g. FCA CBI MAS ASIC CBUAE/VARA or similar) including experience responding to regulatory information requests or examinations from such authorities
• Experience working cross-functionally coordinating responses across Legal Compliance Finance and Operations teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written communication skills with demonstrated ability to draft clear professional regulatory submissions and internal communications
• Strong organizational and project management skills including the ability to manage multiple concurrent exam processes with competing deadlines
• Demonstrated comfort using AI tools with curiosity about how to apply them in a regulatory context to reduce manual burden and improve quality
• Sound judgment attention to detail and the ability to operate with appropriate autonomy while knowing when to escalate

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1