Internal Audit Data Analytics Lead

About the team Our IA team is responsible for providing objective feedback and insights across the company in relation to the design and effectiveness of Stripe’s business processes, its compliance with laws and regulations and its risk management framework. Unique in our purpose is a cross‑functional mandate that invites viewing through a wide lens and collaborating across the business. To enable this engagement, we must build and scale in a rapid‑growth, high‑volume environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Data Analytics team within audit and work on providing data‑driven insights across the IA lifecycle. The DA Lead will support Data Analytics and audit fieldwork in execution of the approved Global Audit Plan. They will help develop embedded audit analytics as part of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting through the execution of data analytics test steps. The DA Lead will also help drive the usage of AI to help drive more efficient and effective audits and will be a key member of the IA team who will help us elevate the ambitions of Stripe. This position can be based in Toronto, New York, or San Francisco. Responsibilities Complete data analytics as part of audit engagements in collaboration with the IA team. Drive the use of AI across the audit team and leverage it in audit engagements. Participate in audit walkthroughs and develop work programs for the in‑scope areas. Lead DA brainstorming sessions with the audit team to discuss best use of data analytics techniques in audit planning and fieldwork. Assist with substantive testing of audit findings during reporting. Document the data analytics and audit tests in work papers. 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. 5‑10 years of professional experience working in audit data analytics. Expertise with SQL, schema and ETL design, and data pipeline development/maintenance (e.g., Airflow). Familiarity with scripting/programming for data mining and modeling (R, Python) and ETL development (Python). Experience with and knowledge of machine learning techniques. Experience with reporting and visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau). A passion for building unreasonably good products and for driving defining impact. Versatility and willingness to learn new technologies on the job. High tolerance for rapid change and ability to navigate ambiguity. Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify and share succinctly. Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field. Experience working with basic git command. Preferred qualifications Previous experience in a high volume transactional payment environment. Passionate about audit and data. Office‑assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in‑office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in‑person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible. The annual US base salary range for this role is $153,600 - $230,400. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants located outside the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stripe