Global AML Lead, Risk Operations

About the team The Financial Crimes team plays a critical role in ensuring a healthy financial ecosystem and maintaining trust in Stripe's platform. We ensure that prohibited parties cannot utilize our services and identify bad actors engaging in money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes. As Stripe's user base and global footprint grows dramatically, this team is essential for mitigating risk and upholding regulatory compliance, directly contributing to Stripe's mission of increasing the GDP of the internet safely and responsibly. What you’ll do As the Global AML Lead, you will own and evolve an established AML function across geographies. You will be responsible for leading regional teams, driving the next phase of AML transformation, and partnering with Engineering and Product to modernize how AML operations work at Stripe. Responsibilities Lead and develop managers and analysts across regions, ensuring investigative quality, consistency, and throughput at scale Drive the AML transformation roadmap, move beyond legacy vendor tools toward AI-powered detection and investigation workflows Partner with Engineering and Product teams to translate regulatory requirements into tooling inputs, challenge detection logic, and lead operational readiness for new capabilities Ensure every process and system change is built with audit trails, explainability, and examiner-readiness by design; lead the function through regulatory exams and supervisory inquiries Identify high-value use cases for AI and automation, shape build vs. buy decisions, and build a team culture that embraces technology as a force multiplier Maintain deep awareness of evolving AML regulations globally and translate changes into program requirements ahead of deadlines Report on AML program health, emerging typologies, and team performance to senior leadership 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. At least 15 years of experience in financial crimes, AML, or risk compliance, with senior leadership experience managing cross-regional teams Proven track record of transforming AML programs and improving how the function operates Deep expertise in global AML regulations across multiple jurisdictions (BSA/FinCEN, EU AMLD, FCA, MAS, and others) Strong AI and technical acumen, able to engage credibly with engineers on detection models, automation architecture, and tooling decisions Experience evaluating or transitioning from third-party AML vendors to in-house or AI-powered solutions Effective communicator across audiences, regulators, senior leadership, and engineering teams Preferred qualifications CAMS or CFE certification Hands‑on experience with ML-based transaction monitoring or AI‑assisted investigation tools Background at a global payments platform or fintech at scale This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office). Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams. A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on‑sites, meet‑ups, and events, our expectation is that you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live. The annual US base salary range for this role is $212,000 - $318,000. 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 interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Benefits Equity Company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses 401(k) plan Medical, dental, and vision benefits Wellness stipends #J-18808-Ljbffr Stripe