Credit Operations Manager

Who we are About StripeStripe 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 teamThe Risk team helps maintain a healthy financial ecosystem for businesses around the world. Credit Operations conducts credit risk assessments, underwrites small and mid-sized users, and develops mitigation strategies that enable Stripe to take smart risks while supporting growth. The globally distributed team partners with stakeholders across regions to support new and existing users and products.What you’ll doAs a Credit Operations Manager, you will lead and develop a team of credit operations analysts while setting a strategic vision for scalable, high-quality operations. You will help enable new and existing Stripe products by translating product strategies into operational capabilities and appropriate credit controls. In partnership with Credit Strategy, Product, Engineering, and Data Science, you will launch new programs and advance AI-enabled automation across Credit Operations.Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing Credit Operations team by setting clear goals, providing regular coaching and feedback, and supporting professional growthAssess the team’s current and future capability needs and partner on hiring, workforce planning, and development strategies to close material gapsSet priorities for the team in alignment with Credit’s broader strategy and translate them into clear goals, work plans, and operating mechanismsEvolve Credit Operations’ systems, processes, and operating model to improve decision quality, mitigate emerging risks, and scale efficientlySupport new and existing Stripe products by assessing credit and operational impacts, defining requirements and controls, and preparing Credit Operations for launch and ongoing supportPartner with Risk leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize investments in risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and user experienceUse AI-enabled tools and partner with technical and operational stakeholders to test and implement automation, with appropriate quality controls and change managementDefine and manage operating metrics and service-level agreements, using performance insights and root-cause analysis to drive improvementsOversee credit-related vendor performance and ensure work meets applicable quality and compliance standardsWho you areWe'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.Minimum requirements10-15 years of work experience in commercial credit underwriting3-5 years of experience leading credit risk or underwriting teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentExperience in financial risk modeling or cash-flow forecastingProven track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing teams, including setting goals, managing performance, and coaching team membersStrong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutionsExcellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence across functionsDemonstrated experience designing, launching, and scaling programs, products, or operational capabilities from planning through implementation and measurementExperience using AI-enabled tools and partnering with technical and operational stakeholders to implement automation, including quality controls, change management, and team adoptionCommitment to delivering a user-centered experience while effectively managing risk Preferred qualificationsExperience supporting credit-related product launches or translating product capabilities into operational requirements, workflows, controls, and launch-readiness plansStrong knowledge of accounting principles and experience evaluating financial statements and business models across industriesExperience analyzing data and creating dashboards using SQLExperience partnering with engineering teams to develop or improve investigative and decisioning toolsBachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certification is a plus