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 teamThe Risk Program Management Office is a global team that leads complex, cross-functional programs across Operations, Product, Engineering, GTM, Partnerships, and Risk teams. We are a team of program management allstars who work to make it as seamless as possible for our users to navigate an evolving regulatory environment.
We are expanding our scope into one of Stripe's most consequential strategic priorities and launching in new markets. This work is new, fast-moving, and highly ambiguous — and we're looking for a leader who thrives in exactly that environment. In APAC, our portfolio spans established operations and GTM priorities as well as new licensing, market expansion, and product launches. The work ranges from strengthening and scaling existing programs to building entirely new capabilities from 0→1.
What you’ll doThis is a leadership role with the responsibility for defining the vision and scaling the portfolio of Risk Programs across APAC. You will develop and lead a high-performing team, determine where it should focus, and lead a broad mix of work from initial problem framing through implementation.
Working as part of the global Risk Programs team, you will represent our team in regional and global forums. You will serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, build alignment across cross-functional teams, and establish the operating models, playbooks, and programs needed to deliver durable outcomes at scale.
ResponsibilitiesBuild and inspire an exceptional team- Develop, lead, and retain a senior program managers, helping them grow into strategic leaders who can shape decisions and mobilize organizations
- Set a compelling vision for the APAC Risk Programs team and connect its work to Stripe’s topline priorities
- Take on the region’s most important and ambiguous Risk challenges—developing a point of view, defining the path forward, and leading the work from strategy through execution
- Identify emerging needs, make thoughtful tradeoffs, and focus the team on the opportunities and problems that matter most
- Manage an existing suite of programs and partner with Operations to forecast demand, manage capacity, and prepare teams to support users as requirements, products, and volumes change
- Enable GTM teams to guide users through complex and evolving compliance programs with clear guidance, effective tools, and strong escalation paths
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior regional and global leaders, bringing clarity, judgment, and a strong understanding of APAC to important decisions
- Build durable partnerships across cross-functional teams to resolve tradeoffs and deliver shared outcomes
You are an inspiring people leader and strategic operator who builds trusted relationships and brings out the best in others. You develop a clear point of view amid ambiguity, influence without authority, and turn complex challenges into action.
Minimum requirements- 10+ years of experience in strategy and operations, business operations, program management, management consulting, or a related field
- 5+ years of people leadership, with a track record of developing and retaining high-performing teams
- Experience owning a broad portfolio of complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution
- Demonstrated success building from 0→1 and strengthening established programs at scale
- Strong executive communication and presence
- Experience leading across cultures, geographies, and time zones
- Fluency with AI tools and examples of using them to improve your own or your team’s effectiveness
- Prior experience at a leading technology company or consulting firm
- Prior experience working in Singapore and across APAC markets
- Payments, fintech, or financial-services experience
- Experience with licensing, market entry, or global expansion
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in program management, strategy & operations, business operations, or a related field.
- 3+ years of people management experience with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguity and build from 0->1.
- Strong program management skills: track and drive multi-workstream initiatives, surface risks early, and keep stakeholders aligned.
- Strong cross-functional leadership, with experience aligning Product, Engineering, GTM, and Operations teams toward shared goals.
- AI fluency — actively use AI tools to accelerate work and clearly articulate applications.
- Experience working across global teams and time zones; flexibility to join calls outside standard business hours regularly.
- Experience working on international expansion, market entry, regulatory, or licensing programs.
- Prior experience at a technology company; fintech or payments experience is a plus.
Stripe Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stripe and has not been reviewed or approved by Stripe.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, and mental‑health support such as therapy sessions; wellness resources are consistently highlighted across materials. Coverage breadth and depth are repeatedly positioned as a core strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for birthing and non‑birthing parents, fertility benefits, and adoption assistance are emphasized, making family support a standout element. Feedback suggests these programs compare favorably to common tech benchmarks.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness stipends, gym reimbursement, and onsite meals/snacks (where available) are commonly offered, with flexible lifestyle funds supporting varied needs globally. Education stipends and similar perks further bolster day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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What We Do
Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Businesses of every size—from new startups to public companies like Salesforce and Facebook—use the company’s software to accept online payments and run technically sophisticated financial operations in more than 100 countries. Stripe helps new companies get started and grow their revenues, and established businesses accelerate into new markets and launch new business models. Over the long term, Stripe aims to increase the GDP of the internet.
