How much experience is required?

At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Global Sanctions role.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crimes, sanctions compliance.

What seniority level is this role?

Stripe targets lead candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Manager, Global Sanctions role at Stripe.

Manager, Global Sanctions at Stripe

Joblaze summary

In the role of Manager, Global Sanctions at Stripe, the individual will oversee and enhance the company's sanctions operations, leading regional teams to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Key skills include a deep understanding of global sanctions regulations and experience with sanctions screening methodologies, as well as the ability to collaborate with engineering and product teams to drive automation and improve processes. This position is suited for a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in sanctions compliance and a proven track record in managing cross-regional teams. The role is critical as Stripe continues to expand its global footprint and navigate com

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Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Global Sanctions role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crimes, sanctions compliance.
What seniority level is this role?: Stripe targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Manager, Global Sanctions role at Stripe.

From the original posting

Who we are

About Stripe

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 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 grow 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 Manager, Global Sanctions, you will own and evolve an established sanctions function across geographies. You will be responsible for leading regional teams, driving the next phase of sanctions transformation, and partnering with Engineering and Product to modernize how sanctions operations work at Stripe.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop sanctions managers and analysts across regions, ensuring investigative quality, consistency, and throughput at scale
Own the strategic direction of Stripe's global sanctions program, screening coverage, alert logic, escalation frameworks, and quality assurance
Drive the sanctions transformation roadmap, identify where manual workflows and vendor tooling are limiting scale, and lead the shift toward automation and smarter detection
Partner with Engineering and Product as a genuine co-designer, translate sanctions requirements into tooling inputs, challenge screening 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
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex casework
Maintain deep awareness of evolving sanctions regulations globally (OFAC, EU, HMT, UN, and others) and translate changes into program requirements ahead of deadlines
Report on sanctions 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.

Minimum requirements

At least 10 years of experience in sanctions compliance or financial crimes, with senior leadership experience managing cross-regional teams
Deep expertise in major global sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, HMT, UN) and sanctions screening methodologies
Proven track record of improving sanctions program operations
Experience evaluating or transitioning sanctions tooling, including vendor platforms and in-house or automated solutions
Ability to partner credibly with Engineering and Product on tooling design, screening logic, and workflow automation
Effective communicator across audiences, regulators, senior leadership, and engineering teams
Experience with sanctions screening platforms and familiarity with AI-assisted screening tools

Preferred qualifications

CAMS or equivalent certification
Background handling regulatory examinations or voluntary self-disclosure processes
Experience at a global payments platform or fintech at scale