Crypto Product Compliance Lead

Stripe

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 Stripe's Financial Crimes, Compliance and Risk Oversight (FinCRO) organization serves as Stripe's second line of defense, ensuring we operate as a responsible steward of the global financial ecosystem. Within FinCRO, the Product Enablement team sits at the intersection of compliance and product — partnering directly with product and engineering teams to build innovative, compliant financial products from the ground up. WHAT YOU’LL DO We’re looking for a Product Compliance and Enablement Advisor experienced in the fintech and payments industry to partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to design and enhance Stripe’s products in a way that both delights users and meets all relevant compliance obligations.  You will embed with Stripe’s product teams, building new and innovative products to help identify, track and implement compliance requirements, while supporting those teams in building and deploying monitoring tools to ensure ongoing compliance. The role provides an excellent opportunity for a talented candidate to deploy their cross-functional product compliance skills in a fast-paced and rigorous environment, enhance their compliance skills, and to carve out opportunities to grow and develop. The successful candidate will gain wide-ranging exposure to Stripe's diverse range of business lines, senior leadership, and the governance and workings of the organization. Responsibilities: * Embed with product teams to provide guidance on compliance requirements during the design and build phases to ensure a compliant go-to-market strategy * Lead product governance efforts on behalf of FinCRO, including documenting requirements and tracking them through implementation * Conduct compliance reviews and product risk assessments for material new product launches and feature expansions * Provide subject matter support as they design and implement workflows, tooling, and reporting * Liaise closely with Regional Compliance Officers and Money Laundering Reporting Officers to support execution of our compliance oversight programs * Inform and educate product and business teams on relevant compliance and regulatory requirements to foster a "compliance-by-design" mindset across the organization * Contribute to building a strong culture of compliance across Stripe’s teams * Leverage AI and agentic tools to scale compliance product enablement — including accelerating product risk assessments, regulatory research and requirements documentation — while maintaining rigorous judgment over AI-generated outputs Minimum Requirements * 7+ years of experience building and managing compliance programs in regulated financial services, preferably in fintech, payments and banking * Experience evaluating emerging products for compliance risk, working with product and business stakeholders to implement creative solutions for compliance requirements, and conducting relevant product risk assessments * Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and financial crimes/AML practices, with a strong understanding of the compliance landscape applicable to a company like Stripe * Proven ability to manage distinct projects and programs, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Ability to interpret regulations and regulatory guidance and incorporate them into a comprehensive, proportionate compliance program * Strong written and verbal communication skills — including the ability to translate complex regulatory concepts clearly for non-compliance audiences * Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, including senior leadership relationships and managing competing priorities * Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to explore unfamiliar markets, product types and regulatory frameworks * Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment * Genuine interest in financial regulation and an eagerness to drive the industry forward through responsible innovation * Demonstrated AI fluency — actively uses AI tools, including agentic workflows, to enhance the quality, speed, and rigor of compliance work; able to critically evaluate AI outputs, iterate on results, and select the right tool for the task rather than defaulting to manual methods PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience using AI or agentic tools in a compliance or regulatory context (e.g., for policy drafting, risk assessments, regulatory research, or workflow automation) * Experience with stablecoin, crypto, or emerging payments product compliance * ACAMS, CRCM, ICA (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) or equivalent certification  * SQL abilities

Stripe

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 Stripe's Financial Crimes, Compliance and Risk Oversight (FinCRO) organization serves as Stripe's second line of defense, ensuring we operate as a responsible steward of the global financial ecosystem. Within FinCRO, the Product Enablement team sits at the intersection of compliance and product — partnering directly with product and engineering teams to build innovative, compliant financial products from the ground up. WHAT YOU’LL DO We’re looking for a Product Compliance and Enablement Advisor experienced in the fintech and payments industry to partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to design and enhance Stripe’s products in a way that both delights users and meets all relevant compliance obligations.  You will embed with Stripe’s product teams, building new and innovative products to help identify, track and implement compliance requirements, while supporting those teams in building and deploying monitoring tools to ensure ongoing compliance. The role provides an excellent opportunity for a talented candidate to deploy their cross-functional product compliance skills in a fast-paced and rigorous environment, enhance their compliance skills, and to carve out opportunities to grow and develop. The successful candidate will gain wide-ranging exposure to Stripe's diverse range of business lines, senior leadership, and the governance and workings of the organization. Responsibilities: * Embed with product teams to provide guidance on compliance requirements during the design and build phases to ensure a compliant go-to-market strategy * Lead product governance efforts on behalf of FinCRO, including documenting requirements and tracking them through implementation * Conduct compliance reviews and product risk assessments for material new product launches and feature expansions * Provide subject matter support as they design and implement workflows, tooling, and reporting * Liaise closely with Regional Compliance Officers and Money Laundering Reporting Officers to support execution of our compliance oversight programs * Inform and educate product and business teams on relevant compliance and regulatory requirements to foster a "compliance-by-design" mindset across the organization * Contribute to building a strong culture of compliance across Stripe’s teams * Leverage AI and agentic tools to scale compliance product enablement — including accelerating product risk assessments, regulatory research and requirements documentation — while maintaining rigorous judgment over AI-generated outputs   Who You Are Minimum Requirements * 7+ years of experience building and managing compliance programs in regulated financial services, preferably in fintech, payments and banking * Experience evaluating emerging products for compliance risk, working with product and business stakeholders to implement creative solutions for compliance requirements, and conducting relevant product risk assessments * Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and financial crimes/AML practices, with a strong understanding of the compliance landscape applicable to a company like Stripe * Proven ability to manage distinct projects and programs, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Ability to interpret regulations and regulatory guidance and incorporate them into a comprehensive, proportionate compliance program * Strong written and verbal communication skills — including the ability to translate complex regulatory concepts clearly for non-compliance audiences * Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, including senior leadership relationships and managing competing priorities * Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to explore unfamiliar markets, product types and regulatory frameworks * Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment * Genuine interest in financial regulation and an eagerness to drive the industry forward through responsible innovation * Demonstrated AI fluency — actively uses AI tools, including agentic workflows, to enhance the quality, speed, and rigor of compliance work; able to critically evaluate AI outputs, iterate on results, and select the right tool for the task rather than defaulting to manual methods PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience using AI or agentic tools in a compliance or regulatory context (e.g., for policy drafting, risk assessments, regulatory research, or workflow automation) * Experience with stablecoin, crypto, or emerging payments product compliance * ACAMS, CRCM, ICA (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) or equivalent certification  * SQL abilities

Stripe

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 We started operations in the UAE in 2021 as our first Middle East launch to provide UAE businesses of all sizes with the financial infrastructure they need to accept payments, manage operations, and grow their revenue globally. The EMEA Regulatory Legal team is a team of legal counsel responsible for providing strategic guidance on Stripe's financial regulatory obligations across EMEA. We're hiring our first team member based in the UAE to lead our work in the UAE and future expansion in the region. As a member of the team, you'll tackle a diverse range of cutting-edge financial regulatory challenges on a daily basis. You'll have the chance to influence new product development, interact with regulatory authorities shaping our industry, and help define Stripe's policy positions. WHAT YOU'LL DO We're seeking an experienced legal counsel with a passion for payments and fintech regulation. In this role, you'll be a trusted advisor to our business, legal, policy, compliance, and risk partners on applicable regulations. You'll also work with internal stakeholders to engage regulators and policymakers on these issues to enable Stripe's mission of helping businesses to grow and thrive. You'll have the opportunity to contribute more broadly to other regulatory and legal matters as well. This is a full-time role for a candidate based in the UAE (based in-office) and will report to the Head of EMEA Regulatory Legal, based in Dublin. RESPONSIBILITIES • Advise internal stakeholders on a wide range of regulatory issues with a focus on UAE • Counsel Product Legal and Compliance teams on regulatory requirements for Stripe products to enable compliant product development and expansion • Support teams in developing policies and procedures and shaping compliance programs to meet regulatory requirements • Be a proactive partner and trusted advisor to cross-functional teams in EMEA • Monitor developments in financial regulations to provide proactive guidance on regulatory trends, risks, and opportunities • Advise on advocacy in connection with contemplated and proposed laws, rules, and regulations • Collaborate with business and legal teams across Stripe to address regulatory issues efficiently • Identify and evaluate business and legal risks, and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving business goals • Develop and work with stakeholders on regulatory engagement strategies • Maintain and contribute to internal legal resources and repositories, help refine our processes, create playbooks, and provide training where necessary 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 • 6+ years of experience practicing as a qualified lawyer in the UAE, with a focus on payments and fintech regulation • Excellent skills in issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem-solving, particularly in ambiguous or complex situations • Strong strategic thinking capabilities to enable business partners to make decisions that are grounded in a practical application of the law, technology, and business goals • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Integrity and sound judgment • Ability to distill difficult and complex legal advice in a clear, convincing, and solutions-oriented manner to various stakeholders, including senior management to enable effective decision-making • Capable of multitasking and working effectively and independently under pressure • Able to make sound decisions in the face of complexity, ambiguity, and imperfect information • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build consensus across myriad groups • A collaborative team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed in a dynamic, rapidly growing company • Experience working closely with financial regulators in the UAE and wider region—whether as a regulator, within a regulated firm, or advising regulated clients PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience in advising on financial regulation pertaining to money movement, crypto, and a demonstrated interest in payments, fintech and innovative financial products • Prior experience in payments, fintech, banking, and familiarity with associated regulatory issues including licensing • Prior experience in advising on crypto legal issues and regulations • Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken), with the ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and regulatory responses in both languages. • Experience navigating both UAE onshore and offshore regulatory frameworks • Experience advising on market entry and licensing requirements across the wider MENA region • Proven ability to engage with and influence policymakers or industry bodies in the UAE on the development of new financial regulations. • Prior experience in an in-house legal role at a high-growth technology company or a leading international financial institution