Risk Partnerships Manager, Banks
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for digital payment solutions continues to grow, companies like Stripe are expanding their teams to manage risk and build strategic banking partnerships. With a projected 25% increase in online transactions by 2027, the need for skilled risk management professionals is on the rise. Stripe, a leading financial infrastructure platform, is seeking a Risk Partnerships Manager to join their team, offering a unique opportunity to work with key banking partners and drive business growth. Candidates should have a strong background in risk management, banking, and partnerships, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills. Before applying, it's essential to understand the current remote job market and the skills required for this role, such as experience in merchant acquiring, banking, and risk disciplines.
Job Description
About the Role
The Risk Partnerships Manager role at Stripe is a critical part of the company's Global Partnerships organization. This team is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key partner banks to manage risk for Stripe's business activities. As a Risk Partnerships Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including product and engineering teams, as well as external partners, to set objectives, coordinate priorities, and drive execution.The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of risk disciplines across merchant acquiring and banking, as well as experience in managing risk across money transmission. You will lead activities to improve the risk management interactions between Stripe and its partners, manage key aspects of the partner relationship, and execute on high-impact initiatives.
What You Will Do
- Lead risk-focused initiatives in collaboration with global financial partners to foster new business opportunities and user verticals
- Innovate on shared risk methodologies with partners
- Establish and maintain compliance with agreed risk appetites
- Oversee and maintain the health of relationships with key risk counterparts at partner banks
- Develop and manage projects and initiatives that support strong partner relationships regarding risk
- Deliver business and policy recommendations that inform our risk posture
- Act as a representative and negotiator of our risk approach to banking partners
- Enhance existing and develop new partner-facing risk management capabilities
- Lead risk-related partnership and product discussions with banking partners to align on risk approaches and strategies
- Optimize existing partner-facing risk management capabilities and build new ones
- Identify and pursue business opportunities by creating innovative risk-aware solutions that expand our product and user base through banking partnerships
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in risk management, banking, or a related field
- Strong understanding of risk disciplines across merchant acquiring and banking
- Experience in managing risk across money transmission
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including product and engineering teams
- Strong project management skills
- Experience in leading initiatives and driving execution
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards
Nice to Have
- Experience in working with global financial partners
- Knowledge of payment systems and technologies
- Familiarity with Stripe's products and services
- Experience in managing remote teams or working in a remote environment
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Flexible PTO policy
- Remote work stipend
- Access to Stripe's products and services
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Make sure to highlight your experience in risk management and banking in your resume and cover letter.
- Tip: Research Stripe's products and services to understand the company's mission and values.
- Tip: Prepare examples of your experience in managing risk and building partnerships.
- Tip: Practice your communication and negotiation skills before the interview.
- Tip: Be ready to discuss your experience in working with cross-functional stakeholders and driving execution.
- Tip: Show enthusiasm and interest in the company's mission and values, and be prepared to ask questions about the role and the team.
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