International Regulatory Exam Lead

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're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented regulatory professional to join Stripe's Affiliate Assurance and Enablement team as an International Regulatory Exam Lead. In this role, you will manage and coordinate regulatory examinations and supervisory inquiries across Stripe's international licensed entities outside of North America, working closely with Legal, Financial Crimes, Finance, Product, and regional Compliance teams to ensure Stripe demonstrates strong regulatory standing with its international supervisory authorities. Stripe's international regulatory affairs program is expanding rapidly as we enter new markets and obtain licenses across the EU, UK, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond. This role is a key contributor to that growth—responsible for the hands-on execution of international regulatory exams and supervisory requests. The ideal candidate will be a strong individual contributor with solid subject matter expertise in financial services regulation outside the US, familiar with regulatory frameworks across markets such as Ireland, the UK, Singapore, Australia, the UAE, and others, and a proven ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional inquiries with precision, professionalism, and care. The successful candidate will gain wide-ranging exposure to Stripe's international business lines, senior leadership, and the governance and workings of a fast-scaling global fintech. This is an excellent opportunity to deploy regulatory exam management skills in a rigorous, high-velocity environment, deepen expertise in international financial regulation, and grow within a team that is building from the ground up. What you’ll do As an International Regulatory Exam Lead, you will be the primary point of contact for managing regulatory examinations, supervisory inquiries, and periodic regulatory reviews across Stripe's international licensed entities. You will coordinate with regional legal and compliance teams, outside counsel, and internal DRIs to gather, review, and submit high-quality responses to international regulators. You will also help build and mature Stripe's international exam management program as the portfolio of licensed international entities grows. Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end regulatory exam processes for Stripe's international licensed entities, including coordinating information requests, organizing document production, and tracking remediation items through to closure • Serve as a primary point of contact for international regulatory examinations, acting as the liaison between Stripe's internal teams and international supervisory authorities (e.g., the Central Bank of Ireland, the FCA, MAS, ASIC, CBUAE/VARA, and others) • Draft clear, professional, and well-reasoned regulatory responses, narratives, and submissions in coordination with Legal and Compliance stakeholders • Monitor and stay current on international regulatory developments—particularly in markets where Stripe holds or is applying for licenses—and assess how changes may impact exam obligations and program activities • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders including Legal, Financial Crimes, Product, Finance, and regional compliance teams, as well as with outside counsel • Track and report on the status of open regulatory exam items, remediation timelines, and exam deliverables, providing visibility to senior leadership • Support ad hoc regulatory supervisory inquiries and special projects as the international regulatory affairs program expands • Leverage AI tools and agentic workflows to streamline exam coordination, document review, and regulatory tracking 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 • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, or a related field • 5+ years of experience in financial services regulatory compliance, with meaningful experience in international regulatory exam management, supervisory engagement, or regulatory affairs in a payments or financial services context • Familiarity with key international regulatory frameworks and financial services supervisors (e.g., FCA, CBI, MAS, ASIC, CBUAE/VARA, or similar), including experience responding to regulatory information requests or examinations from such authorities • Experience working cross-functionally, coordinating responses across Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations teams in a fast-paced environment • Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to draft clear, professional regulatory submissions and internal communications • Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent exam processes with competing deadlines • Demonstrated comfort using AI tools, with curiosity about how to apply them in a regulatory context to reduce manual burden and improve quality • Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to operate with appropriate autonomy while knowing when to escalate