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+ 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