Financial Crimes Compliance Officer, Australia

Overview

We are looking for a Financial Crimes compliance professional experienced in the fintech and payment industry to join our Financial Crimes team in our Australia and New Zealand Office. In this role, you will be part of a team working closely to build and maintain a robust Financial Crimes program for Stripe as it continues to grow in Australia and New Zealand. The role is preferably based in Sydney, Australia, reporting to the APAC Compliance Head.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison and trusted Stripe representative to external stakeholders, including AUSTRAC (Australia) and the Department of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
• Leverage your exceptional communication skills to build and maintain strong working relationships, coordinate regulatory engagements, and effectively represent Stripe's financial crimes compliance initiatives internally and externally.
• Act as the Australia and New Zealand AML/CTF Compliance Officer, taking responsibility for all financial crimes-related matters with local regulators. You will be the go-to expert, providing clear, actionable advice to internal teams and external partners on compliance requirements, risk assessments, and control implementation.
• Regularly update Stripe's Board and Senior Management on financial crimes and supportability initiatives, policies, and issues, ensuring they have a deep understanding of the compliance landscape and Stripe's preparedness.
• Manage financial crimes and supportability programs in Australia and New Zealand (and other APAC countries as necessary). This includes reviewing and enhancing policies, frameworks, and controls to maintain compliance with local regulations and partner requirements.
• Partner with other pillars within the Financial Crimes Compliance Risk Oversight Org to localize global controls and processes. Address any gaps, drawing on your in-depth knowledge of the payments industry and relevant legislation in Australia and New Zealand.
• Participate actively in business strategy proposals and discussions with an enabling and compliant mindset.
• Lead external audits and regulatory inspections, working with global teams to ensure seamless preparation and timely remediation of any findings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years combined relevant financial crimes experience in payments, banking, financial regulators, law firms and/or audit firms, preferably in a responsible officer role.
• Strong communication (both verbal and written) and stakeholder management skills; and experience executing on complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory engagements.
• Strong knowledge of the payments industry and the relevant legislations in Australia and New Zealand.
• Competent in interpreting legal guidance (with the support of the Legal team) into actionable guidance, and operational policies and systems-based solutions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and make quick, sound compliance decisions when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Effective and relatable culture of compliance mentality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MacOS and Google products.
• CAMS or CFE certification (or equivalent).

Hybrid work at Stripe

This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).

In-office and remote work expectations

In-office: Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in their local office or with users, balancing in-person collaboration with flexibility for individuals and teams.

Remote: A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. You would be welcome to come into the office for meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, but the expectation is to regularly work from home. Stripe does not cover relocation costs. Please apply for roles that match your current or planned location.

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is A$160,000 - A$240,000. This range may change if you are hired in another location. Applicants outside the primary location may request the salary range for their location during the interview process.

Benefits and additional compensation may include equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Software Development, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Internet

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