Governance Manager

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

The Global Governance Team is dedicated to establishing and maintaining robust governance frameworks that promote effective compliance and risk management across Stripe. We work with cross-functional partners globally to enhance oversight over critical issues, drive transparent decision-making and accountability, and foster a culture of integrity for the long-term success and sustainability of the company.

What you’ll do

The Governance Manager for EMEA and APAC is responsible for implementing and embedding effective governance practices within the regions, to promote a culture of compliance and sound risk management. Being proactive and results-oriented, you will help make sure that Stripe’s products, business and operations are subject to high governance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement robust governance frameworks across the EMEA and APAC regions, while ensuring alignment globally
• Coordinate local governance fora and maintain best-practice documentation and audit trails
• Ensure adherence with decision-making standards and escalation processes across the regions’ governance fora, including operational working groups, senior forums, and Board / Board Subcommittees
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including with 1LOD and 2LOD teams, local management and leadership
• Support the creation of a robust issue management governance process, enabling adequate oversight and management of the company’s risk and compliance issues
• Support the design and implementation of a policy governance process, including defining a process for policy exceptions/escalations and overseeing the process of policy compliance
• Develop training and awareness of governance procedures to ensure understanding and adherence across all areas of the business

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

• 5+ years of relevant governance, compliance, or risk management experience in global companies operating in EMEA and APAC regions
• Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks across diverse jurisdictions
• Solid understanding of regional regulatory requirements, industry-specific compliance standards, corporate governance principles and practices
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; an aptitude for communicating clearly and effectively to a wide array of audiences, including senior management, Committees, Boards
• Adept in creating reporting and presentations (using Google Suite of products) which simplify complex themes into understandable communications
• Highly effective organisational and project management skills, with a proven track record in meeting deadlines, performing under pressure, and advancing a number of projects simultaneously
• An aptitude for working in a regulated environment and for building compliance by design
• The horsepower to work in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment and to balance multiple priorities and workstreams

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in fintech or another fast-growing global technology company