Risk & Control Health Data Analyst

Stripe; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in London is seeking a Compliance Data Analyst to enhance risk management through data analysis. The role involves creating dashboards, conducting risk assessments, and communicating findings effectively. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, and a solid understanding of risk management principles. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Equity

Health benefits

Wellness stipends

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in fintech or financial services.
• Strong technical skills using SQL and data analysis tools.
• Experience in designing metrics that communicate risk narratives.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain dashboards for risk assessments.
• Produce risk assessments and control health analyses.
• Conduct rigorous technical testing of controls.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Data visualization

Risk management principles

Communication skills

Job description

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

What you’ll do

We're seeking a technically proficient and data-savvy Compliance Data Analyst to join our Risk & Controls Oversight function at Stripe. As part of the Risk & Control Health team, you'll be responsible for conducting technical assessments of our risk and control environment, developing data-driven insights, and creating dynamic dashboards to represent our risk and control health. This role is critical in ensuring Stripe maintains robust risk management and compliance through data-backed analysis and continuous improvement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical skills in data analysis and alongside subject matter expertise in risk and compliance to drive impactful improvements in Stripe's risk and control environment. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing our ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization.

Location: We are open to applicants in the UK, Dublin, and Canada.

Responsibilities

Data Pipeline and Dashboard Development:

• Create and maintain dynamic dashboards that provide real-time insights into overarching risk assessments and control health
• Continuously refine and optimize data visualization techniques to enhance understanding of risk and control status

Risk and Control Health Analysis:

• Produce comprehensive risk assessments and control health analyses by compiling data at the macro level and digging into code bases to understand individual controls
• Aggregate and monitor testing results to identify trends and patterns in risk and control effectiveness
• Use overarching assessments to guide deeper investigations into individual controls, creating a continuous feedback loop for improvement

Technical Control Assessment and Testing:

• Conduct rigorous technical testing of individual controls, leveraging your expertise in data analysis
• Identify compliance control deficiencies, assess their impact and draw appropriate conclusions
• Leverage emerging technologies to facilitate speed, dynamism, and accuracy in risk and control testing and assessments

Reporting and Communication:

• Deliver reporting on test outputs to key compliance and cross-functional stakeholders
• Clearly communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Contribute to Top Risk Reporting, providing data-driven insights on critical risk areas
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and methodologies in risk assessment and data analysis
• Stay up to date with Stripe’s product and business expansion in order to update data, dashboards, and control assessments in line with these changes

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.

• 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, or a related field, preferably in the fintech or financial services sector
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in data analysis, SQL, and comfort working with LLM and AI technologies
• Experience in designing and developing metrics that effectively communicate risk and control narratives, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization
• Experience with data visualization tools and creating dashboards
• Solid understanding of risk management principles, control frameworks, and compliance areas
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and derive meaningful insights
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in data analysis and reporting
• Effective communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to various stakeholders
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is £78,400 - £117,600. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.