Internal Audit Data Analytics Lead

Stripe; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Stripe is seeking a Data Analytics Lead within the Internal Audit (IA) team to advance data-driven audits across the organization. The role emphasizes building embedded analytics, leveraging AI, and delivering insights in a high-volume environment.

Based in San Francisco (or Toronto/New York), this position requires 5–10 years in audit data analytics, strong SQL and Python skills, and a passion for rigorous, scalable analytics that inform risk management and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience in audit data analytics.
• Expertise with SQL, schema and ETL design, and data pipelines.
• Familiarity with R/Python and ETL development (Python).
• Experience with machine learning techniques.
• Experience with Tableau for reporting/visualization.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly.
• Excellent communication; ability to simplify complex data.
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, CS, Economics, or related field.
• Experience with git commands.

Responsibilities

• Complete data analytics as part of audit engagements with IA team.
• Drive AI usage across the audit team in engagements.
• Develop work programs for in-scope areas of audits.
• Lead brainstorming sessions on analytics in planning and fieldwork.
• Assist with substantive testing of audit findings during reporting.
• Document data analytics and audit tests in work papers.

Skills

SQL

Airflow

Python

R

ETL design

Data pipelines

Machine learning

Tableau

Git

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/CS/Economics

Tools

Git

Job description

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.

Who we are

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

Our IA team is responsible for providing objective feedback and insights across the company in relation to the design and effectiveness of Stripe's business processes, its compliance with laws and regulations and its risk management framework. Unique in our purpose is a cross-functional mandate that invites viewing through a wide lens and collaborating across the business. To enable this engagement, we must build and scale in a rapid-growth, high-volume environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Data Analytics team within audit and work on providing data driven insights across the IA lifecycle. The DA Lead will support Data Analytics and audit fieldwork in execution of the approved Global Audit Plan. They will help develop embedded audit analytics as part of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting through the execution of data analytics test steps. The DA Lead will also help drive the usage of AI to help drive more efficient and effective audits and will be a key member of the IA team who will help us elevate the ambitions of Stripe.

This position can be based in Toronto, New York, or San Francisco.

What you'll do

• Complete data analytics as part of audit engagements in collaboration with the IA team.
• Drive the use of AI across the audit team and leverage it in audit engagements
• Participate in audit walkthroughs and develop work programs for the in scope areas
• Lead DA brainstorming sessions with the audit team to discuss best use of data analytics techniques in audit planning and fieldwork
• Assist with substantive testing of audit findings during reporting
• Document the data analytics and audit tests in work papers.

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

• 5-10 years of professional experience working in audit data analytics
• Expertise with SQL, schema and ETL design, and data pipeline development/maintenance (e.g., Airflow).
• Familiarity with scripting/programming for data mining and modeling (R, Python) and ETL development (Python).
• Experience with and knowledge of machine learning techniques.
• Experience with reporting and visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau).
• Exquisite attention to detail.
• A passion for building unreasonably good products and for driving defining impact.
• Versatility and willingness to learn new technologies on the job.
• High tolerance for rapid change and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify and share succinctly.
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience working with basic git command

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high volume transactional payment environment
• Passionate about audit and data

In-office expectations

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 Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland 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.

Pay and benefits

The annual US base salary range for this role is $153,600 - $230,400. 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 location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipents.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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.