Strategic Risk & Operations Leader

Stripe; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Stripe is hiring a senior product strategist-operator for the Risk team. You will partner with Risk and cross-functional groups to define metrics, diagnose risks, and drive actionable improvements. The role combines rigorous analysis with hands-on execution to influence product and business strategy.

You will translate complex risk signals into clear plans, test assumptions with stakeholders, and help teams adapt to evolving market dynamics while delivering measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in product strategy, business operations, data analytics, product management, or strategic business performance roles, ideally in high-growth technology companies.
• Experience in product strategy, product management, or GM-style roles with direct ownership of a P&L or a specific business outcome
• Deeply curious about business models and data, probing into signals, understanding trends and customer usage patterns to uncover novel insights
• A proven track record of directly driving business growth through analytical insights and execution
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI to improve decision-making and operational efficiency, with sound judgment about when and how to use AI tools without sacrificing rigor or quality
• Strong product sense and the ability to understand the technical mechanics of how software products are built and scaled
• Experience navigating ambiguous, cross-functional problems and leading high-stakes interventions with senior stakeholders
• Prior experience with fintech products or complex financial systems is a plus, but not required
• Experience facilitating senior leadership and stakeholder discussions that lead to clear decisions and action on business performance

Responsibilities

• Own the signal: Define and maintain the metrics that matter for Risk’s in-year performance, spanning risk outcomes, business impact, operational health, and user experience.
• Lead deep-dive interventions: Run focused surge efforts to diagnose and unblock critical goals at risk.
• Bridge Risk, Product, and Strategy: Translate long-horizon company and risk theses into in-year priorities and operating plans.
• Synthesize for leadership: Prepare clear, decision-oriented materials that turn risk signals into diagnoses and actions.
• Pressure-test assumptions: Work with Risk, Corporate Strategy, Product, and Finance to ensure plans reflect market dynamics and capacity.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Business analytics

AI for decision-making

Cross-functional leadership

Risk awareness

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Stripe is hiring a senior product strategist-operator for the Risk team. You will partner with Risk and cross-functional groups to define metrics, diagnose risks, and drive actionable improvements. The role combines rigorous analysis with hands-on execution to influence product and business strategy.

You will translate complex risk signals into clear plans, test assumptions with stakeholders, and help teams adapt to evolving market dynamics while delivering measurable outcomes.