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

Global Partnership’s North Star is to drive outsized growth for 1/ our users, by enabling Stripe products and expanding into new markets via partnerships, 2/ Stripe, by creating value across partner distribution and margin optimization, and 3/ our partners, by serving as an unparalleled distribution engine for their business.

Strategy and Operations works cross functionally within our group and across Stripe to drive and enable the growth of the business. We lead mission critical, cross-functional efforts, deliver objective analysis and insights, incubate new roles, and execute on strategic initiatives. You may dig into winning new market segments, design new business systems and processes to scale our group, help us build and launch new partnerships, or unlock new revenue opportunities.

What you’ll do 

In this role, you will work cross-functionally within our group and across Stripe’s technical and user-facing teams to solve problems that benefit our users. Specifically:

• Work on Global Partnership’s APAC strategy projects and collaborate with teams to implement changes
• Partner directly with senior leaders and cross functional teams to accelerate progress, develop new operating models, and incubate new programs, especially with our Expansion Partnerships and APAC Banks teams.
• Coordinate annual and long-range planning efforts across teams within Partnerships and drive alignment with partner teams like product and GTM to ensure a cohesive approach to planning.
• Track projects, timelines and commitments on internal projects and customer deliverables

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

• 7+ years of experience in strategy & operations, product strategy, product management, or similar roles at technology companies 
• Experience working in highly cross-functional settings, and in a role that spans strategy, product, analysis, and operations in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking and first-principles thinking (e.g., ability to question how we are working rather than simply executing), and the ability to zoom out to the most important questions  
• Passion for digging deep into data and problem-solving
• Strong program management skills with experience managing end-to-end execution of projects/programs that have transformed their company’s operations and delivered quantifiable business impact
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the the ability to speak to leaders across different teams, such as partnerships, product, engineering, and sales 
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in influence without authority environments
• Good balance of business and technical acumen
• An ability to execute with minimal guidance, and in contexts with a high degree of ambiguity

Preferred qualifications 

• Payments ecosystem or experience in a partnerships org is a plus.
• Ability to build trust and partner with senior leaders
• Experience driving creative solutions with and effectively informing the roadmap of cross-functional teams 
• Ability to understand the implications of Stripe ships such as product features, policy changes, and marketing outreach on the user experience and resulting support experience

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 Partner Engineering and Operations (PE&O) team is a vital part of Stripe’s Global Partnerships organization, playing a key role in our overall success. We manage the technical and operational dimensions of new and existing strategic product partnerships and programs. Positioned at the nexus of product development, engineering, and partnerships, we facilitate seamless collaboration essential for supporting Stripe’s rapid growth.

Our team is a diverse mix of technical and business professionals dedicated to executing operations with financial ecosystem partners. We ensure efficient technical onboarding and implementation, while also overseeing ongoing KTLO (Keep-The-Lights-On) activities and achieving strict quality and performance benchmarks. Additionally, the PE&O team initiates partner-agnostic programs and solutions to tackle broad ecosystem challenges, developing tools that enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

In This Role

The team is establishing a new function to oversee Card Network Compliance. In this position, you will be responsible for developing programs and processes to address Stripe’s card network changes and their implications for both Stripe and its users. This role is crucial for ensuring we stay informed about ongoing card network announcements, enhancing our strategic position, and driving operational efficiency in response to changes.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to building a function from the ground up and to help formulate strategies that align with the best interests of Stripe and its users!

What You’ll Do:

• Implement Release Management Process: Establish a release management process for Stripe in accordance with Card Network mandates, advising all cross-functional partners on the impacts, changes, and timelines associated with network updates. Conduct comprehensive analyses of how these mandates affect existing processes and services.
• Review Card Network Releases: Review, analyze, and assess biannual card network releases to identify key initiatives that will significantly impact Stripe’s business. Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to ensure proper visibility and prioritization of these initiatives. Facilitate communication between engineering teams and the card networks' Technical Partner Managers (TPaMs) to streamline clarifications and negotiations regarding complex mandates and programs.
• Monitor Compliance: Establish a framework and process for monitoring compliance with card network requirements and internal policies. Ensure regular audits and assessments are conducted to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement strategies.
• Develop Metrics and Dashboards: Create and implement comprehensive metrics and JIRA dashboards to effectively monitor, review, and analyze mandates for each release cycle. Regularly update and refine the dashboards to reflect current business priorities and challenges, enabling teams to make informed decisions and proactively address potential issues related to card network mandates.
• Manage Mandate Intake Process: Oversee the network mandate intake process, ensuring timely review, assessment, and prioritization of mandates. Lead the proactive management of waiver requests, liaising between compliance and operational teams for resolution.
• Engage with External Partners: Actively engage with external network partners by participating in councils, forums, and regular strategic meetings. Establish and nurture relationships that facilitate mutual understanding of goals and objectives.
• Advocate for Stripe: Serve as a dedicated advocate for Stripe within the card network ecosystem, ensuring that the unique perspectives, challenges, and opportunities faced by Stripe are considered by network stakeholders.

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 experience in the payments industry, with significant expertise in working with card networks and understanding card network rules and compliance activities.
• In-depth understanding of acquiring platforms and systems, and their interactions with card network products and processes.
• Proficient in navigating and using JIRA for project management and tracking. Familiarity with card network portals for managing and monitoring compliance activities. Comfortable utilizing Google Workspace tools (such as Sheets, Docs, and Slides) for collaboration and documentation.
• Proven track record of effectively collaborating with product and engineering teams to develop new processes and strategies in partnership with them.
• Strong program and project management abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders outside of direct control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with both internal and external partners and drive change.
• Ability to thrive with minimal guidance, navigating uncertainty and ambiguity while shaping a new program and function at Stripe.
• Strategic thinker adept at identifying cross-functional issues, providing innovative solutions, and communicating the implications of these solutions across existing processes, systems, and teams.
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Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience at a payment service provider (PSP), card network, or high-growth technology company  is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Technology) is preferred.

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 Partner Engineering and Operations (PE&O) team is part of Stripe’s Global Partnerships organization and is  responsible for managing the technical and operational aspects of new and existing product partnerships and programs. Positioned at the intersection of product, engineering, and partnerships, we focus on technical operational execution and optimization with financial ecosystem partners. We drive smooth technical onboarding and implementation with financial partners, we manage the ongoing engagement between Stripe and its partners, and we monitor and optimize stringent quality and performance targets. Our team also drives partner-agnostic programs and initiatives to address broad ecosystem challenges and builds technical solutions and tools that enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Technical Partner Manager to join our Global Partner Engineering & Operations (PE&O) Network partnerships team at Stripe. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with our partners, facilitating technical integrations and launching new capabilities with new and existing partners, and ensuring the optimal performance of our solutions with financial partners. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and account management experience, with a focus on driving partner success.

Responsibilities

• Partner Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key financial ecosystem partners, serving as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries and operational support.
• Technical Integration: Collaborate closely with partners to define and implement successful integrations, ensuring all technical requirements are met and projects are delivered on time.
• Performance Tracking: Establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and performance standards for partner accounts, leveraging metrics and data analysis to monitor and improve partner health and satisfaction. Regularly drive technical reviews to improve partner performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across multiple Stripe teams—including Engineering, Product, and Partner Development—to support and drive process enhancements and technical solutions that benefit partners.
• Incident Management: Assist in incident resolution by coordinating with internal teams to manage partner communications effectively and resolve issues efficiently.
• Operational Efficiencies: Identify inefficiencies within Stripe’s operating model, proposing and driving effective solutions (including both technical and operational requirements) to address them.
• Training and Support: Provide ongoing training, documentation and support to partners, helping them leverage Stripe’s technology and products effectively.
• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from partners to inform improvements in internal processes and product functionalities, ensuring customer needs are addressed within the organization

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in partner management, technical project management, or business operations, especially managing external partnerships.
• Proven ability to drive medium to large-sized technical projects in collaboration with external partners and cross-functional internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data to enhance decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel (30%) as partner needs require, and occasional off hours /rotational coverage for incidents.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in banking, e-commerce, or payments; with knowledge of payment technologies and ecosystems is preferred..
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in SQL and XML is preferred.
• Experience working in a SaaS or cloud-based technology environment.
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured, fast-moving environment.