Stripe Operations Associate, Financial Crimes EDD/PEP Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1 Vacancies

About Stripe

Stripe is a leading financial infrastructure platform designed for businesses of all sizes, from global enterprises to emerging startups. Millions of companies rely on Stripe to manage payments, boost revenue, and unlock new business opportunities. Our core mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, presenting an unparalleled opportunity to shape the global economy and undertake significant career achievements.

About the Financial Crimes Team

The global economy’s online commerce potential is vast, yet it’s accompanied by inherent risks. Bad actors constantly challenge the trust and safety of the internet, creating barriers for online businesses. The Financial Crimes team is dedicated to safeguarding Stripe’s platform, preventing prohibited parties from using our services, and identifying individuals involved in money laundering or other financial crimes. This team is critical in ensuring a secure and trustworthy online financial ecosystem.

Role: Operations Associate, Financial Crimes EDD/PEP

We are seeking a motivated individual passionate about combating financial crimes and adept at navigating complex investigations. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, comfortable with ambiguity, and skilled at devising creative solutions. This role involves conducting detailed investigations, making critical account-level judgments, and providing recommendations for regulatory reporting. You will be proficient in analyzing data, assessing various risk indicators, and making informed decisions based on your findings. Prior experience in financial crimes compliance, particularly within the fintech or e-commerce sectors, is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive decision reviews for Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Politically-exposed Persons (PEP) cases.
• Understand and apply complex regulatory and compliance requirements within the financial services industry to analyses.
• Analyze intricate problems and exercise sound analytical judgment in resolving investigations and making decisions.
• Undertake assignments of high complexity, responding to requests from internal Stripe teams, financial partners, or other stakeholders.
• Adhere strictly to process documentation and draft clear, concise investigative summaries and analyses, including draft regulatory reports for submission.
• Contribute to the establishment and development of a brand-new team and operational culture at Stripe.

Who You Are

We are looking for candidates who meet the minimum requirements, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience isn’t a perfect match. Your unique skills and passion will be highly valued.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in financial crimes, AML, EDD, or PEP roles.
• Experience conducting in-depth user KYC, nature of business, adverse media, and high-risk country/business sector reviews within EDD workflows.
• Experience reviewing PEP and user alert details, understanding mitigation factors, and making determinations/escalations.
• General awareness of money laundering, terrorism financing, and/or sanctions trends and regulatory developments.
• Ability to independently analyze and evaluate information from various data sources to determine a course of action for matched cases.
• Skill in clearly recording the rationale and documenting evidence of the decision-making process for analytical, presentation, and audit purposes.
• Excellent written, spoken, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze problems, and make complex investigation decisions.
• Self-disciplined, diligent, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• The SDC operates during daytime hours with shifts from morning through early evening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in payments and the fintech industry.
• Familiarity with SQL and the ability to use template or pre-made SQL queries as part of investigations.

In-Office Expectations

For office-assigned roles, Stripes are generally expected to spend at least 50% of their time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary based on role, team, and location. Some teams may have greater in-office attendance requirements to appropriately support users and workflows, as determined by the hiring manager. This approach balances in-person collaboration with flexibility.

Pay and Benefits

Stripe is committed to pay transparency and is working towards global implementation of pay ranges in job postings. We value our employees and offer a supportive work environment.

Join Us

At Stripe, we seek individuals with passion, grit, and integrity. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description. Your unique skills and passion will set you apart. We welcome diverse perspectives and individuals who think rigorously and challenge assumptions. Join us in building the future of the internet economy.

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.