Strategy & Operations, Payments

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the worlds 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 everyones reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Payments Team is at the heart of Stripes digital and in-person payments business which encompasses card transactions local payment methods as well as industry leading payments intelligence products such as Radar. We are also responsible for delivering seamless buyer experiences through our Optimized Checkout Suite.

As the S&O member aligned to the Payments Team you will play a critical role in identifying and executing strategies that drive revenue and margin growth for Stripes Payments business. You will partner closely with our Payments Business Lead to set the strategic plan for the business and ensure the organization is set up to succeed against its ambitious plans. As part of this remit you will also define and iterate on the operational cadences required for Payments to succeed as we rapidly scale.

What youll do

We are looking for an independent strategic operator who is comfortable working directly with Stripes leaders seamlessly balancing defining a visionary roadmap with hands-on execution. Your contributions will have a direct impact on how we bring innovative products to market.

Responsibilities

• Product strategy: Leverage competitive and user insights to help define and prioritize the product roadmap for the Payments business working closely with our Payments Business Lead as well as Product and Engineering leaders.
• Quarter back high stakes engagements with our largest customers and partners.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Establish and lead forums and processes that empower the team to operate with clarity and efficiency.

Who you are

We are searching for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. If you believe you have what it takes we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet all the preferred qualifications.

Minimum requirements

• A strategic operator with 10 years of proven excellence and experience in high-growth technology companies.
• Proficiency in adding structure to ambiguous challenges fostering clarity in decision-making processes.
• Comfort working directly with Stripe executives.
• A genuine passion for solving user problems with an ability to transform insights and feedback into actionable solutions.
• A knack for digesting complex products and articulating their value to non-technical audiences.
• A proactive can do attitude capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working within the fintech sector and familiarity with the payments ecosystem.
• Knowledge of SQL and a data-driven approach to identifying trends generating insights and cultivating solutions.
• Background in product management or product operations roles.