Canada Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead our financial crimes program in Canada. As the principal decision-maker and strategic lead on financial crime risk management decisions, you will serve a critical role in ensuring Stripe's continued safe growth and success in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a robust and effective compliance strategy for Canada, aligning with global FinCRO objectives and business goals, leveraging AI, data science and automation wherever possible.
• Act as the MLRO, owning and enhancing the company's FC program, ensuring it is designed to efficiently and effectively prevent, detect, and report money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.
• Proactively engage with regulators to shape the future of fintech oversight, advocating for tech-enabled compliance solutions.
• Act as a thought leader in the payments industry, representing Stripe in external forums and groups to help modernize regulatory expectations for the fintech era.
• Build and maintain trust and strong, collaborative relationships with key financial partners, including banks, payment networks, and other third-party providers.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in financial crime, with a significant focus on financial services, fintech, or payments, and deep contacts - and influence - across the industry
• Deep and current knowledge of financial crimes and other relevant financial services laws and regulations across Canada
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulatory concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to think strategically and translate complex regulatory requirements into creative and practical solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision making
• High data literacy, ability to work closely with data teams to identify emerging financial crime patterns and validate the effectiveness of detection models
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or other relevant professional certifications are a plus.