SDC Operations Manager, Financial Crimes (AML) at Stripe

This role is designed for a senior operations leader with deep expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial crime investigations. You are an ideal candidate if you have at least 8 years of experience managing people and a proven track record of building and scaling operational teams within the payments or fintech sectors. The position is based in Bengaluru and focuses on launching a brand-new internal delivery center. The standout aspect of this role is the opportunity to be a "founding member" of the Stripe Delivery Center (SDC). You will personally recruit and develop your team from the ground up, moving beyond simple execution to help design the next decade of Stripe's global operations. It is a high-impact, data-driven leadership role that balances regulatory compliance with operational efficiency in a high-growth environment. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have 8+ years of experience leading teams in risk, compliance, or financial services. * Are an expert in AML regulations (BSA, Patriot Act, OFAC) and modern investigation technology. * Thrive in "build mode," where you are responsible for launching new processes and scaling teams from zero. * Enjoy coaching associates and using data metrics to improve team performance and user experience.