Hong Kong Regulatory Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Who we are About the team Stripe is seeking a Regulatory Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (RC and MLRO) to lead our regulatory compliance and financial crimes program in Hong Kong. This role sits within the Affiliates pillar of the Financial Crime, Compliance and Risk Oversight (FinCRO) organization, and you ll report to the APAC Affiliates Lead. You ll be the named RC and MLRO of Stripe Hong Kong (to be set up) and lead or assist in the registration of Stripe Hong Kong as a Money Service Operator (MSO), under the oversight of the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (CED). In your role as the RC and MLRO, you ll be the principal decision-maker and strategic lead on regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management decisions, serving a critical role in ensuring the continued safe growth and success of Stripe in Hong Kong. You ll also be the public face of FinCRO in Hong Kong. You have deep subject matter expertise and a proven track record building and evolving tech-forward regulatory compliance and financial crime programs (collectively, compliance programs). You may be based in the Stripe Singapore office for approximately 6 months. The APAC Affiliates Lead determines the office location and duration. What you ll do Responsibilities Develop and implement a compliance strategy for Hong Kong, aligning with global FinCRO objectives and business goals, leveraging AI, data science, and automation wherever possible. Provide regular reporting and updates to the Board of Directors of Stripe Hong Kong regarding the health and effectiveness of the compliance programs Act as the RC and MLRO, owning and enhancing Stripe Hong Kong compliance programs, in particular, ensuring the financial crime program is designed to efficiently and effectively prevent, detect, and report money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes Engage with local regulators to shape the future of fintech oversight, advocating for tech-enabled compliance solutions. Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators and an ambassador for Stripe in Hong Kong 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. Educate partners on Stripe compliance programs and controls, and serve as