Who we are

About Stripe

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, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

What you’ll do

Your mission will be to Keep Stripes Safe. You will lead the Corporate Security Organization (Security Operations, Executive Protection, Threat & Protective Intelligence and Systems) for a global enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Excellent communicator who delivers clear, direct messages without jargon, using simple, confident, active language.
• Robust technical skills and curiosity, with exceptional attention to detail and a positive, optimistic attitude.
• Strong work ethic and decisive, swift decision-making skills.
• Ability to be direct yet engaging, with a tone resonating in technical fluency and context.
• Curious and flexible mindset - able and willing to improve on “standard” practices and think differently from other companies - more important than being a subject matter expert in everything.
• Able to quickly become fluent in Stripe Products, Stripe users, and our internal tooling; not just delegate most or all of the technical related matters.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shared responsibility. Able to take on new responsibilities or give responsibilities away with optimism and collaborative spirit. No empire building or flag planting.
• Tuned to and comfortable with a flat org structure; not predisposed to create multiple layers of management.
• Clear long-term vision delivered through deliberate short / medium term action.
• Positive problem-solving approach when given limited resources; fundamental mindset of maximizing available resources vs. growth for its own sake. Grow with the business, not ahead of it.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with key stakeholders including Workplace, EAs, IT Security, People Partners, Legal teams to ensure an integrated approach to protecting Stripe’s people, assets, reputation, IP and operations.

Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• 15+ years of proven security experience in a senior security leadership role, such as CSO or Director of Security, preferably in a technology company.
• Experience working with Executive Protection / UHNW individuals.
• Bachelor’s degree required - advanced degree welcomed.
• Established relationships and network with local and federal law enforcement / intelligence community representatives and engagement with industry associations.