Head of Corporate Security

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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.

Hybrid work at Stripe

Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.

Pay and benefits

The annual US base salary range for this role is $251,200 - $376,800. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

We look forward to hearing from you

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.