Data Science Manager, Risk

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

The Data Science and Analytics organization at Stripe partners with teams across the company to drive rigorous, data-informed decision-making at scale. Within this org, the Verifications and Greater China data teams deliver critical analytical and data science work—from identity verification and risk modeling to market-specific growth insights—that directly shapes Stripe's ability to serve users safely and expand into new markets.

Today, the team comprises individual contributors distributed across Singapore and India, supporting two high-impact pillars. We're looking for a founding Data Science Manager based in Bengaluru to build and lead this growing regional footprint from the ground up.

What you'll do

This is a rare 0 → 1 leadership role with a dual mandate.

Pillar 1—Direct Team Leadership

• Manage a team of Data Scientists and Data Analysts (currently 4 individual contributors across India and Singapore) spanning the Verifications and Greater China workstreams.

• Own roadmap prioritization, execution quality, and stakeholder alignment for both workstreams.

• Drive hiring for open and future roles in India, building a high-caliber data team in a competitive talent market.

• Foster individual contributor growth through real-time coaching, mentorship, career development, and performance management.

Pillar 2—Regional Data Craft Lead (India Office)