Senior Director Global Risk – Control Programs jobs at Paypal

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drive revenue growth and global market expansion by identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, channels, and opportunities
• Lead the negotiation with external partners and engage cross-functional support colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of solutions for large complex partnerships
• Develop and execute an overall business strategy to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships, channels, and opportunities to drive revenue growth and global market expansion
• Influence the negotiation with external partners, engaging cross-functional support colleagues, to ensure successful delivery of solutions for large complex partnerships
• Align product and business levers (such as pricing and FX) to maximize revenue and market expansion opportunities
• Engage closely with product, engineering, and architecture teams to drive the architectural runway and determine the best technicalimplementation/design
• Represent the end customer on an ongoing basis and use this knowledge to drive effective prioritization and decision-making

Expected Qualifications:

• 12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years, creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure. As the Senior Director, PayPal Consumer Debit, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our Consumer Debit Card line of business globally through product and go-to-market innovation that serves both our consumers and merchants as well as leveraging partnership opportunities. This position requires a strong, seasoned leader who excels in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, and values-driven environment. You will own and accelerate growth by leading efforts to deepen engagement with our existing base, reduce churn, and unlock new acquisition use cases by combining product and marketing into a holistic debit card strategy and narrative. In this role, you will work closely with the debit and consumer product teams to ensure that our debit card products integrate seamlessly with our existing portfolio. You will drive significant improvements through strategic initiatives across the full product lifecycle and go-to-market activities, including product development, marketing, sales, and account management. Representing the 'voice of the customer,' you will define and articulate the vision and direction of our debit products through narratives, presentations, and documentation. Cross-functional collaboration is key, as you will partner closely with Product and Marketing to align on goals and ensure we are building the right solutions for our current and future target markets. Your responsibilities will also include influencing cross-functional teams across Product, Design, and Growth to drive alignment on strategy, narrative, and priorities. You will work with markets to effectively bring our debit card products to market, focusing on pricing, positioning, and creating adoption and engagement strategies. This role is critical in helping PayPal achieve its goals in the debit card sector, ensuring that we continue to lead in innovation and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the vision for growth leveraging industry best practices, PayPal ecosystem and innovation
• Drive revenue growth and global market expansion by identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, channels, and opportunities
• Influence the negotiation with external partners, engaging cross-functional support colleagues, to ensure successful delivery of solutions for large complex partnerships
• Own and accelerate growth by leading efforts to deepen engagement with existing base, reduce churn, and unlock new acquisition use cases.
• Work with Sales and Marketing on Distribution partnerships that are avenues for growth.
• Work with product, marketing and risk teams to ensure debit card products integrate seamlessly within the PayPal ecosystem.
• Drive improvements via strategic initiatives across the full funnel of the product lifecycle and go-to-market activities.
• Represent and own the 'voice of the customer' and market approach across the business unit.
• Partner closely with Product on the roadmap to ensure the right solutions are built for target markets.
• Collaborate with Marketing to meet collective goals across adoption and revenue.
• Influence cross-functionally across Product, Design, and Growth to drive alignment on strategy and priorities.
• Work closely with markets team on bringing debit card products to market
• Support applicable audit, compliance, and control requirements for PayPal Debit.

Requirements

• 12+ years of leadership and P&L management experience in fintech, debit cards, or financial services companies with industry-leading debit card products.
• Good understanding of consumer debit needs, consumer behavior and P&L dynamics.
• Experience with driving growth through partnerships and negotiating deals
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience leading business functions that require coordination of many stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing strategy and roadmap for large-scale products.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills with a talent for precise articulation of customer problems.
• Ability to adapt, be flexible, and responsive to dynamic situations.
• Ability to navigate a highly matrixed environment.
• Exceptional leadership abilities with a proven track record of effectively leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with a commitment to empowering team members for professional growth

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish overall business or technical strategy for user experience initiatives.
• Negotiate with and influence decision-making reaching the senior executive level
• Identify and resolve unique situations of substantial significance in user interface or interaction design
• Allocate resources, responsibly and apply creativity to enhancing user and customer experiences across digital and physical products and services
• Lead the development of user experience strategies that resonate with target audiences.
• Support and mentor less-experienced roles to provide an example of innovation, excellence, and day-to-day learning

Expected Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience leading others

What you'll do

• Define and drive the design vision for onboarding and compliance platforms at a global scale

• Lead, mentor, and inspire multiple design teams, fostering innovation, inclusivity, and design excellence

• Partner with executives and cross-functional leaders to align design with business growth and compliance

• Collaborate across teams to balance global consistency with user- and region-specific needs

• Champion user-centered solutions with executives and senior stakeholders, influencing priorities and trade-offs

• Serve on the Platforms & Tools leadership team, shaping strategy and driving alignment across critical initiatives

• Pioneer innovative solutions—including AI and automation—for onboarding, verification, and regulatory workflows

What we’re looking for

• 15+ years in product design, with 5+ years leading design teams at scale

• Experience designing global, multi-market platforms in regulated industries

• Portfolio showing large-scale transformations with measurable business and customer impact

• Executive presence with strong communication and influencing skills across functions and geographies

• Expertise in design systems, workflow design, and operational excellence

• Passion for financial inclusion and building trusted, accessible, and compliant experiences

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead complex projects of diverse scope, driving legal initiatives that support business growth and innovation.
• Participate in complex problem resolution, providing expert legal advice on high-stakes issues and disputes.
• Provide expert legal advice and support, particularly in areas experiencing significant growth such as compliance, data privacy, and litigation support.
• -Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, advising on the implementation of new legal technologies and automation tools.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks.
• Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, leading case strategies and ensuring effective representation.

Expected Qualifications:

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

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• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations,implementingrobust complianceprogramsandconductingregular audits.

• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing strategies to address emerging legal challenges.

• Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, collaborating with external counsel and managing case strategies.

Expected Qualifications:

• Minimum of12years of relevant work experience and a Juris doctorate or equivalent degree

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drive revenue growth and global market expansion by identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, channels, and opportunities
• Lead the negotiation with external partners and engage cross-functional support colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of solutions for large complex partnerships
• Develop and execute an overall business strategy to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships, channels, and opportunities to drive revenue growth and global market expansion
• Influence the negotiation with external partners, engaging cross-functional support colleagues, to ensure successful delivery of solutions for large complex partnerships
• Align product and business levers (such as pricing and FX) to maximize revenue and market expansion opportunities
• Engage closely with product, engineering, and architecture teams to drive the architectural runway and determine the best technicalimplementation/design
• Represent the end customer on an ongoing basis and use this knowledge to drive effective prioritization and decision-making

Expected Qualifications:

• 12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop PayPal’s P2P and Xoom multi-year consumer strategic plan. Establish a bold, differentiated, and insight-driven vision that not only drive higher market share but increases revenue per user

• Advocate for P2P : Serve as a leader within the broader marketing organization, championing the role of P2P and remittances in PayPal's overall business strategy.

• Market and Competitive Analysis: Maintain a deep understanding of global trends, competitor pricing and promotions, and consumer behaviors to inform proactive strategies that gain market share.

• Campaign and promotions execution: Oversee the planning, development, and execution of integrated marketing campaigns and promotional activities to generate new customers and increase usage of the existing base. Manage and coordinate with PayPal’s Marketing team.

• Go-To-Market & Marketing Alignment: Lead the go-to-market strategy that drive product adoption, increase market share and CRM activities to monetize better P2P and xoom customers with additional products and services from PayPal

• P2P Product Roadmap Prioritization: Influence and align product roadmap to enable a superior value prop. Identify and prioritize opportunities that enhance customer value

• Promote ecosystem value : Partner with other marketing and product teams to develop cross-product journeys, driving strategies that reinforce PayPal's full ecosystem.

• Operational Excellence & Performance Management: Ensure robust execution of Growth initiatives, establish clear performance measurement frameworks, and optimize operational efficiency.

• Performance Reporting & Communication: Regularly report key performance metrics, financial results, and strategic milestones to senior leadership, ensuring accountability, transparency, and informed decision-making.

• Team Leadership: Lead a focused, high-impact team responsible for driving PayPal’s P2P and Xoom Commercial initiatives. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture grounded in ownership, agility, and results.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading Commercial strategy and execution within consumer-facing technology, payments, fintech, or a related industry.

• Proven track record in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, operations, finance and IT/technology.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives with a full 360 GTM and deliver measurable financial results and customer outcomes.

• Experience working within complex, matrixed organizations, successfully aligning and influencing multiple stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to interpret data, derive insights, and translate them into actionable monetization plans.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; skilled at clearly articulating strategy and influencing senior-level stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred.

Ideal Candidate

• Strategic thinker with operational execution excellence.

• Influential collaborator skilled at driving alignment across diverse teams.

• Customer-first leader passionate about delivering exceptional experiences and achieving business growth objectives.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

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Our Benefits:

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and articulate a clear, compelling vision and strategy focused on enhancing PayPal's marketing strategy and brand identity that inspires others
• Oversee and direct the development of creative strategies, content programs and campaigns with direct impact on PayPal revenue, expense, budget, and growth
• Negotiate with and influence the decision-making of senior internal and external executives and decision-makers
• Create operational and strategic objectives and plans for fostering brand loyalty using domain knowledge and extensive expertise
• Provide guidance to critical cross-functional and cross-organizational teams focused on business transformation across PayPal
• Identify and resolve strategic problems or issues by developing new or innovative solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Lead the development and global implementation of PayPal’s brand strategy—rooted in customer insight, competitive positioning, and company vision.

• Own and evolve the brand’s core elements: voice, tone, behavior, narrative, naming, architecture, and design systems—ensuring alignment across geographies, channels, and audiences.

• Drive brand governance and brand architecture across PayPal’s product and services portfolio, balancing consistency with local and cultural relevance.

• Set the creative vision and define the bar for excellence in PayPal’s brand storytelling, advertising, and communications.

• Inspire internal and external creative teams to deliver bold, emotionally resonant work across integrated campaigns, content, and experiences.

• Champion the use of design, language, and digital innovation to bring the brand to life across every customer interaction.

• Architect and launch cross-functional, insight-led global campaigns that drive measurable brand and business outcomes.

• Ensure brand marketing and product marketing are seamlessly aligned, with cohesive narratives spanning paid, owned, earned, and in-product channels.

• Optimize go-to-market strategies in collaboration with media, performance marketing, and regional teams.

• Collaborate closely with Product, Communications, Customer Experience, and Executive Leadership to embed brand thinking across the organization.

• Guide consistent implementation of brand voice and standards across web, app, CRM, service, and partner experiences.

• Leverage brand health metrics, market research, and cultural intelligence to identify new opportunities and guide strategic decision-making.

• Develop and present actionable performance insights to executive leadership; iterate creative strategies based on results.

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global brand and creative team—cultivating a culture of creativity, curiosity, innovation, and accountability.

• Promote creative experimentation and continuous improvement, supported by strong operational rigor.

• Bring a forward-looking perspective to brand building, actively exploring emerging platforms, AI technologies, and digital tools to scale creative impact.

• Identify ways to leverage AI to increase creative effectiveness, enhance storytelling, and streamline workflows.

• 14+ years of progressive experience in global brand strategy, marketing, and creative leadership within high-growth or Fortune 500 organizations.

• 7+ years in senior leadership roles managing multidisciplinary brand, design, and creative teams.

• Demonstrated success driving brand transformation and leading large-scale global brand campaigns with quantifiable impact.

• Expertise in brand positioning, narrative development, identity systems, tone of voice, and integrated marketing strategy.

• Strong executive presence and influence, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders and present confidently at the C-level.

• Deep understanding of consumer research, brand health tracking, and campaign analytics.

• Passion for creativity, innovation, and culture—with a demonstrated ability to leverage AI and emerging technology to elevate brand effectiveness and efficiency.

• Experience in fintech, technology, lifestyle, or other consumer-driven global industries strongly preferred.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish a shared vision across the company for one or more products, or a platform product enabling development & scalability, with a deliberate and cohesive strategy.
• Leads product strategy development, and develops a clear, executable view of the product strategy with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Influences the architectural roadmap and balances innovative design and technical implementation, while balancing regulatory requirements, time-to-market, meeting customer needs and product profitability.
• Champions the customer experience and prioritizes customer needs in product requirements and decision making.
• Defines and uses metrics that inform the success of products including usability studies, research and market analysis.
• Standardizes workstreams to include analytics, customer discovery, market research and competitive analysis to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Responsible for product profitability, including budgetary decisions.
• Leads operational mechanisms that drive execution and accountability including Product Reviews, Operating Reviews, and Business Reviews. Interfaces with senior leadership as needed.
• Maximizes efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the standard.

Expected Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience leading others

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver on the Venmo Debit product roadmap by following the stages of the product development lifecycle within the Consumer Financial Services business unit
• Participate in business planning to inform decision making on key initiatives tied to the goals of the business
• Participate in cross-functional capacities to influence the product roadmap and the prioritization of activities that deliver on financial targets and metrics
• Be accountable for the Venmo Debit Card product team – which includes but not limited to, career development, team collaboration and performance assessments and driving employee satisfaction within their roles
• Act as the end-to-end product leader to stakeholders and peers across Venmo and PayPal, effectively communicating product roadmaps, priorities and challenges
• Work closely with the core stakeholders to deliver on the product roadmap by quarter and year
• Stay informed about industry trends, product strategies and potential opportunities to help maintain Venmo’s leadership position in the market.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in creating, grooming and delivering on product roadmaps and strategies (including acquisition, engagement and retention based roadmaps), preferably within the financial services or fintech industry.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and associated artifacts, deliverables and documented plans
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively while applying sound business judgment and quantitative analytics
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders
• Strong, effective communication and presentation skills
• A passion for innovation and a customer-centric mindset

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute the organization's sourcing strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and delivers value.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Develop and use scorecards to measure and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing operations.
• Explore and evaluate new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials.

Expected Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Expectations

• Enterprise Leadership & Influence - Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior executives in Marketing, Communications, and Finance. Shape investment strategies that balance creativity and commercial discipline. Influence enterprise decision-making through compelling insights, financial transparency, and an expert understanding of how strategic sourcing accelerates marketing performance.
• Market Authority & Executive Connectivity - Maintain an unparalleled command of the global marketing landscape — spanning creative agencies, media networks, digital platforms, production firms, martech providers, and data analytics partners. Be the leader who is on speed dial with executives at all major marketing agencies, and other key marketing ecosystem partners , bringing early insight into emerging media trends, pricing shifts, and innovation opportunities.
• Category Strategy & Transformation - Architect and deliver visionary category strategies across Creative, Media, Sponsorships, Martech, Research, and Production . Drive cross-functional alignment between business stakeholders and sourcing teams to deliver scalable, future-forward marketing partnerships that unlock innovation, cost advantage, and speed to market.
• Supplier & Ecosystem Leadership - Build deep, strategic relationships with top-tier agencies, platforms, and marketing service providers. Shape partner strategies and performance frameworks that ensure accountability, transparency, and innovation. Leverage executive relationships to co-create next-generation marketing models and value frameworks.
• Global Impact & Organizational Excellence - Lead a global sourcing organization that partners seamlessly with marketing and finance leaders across all regions. Drive operational excellence, consistency, and governance while enabling speed, flexibility, and creativity in sourcing decisions.
• Team Leadership & Development - Inspire, coach, and develop sourcing talent into strategic business partners. Cultivate a high-performance culture defined by insight, influence, and impact. Champion best-in-class sourcing methodologies and elevate the marketing procurement brand across the enterprise.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

• Progressive experience in Marketing Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Agency Management , with proven success influencing VP+ level leaders in Marketing, Brand, and Finance.
• Deep expertise across Creative, Media, Digital, Martech, Research, Advertising, Sponsorships, and Production categories.
• Market-connected leader with strong, direct relationships across major marketing platforms and agency networks — including all major marketing agencies .
• Proven success leading category strategy design , sourcing transformations , and operating model modernization at enterprise scale.
• Recognized for challenging the status quo , simplifying complexity, and driving enterprise alignment through data-driven storytelling and strategic influence.
• Strong executive presence, financial acumen, and communication skills ; capable of shaping and articulating strategies that bridge creativity, business outcomes, and value creation.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Procurement certification preferred.
• Experience in global organizations and proficiency with Category Management, Ariba, and BI tools.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

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