PayPal Manager Risk Management 

Ireland, Dublin 

630377239

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of analysts responsible for evaluating content to ensure compliance with PayPal’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
• Supervise thorough Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations to gather relevant information on potential high-risk activities ensuring a high degree of discretion and confidentiality in investigations and handling sensitive information.
• Identify opportunities to leverage tools and technology to optimize automation and reduce reliance on manual processes.

• Assume responsibility for all relevant processes, procedures, and documentation, ensuring adherence to best practices.

• Lead collaboration with PayPal’s sales team to identify and explore expansion opportunities, serving as the primary point of contact for onboarding consultations.
• Lead regular readouts to senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement across applicable verticals.
• Facilitate collaboration on cross-functional matters with a BRM-component, including interaction with internal stakeholders such as Public Relations, Legal, Compliance/AML, Global Investigations, Analytics, etc.
• Stay apprised of regulatory changes globally to assist in determining impacts to PayPal and driving program changes.
• Conduct onsite visits with merchants to assess their controls and compliance frameworks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of merchants' compliance programs and provide feedback for improvement.
• Lead engagement with payment partners to provide assurance of PayPal's oversight of high-risk verticals.
• Support the wider Brand Risk Management Program by attending to tasks beyond high-risk verticals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of AML, CTF, financial intelligence, and SAR/SMR regulations.
• Experience with high-risk verticals and brand risk management.
• Proven ability to conduct OSINT investigations and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel for onsite merchant visits as required.

Competencies:

• Leadership: Ability
• AnalyticalThinking: Stronganalytical skills to assess complex information, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication: Excellentcommunication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders and present findings to senior leadership.
• Problem-Solving: Proactiveapproach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• RegulatoryKnowledge: In-depthunderstanding of regulatory requirements related to AML, CTF, and financial intelligence.
• Discretion andConfidentiality: Abilityto handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
• Collaboration: Strongability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve common goals.
• Adaptability: Flexibilityto adapt to changing regulatory environments and business needs.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in all activities.

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