PayPal Manager Internal Controls 

France, Occitania, Toulouse 

832095896

This role leads product change reviews and risk assessments within the Checkout domain to strengthen governance and control effectiveness. It manages the risk and control inventory, performs quarterly QA testing, and delivers insights and recommendations to leadership to enhance process efficiency and compliance.Looking for someone who can independently assess product and operational risks, map processes, identify gaps, and build risk frameworks like heatmaps and risk registers from scratch. This is a greenfield role where the person must bring structure, drive, and expertise without relying on existing baselines.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Identify issues and recommend best practices for internal control processes.
• Lead functional projects and programs to enhance internal control effectiveness.
• Partner with teams to analyze business trends and their impact on internal controls.
• Develop and implement strategies for process improvements within the internal controls function.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations through effective internal control measures.

Expected Qualifications:

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

Product Change Review & Quality Assurance

• Manage the end-to-end Product Change Review process , ensuring all launches undergo robust risk evaluation and control validation.
• Conduct quarterly Quality Assurance (QA) testing to assess adherence to process standards and control design effectiveness.
• Prepare detailed QA reports highlighting key findings, emerging trends, and recommendations for process improvement.
• Present QA outcomes and recommendations to senior management, influencing strategic enhancements to the risk framework.

Risk Assessment & Control Management

• Lead and refresh risk assessments, covering risk identification, documentation, and control evaluation.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive Risk and Control Inventory for all Checkout sub-products, ensuring accurate mapping of processes, risks, and controls.
• Develop process-level risk heat maps to visualize and prioritize areas of risk exposure, driving data-informed decision-making.

Product Risk Advisory

• Develop a strong understanding of Checkout products, user flows, and operational dependencies.
• Partner with Product Managers and key stakeholders to evaluate risk implications of new features, launches, and policy changes.
• Embed risk and control considerations early in the product development lifecycle to ensure sustainable, compliant growth.

Audit & Regulatory Engagement

• Support Internal and External Audit engagements, Second Line of Defense (2LOD) reviews, and Regulatory Examinations.
• Ensure documentation and evidence are maintained to support risk assurance and control testing activities.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Deliver management reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing risk exposure, QA results, and key trends.
• Communicate complex risk information effectively to leadership through clear, data-driven, and visually compelling PowerPoint materials .
• Provide timely updates and recommendations to senior management on the risk posture and control environment.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional workstreams focused on risk mitigation, control enhancement, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with global partners to share best practices and strengthen the overall risk culture across the Checkout domain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, or a related field ( Master’s preferred ).
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Risk Management, Internal Controls, or Compliance , preferably within FinTech, Payments, or Financial Services .
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, control frameworks, and governance processes .
• Proven experience conducting QA and control testing , preparing detailed analytical reports , and providing actionable recommendations.
• Excellent presentation and PowerPoint skills , with the ability to communicate risk insights effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills , with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive productive discussions with internal and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to use data and tools (e.g., Excel, internal platforms) to quantify impacts and support decision-making.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented , able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain clear, accurate documentation.
• Strategic and critical thinker who applies sound judgment, validates assumptions with data, and balances risk exposure with business objectives.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative , with a passion for identifying, analyzing, and solving complex problems.
• Experience with Jira, ServiceNow, Archer , or similar risk management tools 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 .

The US national annual pay range for this role is $100,500 to $173,250

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