PayPal Sr Director – Global Seller Risk Strategy 

United States, Ohio, Toledo 

328804045

This role requires deep expertise in merchant underwriting and the payments ecosystem, exceptional organizational skills, the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and proven ability to influence change within a complex and fast-paced organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Directly manage a global team of risk professionals supporting onboarding and ongoing reviews of PayPal’s merchant customer segments globally
• Partner with second line Financial Risk Oversight teams and first line data science teams to implement risk appetite statements, support ongoing analysis of macroeconomic trends and enhance ongoing monitoring
• Provide subject matter expertise and tailored deal guidance for complex global merchant onboarding opportunities, including briefings for senior leadership and direct merchant advisory discussions at the executive level where appropriate
• Identify control opportunities for new and existing industry verticals or market expansions
• Partner with technology teams to oversee requirements and the development of tools to support enhanced risk reviews and decision-making
• Serve as the primary lead on merchant risk matters with payment ecosystem partners, including acquiring banks and card networks

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in underwriting and risk management in the payments industry
• 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing teams of 10 or more people
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to identify and mitigate risk
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others
• Extensive knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with complex merchant underwriting, including deal structuring and risk assessment
• Experience working with external stakeholders, including financial partners and
• Proven ability to navigate a continuously changing global regulatory ecosystem
• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively at multiple levels and across disciplines
• Proven ability to exhibit agility in navigating from current state to proposed solutions
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Experience creating and delivering presentations to executive audiences, regulators/external stakeholders

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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 $188,000 to $323,950

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