Manager, Internal Controls

The Company

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, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

This job collaborates with internal teams to influence the quality and effectiveness of internal control processes. The role is responsible for driving control and governance across PayPal’s products and processes, lead execution of Risk Assessment, Issue and Incident Management, and Product Change Request oversight to ensure that all business activities operate within the organization’s approved risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and control framework. This position requires strong cross-functional leadership and strategic influence, directly impacting product integrity, control effectiveness, and regulatory readiness across PayPal’s global operations.

Job Description:

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.

Preferred Qualification:

• Lead the end-to-end management of issues and incidents, ensuring timely detection, root cause analysis, remediation planning, and closure. Collaborate closely with business, product, and operational teams to ensure all issues are accurately captured in governance tools and tracked through appropriate oversight forums.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across PayPal’s products and business processes to proactively identify emerging and residual risks. This includes evaluating control effectiveness, documenting key risk indicators (KRIs), and partnering with control owners to implement mitigation strategies within the enterprise risk framework.
• Oversee Product Change Requests by assessing proposed product or process changes through a risk and control lens. Facilitate stakeholder reviews with Legal, Compliance, and partner banks to ensure changes align with regulatory expectations, internal standards, and PayPal’s approved risk appetite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as Compliance, Legal, Platform, Finance, Engineering, Strategy, Product, and Risk — to strengthen the governance framework, maintain updated policy and procedure documentation, and ensure consistent control execution across global product portfolios.
• Develop and present governance reports and dashboards summarizing key risk metrics, control performance, issue trends, and PCR outcomes. Provide actionable insights to senior leadership and risk committees, supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement of PayPal’s control environment.
• What do you need to bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.

  6-8 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or controls within the financial services industry, preferably in a credit-related role

  Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to credit governance and controls.

  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.

  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools is a plus.

  Relevant professional certificates are advantageous.

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].  

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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