Sr Manager, Operational Risk Manager

Job Summary:

This job leads complex projects related to risk management, collaborates with teams to identify risks, develops strategies for risk mitigation, assesses business trends, and drives global process improvements. Key areas of focus include Risk and Compliance Review (RCR) reporting, Enterprise Issue Management, and broader risk and compliance initiatives to ensure risks are effectively identified, managed, and maintained within appetite.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead complex projects and problem resolution efforts related to risk management.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and analyze risks that may impact operations and assets.
• Develop and implement strategies for risk mitigation and compliance.
• Assess current business trends to inform risk management practices and improvements.
• Drive global process improvements through effective project management and stakeholder engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of operational and enterprise risk management, including control design, issue management, risk assessments, and executive reporting
• Strong analytical capabilities, with experience using GRC tools (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Familiarity with industry frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk taxonomies, and issue/incident management practices
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex or conflicting information clearly and effectively

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

0

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary Location | Pay Range:

San Jose, California | ($143,500.00 - $212,850.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:

Chicago, Illinois | ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)

Austin, Texas | ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)

Scottsdale, Arizona | ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually)

Omaha, Nebraska | ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually)

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

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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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing-physical, emotional, and financial-delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.