ESG Data Governance Manager

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 Description Summary:

The ESG Data Governance Manager will work closely with the Regulatory Reporting and ESG Directors to lead preparedness efforts for ESG reporting, ensuring compliance across the organization. The role involves working with a cross-functional team to manage ESG data flow, maintain internal controls, and align company policies with regulatory obligations.

Job Description:

ESG Data Management:

• Oversee the data collection and validation processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of ESG data.
• Partner with internal data stewards to collect data points outside the data lake, ensuring proper supporting documentation.
• Analyze data variances and trends to maintain accuracy across all ESG data points.
• Serve as the primary system administrator handling system issues and coordinating system upgrades.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, issue trackers, and inventories.

Regulatory Compliance and Change Management:

• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes related to ESG reporting requirements, particularly focusing on CSRD.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of ESG ad-hoc reports to regulatory bodies.
• Support change management initiatives related to ESG reporting and compliance in partnership with the ESG team.
• Communicate updates in regulatory requirements and reporting processes to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor internal initiatives (e.g., new products, entities, or sites) to ensure proper impact assessments and documentation of relevant changes to ESG regulatory reports.

Internal Controls and Processes:

• Develop and implement robust internal controls to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Regularly review and update ESG reporting processes and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and assessments of ESG data and reporting practices.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal data stewards to validate data according to the appropriate processes and controls and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with ESG team to inform corporate sustainability strategy, align reporting, and support overall ESG program objectives.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities as needed.
• Provide training and support to staff on ESG reporting requirements and best practices.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in ESG reporting.