Finance Risk and Control Sr. Analyst

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to revolutionize commerce globally to make moving money, selling and shopping, personalized and secure. 

Job Description Summary:

The Business Risk and Control Lead (“BRCL”) is responsible for helping Business owners in operational first line of defense teams manage the risk they own. The BRCL manages and executes risk processes that exist in the first line, such as risk identification, risk assessment, risk and control evaluation, management and resolution of issues and incidents, Risk and Compliance Plan (“RCP”) and risk reporting. This role is also responsible for managing business-specific risk forums, and interfacing with the Second Line of Defense to understand and apply risk frameworks and protocols.

Job Description:

Your way to impact:

• This role will partner and collaborate with the business and SLOD to determine Key Risk Indicators and report out on monthly
• Help ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled
• Anticipates business needs and proactively identifies opportunities to improve and strengthen the control environment through risk assessment process, emerging risks, and SLA reporting

Your day to day:

• Drive execution of issue, incident, and RCP remediation
• Accountable for ensuring adequate Business Continuity Plans and Business Impact Assessments
• Perform and refresh risk assessment including risk identification, documentation, and control evaluation
• Create and maintain risk inventory including Products, Processes, Legal Entity, Risks and Controls
• Maintenance of Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) tool data for areas of responsibility
• Responding to Internal and External Audit and Testing Engagements (e.g., Second Line of Defense reviews, and Regulatory Examinations)
• Review and derive insights from key risk metrics for their business area
• Provide assertions on risk exposure and articulate and present escalated risks to management
• Maintain strong understanding of key risk management principles and processes for the areas supported
• Where needed assists with translating control deficiencies into action plans and provides recommendations for enhancement
• Assist in advising senior management on the status of their risk environment related to risk identification and control weaknesses
• Identifies critical areas to monitor and escalates issues and findings to appropriate stakeholders coming out of the risk assessment process
• Support other functional areas of responsibility of the BRCL

What do you need to bring:

• 3-5 years of experience of Audit, Internal Control, Risk, Compliance, Regulatory, similar experience
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, etc. preferred
• Experience in managing risks, controls, and/or compliance obligations
• Experience working in a rapid growth environment in financial services, payments or technology companies is a plus
• An organized, detailed, proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative work style
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work cross functionally and adapt to change are extremely important
• Ability to prioritize workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, manage projects and drive results
• Ability to provide risk expertise through a practical, business lens
• Self-starter demonstrates independence, initiative, and follow-through

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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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

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