VP, Global Risk, Reg'l Risk/Glb Mkts

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:

Job Description Summary
The VP, Global Risk – Regional Risk / Global Markets will play a crucial role in providing strategic leadership across the LATAM, APAC, Europe, and MEA regions. This position is responsible for ensuring that robust risk management and control frameworks are established and maintained, tailored to the specific needs of each region. The VP will oversee the design and execution of first line of defense (1LOD) business controls, lead comprehensive risk assessment programs, and manage risk associated with mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Furthermore, this role will advocate for member and seller interests, managing complaints and ensuring a balanced approach to global market risks. The VP will be instrumental in driving consistent risk practices across diverse regions, thereby supporting the company’s growth and operational resilience.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Regional Risk Leadership:
o Provide strategic direction and leadership in risk management across

LATAM, APAC, Europe, and MEA, ensuring alignment with the company's

global risk strategy.
o Develop and maintain region-specific risk management frameworks that

address local regulatory requirements and market dynamics.

• 1LOD Business Controls:
o Design and implement robust first line of defense(1LOD) business controls

that are tailored to each region’s unique risk landscape.
o Ensure that controls are effectively executed, monitored, and continuously

improved to mitigate risks in day-to-day operations.

• Risk Assessment Programs:
o Lead comprehensive risk assessment programs across all regions,

identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks that could impact the organization’s objectives.

o Collaborate with regional teams to develop risk mitigation strategies that are proactive and aligned with the company’s risk appetite.

• M&A Risk Management:
o Oversee risk management for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring that

potential risks are thoroughly assessed and managed throughout the M&A

lifecycle.
o Work closely with corporate development teams to integrate risk

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