Sr. Manager, ESG

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:

The ESG Senior Manager will lead non-financial data governance, ensuring compliance with ESG reporting regulations and integrating ESG disclosures with the financial reporting cycle. This role combines technical expertise in ESG data, internal controls, and regulatory reporting with strategic leadership to position the company as a leader in sustainable and transparent reporting.

The position will report to the Head of External Reporting and manage a small team, while partnering closely with Finance, Internal Audit, ESG Strategy & Communications, and external assurance providers.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead complex projects that address regulatory challenges and improve compliance processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve regulatory issues and implement best practices.
• Analyze current business trends to inform regulatory strategies and initiatives.
• Develop and implement processes that enhance the organizations regulatory compliance efforts.
• Mentor and guide junior team members in regulatory relations best practices.

Expected Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualification:

Key Responsibilities

Non-Financial Data Management & Validation

• Verify ESG data collection and validation processes, and oversee assurance of ESG metrics, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and auditability.
• Administer ESG information platforms and data sources, ensuring strong governance.
• Drive alignment of ESG disclosures with the financial reporting cycle.

Controls, Risk, and Assurance

• Lead risk assessments and design robust internal controls for ESG reporting.
• Partner with Internal Audit (SOX) and external auditors to manage assurance processes over ESG data.
• Own and implement the ESG Metrics Policy and procedures, ensuring global and consistent application. Contribute to maintenance and enhancement of the body of ESG-related policies, procedures, guidelines, and other process documentation.
• Oversee change management related to ESG reporting and data processes, ensuring that reporting impact as result of new regulatory requirements, new products, new licenses, system enhancements, and internal process updates are effectively implemented, communicated, and adopted across the organization

Regulatory Reporting & Compliance

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