Government Relations Manager, UK

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:

You will be responsible for supporting PayPal’s exciting business in the UK and Ireland and its external engagement strategy to reflect the public policy priorities of PayPal. You will work with national and local governments, industry associations, academia and merchants to shape the policy environment, protect PayPal’s reputation and help PayPal grow its business in a highly regulated environment.

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:

You will be responsible for supporting PayPal’s exciting business in the UK and Ireland and its external engagement strategy to reflect the public policy priorities of PayPal. You will work with national and local governments, industry associations, academia and merchants to shape the policy environment, protect PayPal’s reputation and help PayPal grow its business in a highly regulated environment.

Meet our team
Reporting to the Head of Government Relations for UK & Ireland based in London and working closely with the rest of the GR team in Europe and business leaders in London and Dublin, you will work with a broad range of internal stakeholders and have a close relationship with colleagues in the Legal, Regulatory Relations and Compliance teams in a diverse, ambitious and collaborative team that creates impact.

Job Description:

Your way to impact

· You will embrace change and be ambitious to bring out the best for PayPal’s customers;

· You will think about policy change through the lens of competitive advantage;

· You will provide insightful political analysis and guidance to PayPal;

· You will pay attention to small signals in legislative and political discourse.

Your day to day

· You will take ownership and lead on key issues in the payments, ecommerce, fintech space to bring out the best for customers and support small business growth;

· You will identify, monitor, and analyse policy issues affecting PayPal or its customers and identify proactive strategies to address them;

· You will work with a broad range of internal stakeholders to formulate PayPal’s response to changes in, or formation of legislation via position papers, consultation responses and meetings;

· You will support PayPal by providing the executive team with excellent legislative, executive and policy advocacy within the UK, Ireland and on some EU issues;

· You will draft and contribute to public policy and thought leadership papers and other relevant content for distribution and publication, shaping discourse and representing PayPal.

· You will coordinate and write briefs for senior PayPal representatives ahead of key government and stakeholder meetings;

· You will represent PayPal at bi-lateral meetings with the government and policy stakeholders, trade associations and other external events;

What do you need to bring-

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualification, preferably in political science, law, economics and/or; a focus on financial services an asset;

· Strong understanding in government relations, institutional dynamics and public policy in the UK, Ireland and the EU;

· Exposure and conversancy with the FCA, HMT, UK and/ or Irish government, Departments of Finance and relevant think tanks, trade associations are highly relevant;

· Ability to work in a fast-paced and pressurized environment as part of a team;

· A strong commercial sense and the ability to act as the bridge between the political and business environments;

· Excellent communicator and inspiring advocate. Fluent English is a must, other languages are an asset.

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

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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 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 .

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentaccommodations@paypal.com .

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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About the company

PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating an online payments system in majority of countries that supports online money transfers and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders.