Director of Control & Risk Testing

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Equity

Job summary

PayPal in San Jose, CA, seeks a senior risk leader to establish overall business and technical risk strategy, influence executive decision‑making through strategic risk assessments, and partner with stakeholders to reduce identified risks. You will monitor risk exposure and lead initiatives for long‑term sustainability and resilience in a changing environment.

The role requires 10+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with competitive compensation and a balanced hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant risk management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish overall business or technical strategy for risk management with significant impact on operations.
• Influence executive-level decision-making through strategic risk assessments and recommendations.
• Partner with stakeholders to implement strategies that reduce or transfer identified risks.
• Monitor and analyze risk exposure to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Lead initiatives that contribute to long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Skills

Risk management

Executive collaboration

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

PayPal in San Jose, CA, seeks a senior risk leader to establish overall business and technical risk strategy, influence executive decision‑making through strategic risk assessments, and partner with stakeholders to reduce identified risks. You will monitor risk exposure and lead initiatives for long‑term sustainability and resilience in a changing environment.

The role requires 10+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with competitive compensation and a balanced hybrid work model.