Sr. Staff, Cybersecurity Risk

PayPal Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage for you and family

Generous paid time off

Job summary

PayPal in Chicago is seeking a security governance, risk, and compliance expert to independently address complex risks and guide strategic risk mitigation and governance practices. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to lead high-impact initiatives and improve security governance across the organization.

The position requires 8+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree, with PayPal offering a balanced hybrid work model and potential additional compensation such as

Qualifications

• 8+ years of security governance, risk, and compliance experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to define methods and procedures for new assignments and drive governance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Address complex security risks and provide strategic direction on risk mitigation and governance across the security domain.
• Define methods and procedures for new or special assignments with cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead complex, high-impact security governance and risk management initiatives to develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive enterprise-wide improvements in risk management and security governance.
• Lead a security risk and governance team with clear priorities and actionable plans.
• Guide team members through complex challenges and foster growth while achieving high-impact results.

Skills

Security governance

Risk management

Compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The CompanyPayPal 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:

This job is recognized as a security governance, risk, and compliance expert, independently addressing complex security risks and providing strategic direction on risk mitigation and governance practices. It involves defining methods for new assignments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading high-impact security governance initiatives, and guiding team members through complex challenges to enhance risk management and security governance practices.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Recognized as a security governance, risk, and compliance expert, independently addressing the most complex security risks and providing strategic direction on risk mitigation and governance practices across the security domain.
• Define methods and procedures for new or special assignments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive security risk and governance initiatives that align with business needs and objectives.
• Lead complex, high-impact security governance and risk management initiatives, leveraging a deep understanding of business trends and security challenges to develop innovative risk mitigation strategies and solutions.
• Possess a keen awareness of the broader impact of decisions, with initiatives driving enterprise-wide improvements in risk management and security governance, enhancing overall security practices and operational efficiency.
• Lead a security risk and governance team; set clear priorities and define actionable plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Guide team members through complex challenges, fostering their growth and development while maintaining a focus on high-impact results.

Minimum Qualifications:

8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

• Subsidiary:PayPalTravel Percent:0-The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring.
• The expected range of pay for this role by location is: Primary Location | Pay Range:Chicago, Illinois: ($160,500.00 - $238,700.00 Annually) Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.
• Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
• 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.
• We offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing-physical, emotional, and financial-delivering meaningful value where it matters most.
• We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

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 [e-mail].

Belonging at PayPal:

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.