Director, Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation

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:

We’re seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Cyber and Information Security Risk Mitigation Governance to join our growing organization. This role will shape and lead a team of high-performing risk analysts to ensure a comprehensive and strategic approach to risk response and remediation efforts, protecting our digital assets while enabling business growth.

As a member of PayPal’s Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance organization, accountable to the CISO, you will build and lead a high-performing cybersecurity risk analysis team that plays a critical and foundational role in our overall enterprise security program. You will join a diverse and collaborative leadership team that works together to guide PayPal’s management of cyber and information security risks across the company, support compliance with evolving technology regulations and standards, and drive sound technology decision-making in support of the company’s mission and objectives.

Job Description:

In this role you will set vision and strategy to ensure comprehensive cybersecurity risk analysis and holistic risk mitigation planning and coordination. This includes issue management, coordinating with internal audit and testing teams, leading a team of risk analysts. You will partner with business stakeholders and risk owners to drive risk mitigation efforts and risk-informed decision making.

In your day to day role you will

• Lead with Vision:
  • Develop and articulate a compelling vision and strategy to analyze cybersecurity risk and corresponding risk mitigation actions to support informed business decision making.
  • Set clear goals and performance expectations and provide coaching and professional development opportunities to team members.
  • Foster an inclusive and diverse team environment that encourages creativity and new ideas.
• Inspire Innovation:
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of cybersecurity risk analysts, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Support and develop transformation and continuous improvement within risk identification and analysis methodologies, root cause analysis processes, and risk mitigation governance.
• Drive Engagement:
  • Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication across teams.
  • Work closely with cybersecurity and business teams to explore new opportunities to drive security initiatives and clear understanding of risk.
• Measure Impact:
  • Continuously improve the learning journey by assessing risk mitigation plans, metrics insights, testing findings, and feedback from partners, ensuring that our teams are always ahead of the curve.
  • Define key metrics and KPIs to measure effectiveness at risk response and mitigation and enable data-driven decisions to optimize performance.

What you need to bring:

• Proven Leadership: 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity risk and leadership, with a track record of driving transformation and coaching high-performing teams.
• Deep Expertise: Mastery of cybersecurity risk management principles, methodologies, and the behaviors that define successful teams. Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline, such as cybersecurity, business, public policy, economics, statistics, risk management, or computer science; outstanding Bachelor’s Degree candidates will be considered.
• Compelling Communication: Strong ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences through powerful storytelling and clear, strategic communication.
• Strategic Thinking: Exceptional problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset that anticipates future trends and challenges.
• Collaborative Spirit: Experience building strong relationships and driving cross-functional initiatives that elevate the entire organization.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.

Subsidiary: PayPal

Travel Percent: 0

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $120300 to $287100.

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.

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.

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.

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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

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