Financial Crimes Internal Audit Manager

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:

This position will be responsible for supporting completion of the Internal Audit Plan, leading audits in regulatory compliance focused areas, specifically Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions.

Job Description:

• Execution of the global compliance internal audit plan, including leading audits focused on evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to financial crimes risks in accordance with our audit methodology.  

• Project manage and maintain oversight over audits including, managing team audit assignments, drafting audit issues and reports, socializing with stakeholders, soliciting feedback, facilitating issue tracking, and validating closure of issues.  

• Identifying regulatory compliance risks and acting as business partner to Risk and Platforms/Compliance stakeholders. 

• Participate in the annual risk assessment and audit plan development process, including keeping current on business/industry changes and their effect on the business and audit plan approach. 

• Pro-actively developing and maintaining professional working relationships with colleagues, the business, and respective support areas and work in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally.  

• Completing all work assigned on a timely basis, including ad hoc projects and special investigations.  

• Provide oversight, coaching, and mentoring to audit team members. 

What you need to bring: 

Experience Required: 

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6 to 10 years of External Audit, Internal Audit, or Compliance Risk Management experience within a large and high growth company that provides financial products and services or technology, and proven experience in evaluating internal controls. 

Skills Required:  

The successful candidate must possess: 

• Strong subject matter expertise in the Anti-Money Laundering/Sanctions space.
• Excellent experience in evaluating controls across multiple jurisdictions in a global organization. 
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills to build internal networks within the team and wider firm, and the ability to clearly articulate business risks and controls at the senior management level. 
• Proactive approach in managing engagements and seeking ways to add value. 
• A team player with excellent time and project management skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at one time. 
• Design audit test programs to evaluate the adequacy of system and manual controls.     
• Have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.  
• Demonstrate ability to see the big picture, analyze risks, and make recommendations for improvements to mitigate those risks. 
• A passion for understanding the unique PayPal community, along with a passion for understanding the online payments business. 
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed. 

​Highly Desired: 

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 
• Public Accounting, Financial Services/Payments, or Compliance Experience   
• Experience using audit data repository and workpaper documentation tools such as AuditBoard
• Experience using data analytics software
• Execution of the global compliance internal audit plan, including leading audits focused on evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to regulatory risks in accordance with our audit methodology.  
• Project manage and maintain oversight over audits including, managing team audit assignments, drafting audit issues and reports, socializing with stakeholders, soliciting feedback, facilitating issue tracking, and validating closure of issues.  
• Identifying regulatory compliance risks and acting as business partner to Risk and Platforms/Compliance stakeholders. 
• Participate in the annual risk assessment and audit plan development process, including keeping current on business/industry changes and their effect on the business and audit plan approach. 
• Pro-actively developing and maintaining professional working relationships with colleagues, the business, and respective support areas and work in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally.  
• Completing all work assigned on a timely basis, including ad hoc projects and special investigations.  
• Provide oversight, coaching, and mentoring to audit team members. 

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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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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