Sr. Director, Global Credit Data Mgmt

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:

As the Senior Director, Global Risk Data Management within the Credit Risk Infrastructure and Data organization, you will build credit data products that power our credit products, strategies, and models globally. As part of this role, you will develop a data strategy, design our destination architecture, build our data roadmap, work back from use cases and data consumers. You will implement common data practices across functional areas that drives standardization, quality, ease of access, accelerates governance practices by treating data as a product and facilitates a data-driven culture across PayPal where data is considered a strategic asset and treated accordingly-with the proper controls and quality. This position will report to the Global Head of Credit Infrastructure and Data and will require a significant amount of collaboration across all business, technologies, product & platform teams within PayPal and its associated business entities.

Job Description:

We are helping rethink how we use data to make credit decisions at PayPal to fulfill the needs of our customers (both internal and external). We drive the creation of delightful, frictionless, and compliant payment experiences while maximizing the value of our data. In this role you will get an opportunity to support the implementation and adoption of the Enterprise Data Management & Governance (EDG) program across the company.  

Position Responsibilities: 

• Design and enable data products and services, enabling accessibility, re-useability, and quality 

• Develop a destination design and data strategy for credit products that is informed by PayPal’s technical direction, evolution of credit products and strategies, and how the external world of data tools, platforms and capabilities are evolving 

• Work backwards from data consumers by understanding business use cases, outlining challenges, opportunities, and solutions for business stakeholders; assessing business implications of applying data within the current business environment 

• Work with platform/data architects to organize and design information flows across platforms and products 

• Document business-driven data products requirements from which insight services can be developed based on enterprise design standards and reusable architecture patterns.  

• Create data structures and taxonomies that enable standardization and promote integration across the organization and align to business conceptual processes. 

• Provide thought leadership and expertise in implementation and adoption of enterprise data management and data products frameworks and processes across the organization. 

• Ensure the integration of data management tools & capabilities within functional areas 

• Expand adoption and implementation of data management & governance program tools and processes into data products. 

• Articulate data strategy and communicate key data management concepts across the organization. 

• Anticipate and aggressively remove obstacles that slow down or prevent delivery of product and program objectives; balance urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, and taking initiative to resolve problems. 

• Deliver metrics-based approach to data product execution & adoption within functional areas. 

• Translate business problems into a structured, conceptual data framework. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to promote best-in-class data products & services. 

• Partner with customers and users to understand their business and data needs and align data management activities to achieve meaningful results. 

• Demonstrate previous experience and exposure to data-driven product design, development, and implementation, specifically data engineering, data warehousing, data architecture, virtualization, and reporting/analytics solutions. 

• Define and measure key performance indicators to evaluate and understand the value of data products and capabilities. 

• Build positive and influential relationships across organizations through strong and collaborative interactions, proactive planning, and decisive leadership. 

Leadership Qualities: 

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence across all organizations and levels within the company 

• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly to all levels within the organization-translating the organizations goals into execution plans & metrics 

• Possess the ability to connect, engage and lead with empathy 

• Motivate others through a shared vision and confidence that empowers employees and teams to perform at their best 

• Demonstrate ability to delegate work and manage team members through influence 

• Operate with transparency and honesty in all interactions 

Requirements: 

• 12+ years of enterprise data management experience-understanding all facets of data management disciplines, from data governance to data architecture. 

• Experience with data management and governance tools & technologies preferably in the credit risk domain. 

• Experience with enabling data products within large organizations 

• Proven experience independently developing and implementing recommended approaches to complex/ambiguous problems while making thoughtful trade-offs 

• Deep understanding and hands-on experience in data platforms 

• Strong technical acumen, being able to quickly understand technical details of a product or platform 

• Strong execution skills-ability to deliver results 

• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills to effectively communicate across diverse groups within PayPal 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment 

• Shows initiative and exhibits a “can-do” attitude 

• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to motivate in a cross-functional organization 

• Able to see the “big picture”-the end-to-end connection points associated with data and systems 

• Exhibit a passion for Data Management and Analytics 

• Strong business acumen and interest to deeply understand PayPal’s credit use cases, data producers and data consumers’ needs/pain points 

 
Education: 

BS or advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences, or related technical field 

We are a purpose-driven company whose beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We hold ourselves to our One Team Behaviors which demand that we hold the highest ethical standards, empower an open and diverse workplace, and strive to treat everyone who is touched by our business with dignity and respect. Our employees challenge the status quo, ask questions, and find solutions. We want to break down barriers to financial empowerment. Join us as we change the way the world defines financial freedom. 
 
 

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 regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. 
 

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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. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

$144800 to $319000

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.

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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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