Lead complex projects and problem resolution efforts related to risk management. Collaborate with teams to identify and analyze risks that may impact operations and assets. Develop and implement strategies for risk mitigation and compliance. Assess current business trends to inform risk management practices and improvements. Drive global process improvements through effective project management and stakeholder engagement. Work with internal stakeholders (e.g. Legal, GEM, Product, Technology, Treasury, Finance, Operations) on strategic initiatives, launches, and key commercial deals involving crypto service providers and other financial institutions. Work with local and global teams to develop and implement policies, procedures, and monitoring across on-chain and off-chain transaction flows. Manage escalations, collaborate across teams, and recommend solutions and control enhancements to support the business and partners. 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Provide second line compliance oversight and advisory for crypto and digital asset initiatives (e.g. PYUSD stablecoin, crypto on/off-ramps, wallets, tokenized payouts/settlement), from ideation through product launch and post-launch monitoring. Develop, implement and enhance policies/standards and risk mitigating controls for digital asset risk management (e.g. fraud/scams, market conduct, consumer protection, product governance, custody/safeguarding, third‑party/outsourcing risk, and licensing/reporting obligations) for global initiatives and partnerships. Support design and execution of crypto-specific screening and monitoring controls, including blockchain address screening, wallet risk scoring, and on-chain and off-chain transaction monitoring rules, thresholds, and typologies as well as Travel Rule and VASP information-sharing requirements, ensuring compliance with local requirements and alignment with Enterprise policies and standards. Partner closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Legal, GEM, Product, Technology, Treasury, Finance, Operations) to provide advisory and guidance on regulatory requirements, policy adherence, control design, and governance-related matters. Monitor regulatory developments (e.g. AML/CFT, fraud risk, data privacy), and identify impact on policies and existing controls. Drive regulatory changes and liaise with stakeholders. Investigate potential violations or breaches of policies and determine appropriate resolution paths, including remediation actions and enforcement measures. Serve as a trusted compliance advisor to business units and partners, ensuring alignment between commercial goals and policy adherence. Identify and monitor emerging and active risks and issues and assist in developing mitigation strategies and supporting their implementation. Engage compliance risk program stakeholders across the organization to support business initiatives and execute SLOD program requirements. Support other regulatory and compliance initiatives outside of digital assets (e.g., payments, wallet, cross-border, and partnership-related regulatory work), including ad hoc regulatory requests, regulatory change, and governance reporting. Engage with external stakeholders (e.g. financial institutions, regulatory bodies, payment partners, industry consortia) to keep policies up-to-date and in line with market trends/requirements. Support regulatory examinations and inspections as well as external audit engagements. Provide advisory on Enterprise Risk and Compliance Management Framework within the region, such as Risk Lifecycle, Issue and Incident Management, Obligation and Regulatory Change Management, amongst others. Perform internal and external reporting and support preparation and coordination of various Compliance and/or Regulatory reports. Prepare/Present Management Information materials to various governance forums and management meetings. Support internal and external audit exercises and remediation of related actions. Support any other compliance-related initiatives as they arise. Experience working for a global company, with multi-disciplinary teams, in a fast-paced, change-intensive environment. Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including strengths in influencing, conflict management, and negotiation. Ability to operate across the compliance program and other stakeholders including advisory, monitoring, reporting, and governance. Ability to travel where required (travel estimated time is less than 10%).
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