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Job Snapshot
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Employee Type:
Full-Time -
Location:
Chicago -
Job Type:
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Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
3/25/2021 -
Job ID:
R0067064
Job Description
Fueled by a fundamental belief that having access to financial services creates opportunity, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is committed to democratizing financial services and empowering people and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy. Our open digital payments platform gives PayPal’s 375 million active account holders the confidence to connect and transact in new and powerful ways, whether they are online, on a mobile device, in an app, or in person. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, PayPal creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility when sending payments, paying or getting paid. Available in more than 200 markets around the world, the PayPal platform, including Braintree, Venmo and Xoom enables consumers and merchants to receive money in more than 100 currencies, withdraw funds in 56 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 25 currencies.PayPal has experienced explosive growth over the past few years and as its customers have grown and expanded, so too have the complexities and interdependencies of PayPal’s product portfolio. The Product Business Operations team acts as the “connective tissue” linking all aspects of the organization together, and we are growing to support those needs. In this role, you’ll support the Chief Product Officer’s organization in strategy development and execution in high priority areas of the business. You'll work alongside fellow Business Operations counterparts as well as cross-functionally to support initiatives which build on PayPal’s strong foundations, deliver measurable value to the company, and help it achieve its vision. The position involves frequent interaction with senior leaders as well as all other PayPal staff levels and external stakeholders, globally.
Responsibilities include:
Business Strategy, Planning, and Reviews
Supporting the development of PayPal’s strategy on high visibility initiatives, and long-term strategic priorities in key ecosystem areas
Developing recommendations and preparing written and oral presentations to senior management
Developing, maintaining, and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Analyzing data from various sources to compile a comprehensive picture of the overall business operational performance.
Producing periodic reports on a wide range of strategic and tactical analysis
Program Management
Balancing urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, and taking initiative to resolve problems; holding internal stakeholders accountable where appropriate
Coordinating, supporting and providing guidance on initiatives to cross-functional PayPal stakeholders
Process Improvement
Developing and implementing best practices across operating rhythms and routines
Supporting day to day operations and delivering on strategy and operational plans from the planning process against the strategic vision for PayPal
Qualifications
Technical Acumen
3+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, and/ or corporate strategy
Industry expertise in payments and / or technology preferred
Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint
Business Acumen
Strong communication, listening, and negotiation skills; able to convey important messages in a clear and compelling manner
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Strong critical, creative and analytical thinking, decision making and innovative problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change; comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty
Executing for Results
Capable of executing short-term (tactical) and long term (strategic) plans
Ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independence judgment and to raise issues in a timely and constructive manner
Ability to work well in a cross-functional, matrixed management environment
Building Relationships and Using Influence
Ability to establish credibility and rapport with senior executives and technical and non-technical team members alike
Ability to influence and achieve alignment across a range of different opinions and interests
We're 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, to 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 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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
R0067064