Sr Manager, Technology and Security Oversight

Requirements

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :
• Strong background in technology and cybersecurity risk management. Experience in independent oversight, second line of defense, or audit within a regulated financial services organization.
• Proven ability to engage at executive and board level, including direct interaction with regulators such as the FCA and PRA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security and technology risk topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Comfortable operating across organizational boundaries to drive outcomes.
• Solid understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including PS21/3, the FCA Handbook, and the Senior Managers and Certification Regime. Familiarity with EU frameworks such as DORA and PSD2 is a plus

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Summary: As the regional Technology and Information Security Oversight Officer, you will lead independent oversight of technology and cybersecurity risk for PayPal's UK regulated entity. This is a Second Line of Defense role. You will provide effective challenge to how we manage technology and security risks, and ensure PayPal UK meets its regulatory obligations. Success requires credibility with senior executives, regulators, and governance bodies. You will need to combine deep technical risk knowledge with the ability to communicate clearly at board level. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Recognized as a security governance, risk, and compliance expert, independently addressing the most complex security risks and providing strategic direction on risk mitigation and governance practices across the security domain. Define methods and procedures for new or special assignments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive security risk and governance initiatives that align with business needs and objectives. Lead complex, high-impact security governance and risk management initiatives, leveraging a deep understanding of business trends and security challenges to develop innovative risk mitigation strategies and solutions. Possess a keen awareness of the broader impact of decisions, with initiatives driving enterprise-wide improvements in risk management and security governance, enhancing overall security practices and operational efficiency. Lead a security risk and governance team; set clear priorities and define actionable plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Guide team members through complex challenges, fostering their growth and development while maintaining a focus on high-impact results.

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