Director - Head of Technology Audit

The Director will be responsible for leading the PayPal Internal Audit function – Global Technology Audit team. The position will be based in the US and report directly to the Senior Director in charge of all PayPal Audit Portfolios.

Job Description Summary:

• Leading the Technology Audit team and collaborating with the Internal Audit leaders and other Internal Audit teams (global, regional) across all department activities, as well as regional executive management and Board members. Technology audits cover processes such as cybersecurity, product development, disaster recovery, data privacy and management, and incident management.
• Leading risk assessment activities to develop and maintain the Technology Audit team’s audit plan, presenting the audit plan to the relevant senior stakeholders and Board Audit Committee(s), conducting business monitoring and the overall implementation of group audit methodology.
• Oversee the execution of the internal audit plan. Directing audit assignments in the Technology Audit team, including support to ad hoc projects and special investigations, overseeing audit issue tracking and validating closure of issues.
• Coordinate the evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to all relevant technology and cybersecurity risks in accordance with our audit methodology and the established risk assessment framework.
• Identify relevant risks stakeholders across First and Second Line of Defense and act as a business partner.
• Pro-actively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business, and respective support areas, and working in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally.
• Keep current on business/industry changes and their effect on the business, audit plan/approach and risk assessments.
• Applying PayPal's people and performance management policies, practices and procedures and proactively mentoring and developing direct reports, informal mentees, and other team members.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 to 15 years of External Audit, Internal Audit, or experience in Technology Control functions (Risk Mgmt., Compliance) within a large and high growth company that provides financial products and services, and proven experience in evaluating internal controls or compliance programs. Experience with relevant financial regulatory bodies is also preferred. Graduate degree and professional certification(s) desired.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The successful candidate should possess:

• A team player with excellent leadership, people management, and project management skills and the ability to successfully oversee multiple projects at one time.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing 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 and executive level.
• Proactive approach in managing audit and special projects and seeking ways to add value.
• Ability to see the big picture and analyze risks and make recommends for improvements to mitigate those risks.
• Excellent experience in evaluating controls across multiple jurisdictions in a global financial organization.
• A working knowledge of technology regulatory obligations and experience with regulators and the regulatory exam process.

• A passion for understanding the unique PayPal community, along with a passion for understanding the online payments business.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the internal audit team during all phases of the audit engagements from the planning and execution through to reporting and issues’ tracking. 
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from Management through to Executives and Boards.
• Support the development of the internal audit strategies and methodologies.

HIGHLY DESIRED:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 
• “Big 4” Public Accounting, Financial Services, or Technology Experience