Manager, Risk & Compliance Advisory at PayPal

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Compliance, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Knowledge, Anti-Money Laundering, Data Protection, Negotiation, Critical Thinking, Presentation Skills, Team Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity, Communication Skills

Industry

Software Development

Description

Identify issues and recommend best practices for risk management within the organization. Lead functional projects and programs that enhance risk assessment and mitigation efforts. Collaborate with teams to analyze business trends and their implications for risk management. Contribute to process improvements that enhance the effectiveness of risk management strategies. Provide guidance and support to team members in executing risk management initiatives. 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. Support regulatory interactions, examinations or adhoc requests as they arise. Support Second Line Testing activities, particularly on MEA-specific markets. 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 for the region as they arise. Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of global financial institutions, money service business, and/or banking compliance, including significant knowledge of anti-money laundering, data protection, anti-corruption/Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and consumer protection regulations in the MEA region. 8+ years related working experience in risk, regulatory compliance, operational risk, legal, or management of a process or business with accountability for compliance or audit. Experience working for a global company, with multi-disciplinary teams, in a fast-paced, change-intensive environment. Ability to proactively identify risks and work escalation paths to ensure proper risk identification and mitigation. Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including strengths in influencing, conflict management, and negotiation. Ability to operate across the compliance risk program and other stakeholders including advisory, monitoring, reporting, and governance. Ability to credibly challenge solutions and ensure the timely escalation of issues and concerns as and when appropriate. Ability to work within a matrixed environment, and cross functionally with operations and technology functions. Proficiency in English and languages commonly used in the MEA region. Self-starter and highly motivated to work in a fast-paced and changing environment. Adaptable in unexpected situations and comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty. Strong integrity and the ability to handle projects of a sensitive and confidential nature. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical/creative thinking. Strong project management skills and able to successfully work multiple issues at one time. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with experience presenting to Senior Leadership. Strong computer knowledge; excellent MS skills. Ability to travel where required (travel estimated time is less than 10%). Experience in interaction with regulators in the MEA region preferred. Relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

The manager will identify issues and recommend best practices for risk management, leading projects that enhance risk assessment and mitigation efforts. They will also provide guidance on the Enterprise Risk and Compliance Management Framework and support regulatory interactions.