Director, Strategy
Company: Braintree
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
The CompanyPayPal 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 Description
Summary:We are looking for an innovative professional to join
PayPal's Corporate Strategy team. The team is responsible for
helping PayPal's leadership to make the big decisions that will
guide the company's future. Our team is highly visible within the
organization, and our clients are PayPal's team of senior global
executives-including the CEO.Job Description:
- World class strategic and analytical thinking, with a
demonstrated ability to synthesize multiple sources of information
(quantitative and qualitative) to solve complex problems in a
structured, data-driven way
- Leadership experience in providing strategic advice to complex
global organizations
- End-to-end management of complex, multi-faceted projects (e.g.,
scoping, deliverables, team)
- Superior communications (verbal, prose, PowerPoint) and
influencing skills
- Track record of delivering tangible results
- People management and development skills
- Appetite to learn and comfortable with uncertaintyCore
Responsibilities:
- Strategy development: Support the development of PayPal's
strategy, for both the company and individual business units
- Project management & execution: Manage strategic projects
end-to-end, delivering actionable recommendations for key clients.
Coordinate execution of recommendations with key stakeholders as
needed
- Research & analysis: Conduct and/or lead key qualitative (e.g.,
primary research, synthesis of secondary data sources) and
quantitative (e.g., Excel modelling) analysis in support of
deliverables
- Thought leadership: Support PayPal's senior leadership team by
developing and articulating PayPal's position on long-term
strategic issuesRequired Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience at a leading strategy consulting firm
and/or corporate strategy team post graduate school
- MBA or quantitative degree from a top school preferred
- Experience in financial services (particularly payments),
technology and/or e-commerce preferredTravel Percent: 0PayPal is
committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.Actual
Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited
to work location, and relevant skills and experience.The total
compensation for this practice may include an annual performance
bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and
medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information,
visit .The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $118700
to $246290.For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid
work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person
collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office
or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits
and conveniences of both locations.Our Benefits:At PayPal, we're
committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.
And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's
why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We
champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering
valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole
you.We have great benefits including a flexible work environment,
employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To
learn more about our benefits please visit .Commitment to Diversity
and Inclusion: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 .Belonging at PayPal:Our employees are central to advancing
our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone
can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging.
Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of
acceptance and security where all employees feel included and
valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the
merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we
continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and
belonging at PayPal.We know the confidence gap and imposter
syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates.
Please don't hesitate to apply.
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