At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.

Job Description Summary: At PayPal, we continually evolve the business by promoting a culture where solutions from the Global Network Partners team help transform our business through customer-focused incentives, innovative design, and creative excellence. We are a purpose-driven company, and our beliefs are the foundation of how we conduct business every day. We are guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness.

Job Description:

We are searching for a top-level payments professional, a Director of Global Network Partnerships to join us at PayPal on Global Network Partners Team. With focus on the customer and with great expertise in merchant acquiring, this person is well versed with the e-commerce US market (knowledge of the main global markets is a huge plus) and will manage the commercial relationship with our card network partner(s).

You will contribute by working collaboratively and cross-functionally within the Payments teams and the whole organization to help define and execute the payments strategy leveraging external partners to further PayPal’s strategic business objectives. You will also help with:

• Define the partner strategy and goals in alignment with PayPal’s priorities in the US
• Manage the day-by-day relationship with the card network(s) being the point of contact for new business development, contract negotiations, providing product guidelines and responding to escalations when needed.
• Seek constant optimization of our payment solutions, making recommendations to improve approval rates, availability of payments products and lowering costs.
• Manage a portfolio of projects/initiatives to drive the sourcing and delivery of new products and partnerships that optimize our KPI's of transaction expense, revenue enablement and customer acquisition
• Be a strategic thought leader in the ever-changing payments landscape in the market.

We are seeking a Director of Global Network Partnerships, someone with a strong business orientation, the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical teams, and a strong focus on collaboration with counterparts within and across teams as you support initiatives which build on PayPal’s strong foundations, deliver measurable value to the company, and help it achieve its vision. What we are looking for:

• Deep knowledge of card processing industry with 10+ years of experience in the US payments market and minimum of 5 years doing businesses with card networks.
• Proven experience on executing complex and large negotiations, with demonstrated abilities of strategic view and problem solving.
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to practice strong ownership, drive change in a large, matrixed organization.
• Fearless leader able to constructively advance opinionated perspective, well-informed by industry and customer analysis, to all levels of organization.
• Bachelor's Degree is mandatory, additional training (courses/certifications/specializations) and MBA is desirable.

What we offer is an opportunity to be a part of a team that thrives in the cultivation of content and customer-focused solutions. We encourage and welcome out of the box ideas in all areas of business as we push for efficiency and collaboration. We much enjoy all the benefits of working for PayPal.

We are guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Collectively, these values inspire us to work together as One Team with our customers at the center of everything we do, and to take care of ourselves, each other, and the communities in which we live and work. We challenge the status quo, ask questions, and find solutions. Join us as we enable the hopes, dreams, and ambitions of millions of people around the world.

Join us and contribute to our digital transformation! While you are part of our Global Network Partners team, you will have a broader impact on the overall growth of the business.

PayPal 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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is$122400 to $246290

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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:

To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx

PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.

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.

As part of PayPal’s commitment to employees’ health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.