Manager, Strategy

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: Corporate Strategy Manager for Growth Markets, to be based in Singapore. You will support Regional and Global strategic projects that build on PayPal’s strong foundations, deliver measurable value to the company, and help it achieve its vision. You will be a thought partner to the Growth Market leadership team across Asia and Latin America and drive their strategic agenda across commercial, product and other corporate topics.

**Job Description**:
**Job Summary**

We are seeking a high energy and innovative professional to join our Corporate Strategy team for Growth Markets, to be based in Singapore. You will support Regional and Global strategic projects that build on PayPal’s strong foundations, deliver measurable value to the company, and help it achieve its vision. You will be a thought partner to the Growth Market leadership team across Asia and Latin America and drive their strategic agenda across commercial, product and other corporate topics.

The position is highly visible in the organization and involves frequent interaction with the senior executive team as well as all other PayPal staff levels and external stakeholders, globally. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to experience the fintech sector while working for an international brand true to a clear vision and purpose anchored in democratizing financial services.

**Responsibilities**:
Desired Skillsets:

- World class strategic and analytical thinking with an excellent ability to put complex ideas into clear frameworks, and to use data to drive strategic objectives and priorities
- Ability to identify strategic topics and their implications and develop strategic insights from quantitative and qualitative data
- Ability to create buy in and build enthusiasm around strategies/recommendations
- Deep understanding of new products/technologies (mobile, security, internet, identity, authentication)
- Leadership experience in complex global organizations
- Strategic project management experience
- Superior communications (verbal, prose, PowerPoint) and influencing skills
- Track record of delivering tangible results
- People motivation and development skills
- Appetite to learn and comfortable with uncertainty

Core Responsibilities:

- Support the development of PayPal’s strategy, and long-term strategic priorities
- Support strategic projects core to the strategy of PayPal into the execution phase. Help to develop documents to facilitate cross-functional and cross-regional team discussions as well as communicate with Senior Management.
- Lead and take ownership of financial and data analysis in support of strategic objectives.
- Support “research” type engagements to develop and articulate PayPal’s position on long-term strategic issues

**Job Requirements**
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, and/ or corporate strategy
- MBA or quantitative degree preferred, but not mandatory
- Strategic expertise in at least one of the following areas: banking, payments, retail and online commerce, social networking, and mobile
- Fast-track career development
- High energy, passionate, positive, flexible and very outcome-focused

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.

Who We Are:
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.