Head of Cyber Risk - UK

GBR - County London - London - Corp - Fleet Pl, United Kingdom

PayPal 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.

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.

Job Description Summary:

Do you want to help create the future of money? PayPal is focused on enabling commerce. We want to make it easier and safer to shop and pay for things you want, anywhere and at any time. We are focused on developing solutions that deliver value for our large merchant and consumer base.

If you’re keen to join a fast-growing team of highly motivated thinkers, we might be the workplace for you.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Information Security Officer to join our growing team.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure PayPal’s information systems are under proper control from an information security and overall technology point of view.
2. Organise and lead the information security strategy and program for PayPal United Kingdom in close cooperation with the regional and global information security teams.
3. Manage the risks associated with the information systems.
4. Support PayPal’s senior management (in UK) on Data and Information Security-related issues, as subject matter expert (SME) to permit informed decisions.
5. Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements in regulated markets in UK, including experience with FCA regulations like Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (EMR), Payment services Regulations 2017 (PSR), and UK GDPR.
6. Coordinate with and support the regional and global teams that have operational involvement in securing the information systems of PayPal.

Deliverables and key activities:

1. Develop and manage the information security strategy for PayPal UK.
2. Ensure the information security strategy enforces applicable local and regional regulatory requirements.
3. Develop, coordinate, publish, and maintain suitable procedures for handling cases of confidential information mismanagement.
4. Develop and maintain a set of PayPal information security policies, standards, and procedures based on the global set of security policies and guidelines.
5. Liaise with global teams to support alignment between local requirements and services delivered through enterprise services.
6. Manage information security incidents and events that impact PayPal or its customers.
7. Ensure that information security awareness and training initiatives are implemented on behalf of PayPal.
8. Participate in the management of external partners/providers.
9. Support the security due diligence process led by global or regional teams on IT and information security issues for mergers & acquisitions activities related to PayPal.
10. Governance and documentation of information security risks.
11. Disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Requirements:

1. University Degree (Engineering, Computer Science, Technology Management, or other analytical degree); Master’s Degree or Ph.D. preferred.
2. 15-20 years’ minimum experience in an IT security, risk management, or similar function.
3. Excellent written and verbal skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills.
4. Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
5. Thorough understanding of how to effectively manage teams and lead projects.
6. Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to work with geographically distributed teams.

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary: PayPal

Travel Percent: 0

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.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. We offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance, and more.

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.