The Company
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.
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:
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Role impact
In this role, you’ll challenge the status quo, ask the right questions, and find innovative solutions to break down barriers to financial empowerment. You’ll play a key part in unlocking opportunities for cross-border payments and driving PayPal’s growth in the Middle East & Africa region.
Business Acumen & Strategy
Define and implement a business strategy to drive and maximize growth in the cross-border payments space within the Middle East & Africa.
Identify new business growth opportunities and clearly communicate the benefits they bring to the region.
Drive operational execution of growth strategies, ensuring initiatives are implemented efficiently with measurable outcomes that drive incremental P&L growth for PayPal in the region.
Communicating & Collaboration
Lead cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, collaborating with product, marketing, operations, and finance to ensure alignment with regional goals.
Influence and align stakeholders at all levels to ensure commitment and support for strategic initiatives.
Represent PayPal both internally and externally, clearly communicating key business objectives and building partnerships to secure resources.
Problem Solving & Data-Driven Execution
Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges thatarise during project implementation, ensuring swift resolution to maintain progress.
Utilize data analytics and market insights to inform decisions, track performance, and optimize ongoing initiatives.
Leadership & Change Management
Lead market expansion initiatives, focusing on scaling PayPal’s offerings within new regions and cross-border markets.
Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth adaptation to new strategies and market shifts, providing guidance to market teams at periods of transition.
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years’ experience in strategy development and demonstrated delivery of commercial results within payments or fintech space in the Middle East & Africa region
Demonstrated ability to think with long-term strategic mindset, while showing strong execution capabilities to deliver on targets
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and with international teams.
Good analytical and decision-making skills
Must have an excellent command of both verbal and written English
MBA qualification from a Tier 1 institution
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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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
Who We Are:
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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 talentaccommodations@paypal.com.
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.
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