Senior System and Operations Analyst, TPRM

The Company\n\nPayPal 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. \n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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. \n\nOur 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 \u2013 and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.\n\nJob Summary:\n\nThe Senior System and Operations Analyst will serve as the primary system administrator and analytics lead for PayPal\u0027s Third-Party Management (TPM) program tools, supporting the First Line of Defense execution within Source to Pay (S2P). This is a role on an established team requiring deep technical expertise in risk tool administration, vendor management, operational reporting, and data analytics.\n\nJob Description:\n\nEssential Responsibilities: \n\n * Oversee the end-to-end process for third-party onboarding, including sourcing activities, supplier registration, risk assessments, purchase orders, invoicing, and contract compliance.\n * Act as a primary point of contact for business managers and third parties, providing expert guidance, answering questions, and advising on onboarding, risk assessment, and payment activities.\n * Develop comprehensive training materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), deliver ongoing training, and facilitate change management to enhance process awareness and understanding.\n * Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely onboarding of third-party vendors and integrate risk activities into the procure-to-pay process.\n * Lead the execution of risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and reassessments of third parties.\n * Ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements throughout the third-party lifecycle.\n * Identify and address issues impacting the third-party management program, providing effective remediation.\n * Innovate and improve business processes, user experience, and systems involved in the third-party lifecycle.\n * Analyze data to assess inventory health, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.\n * Lead and mentor team members, fostering creativity and providing direction with a high degree of latitude.\n\n\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n * 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor\u2019s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\n\n\nAdditional Responsibilities \u0026 Preferred Qualifications:\n\n * 4+ years of experience in managing risk platforms, system administration, and ongoing enhancements, or equivalent experience within a risk or compliance function, third-party risk management, or business analyst with risk and controls focus\n\n * Hands-on system administration experience with third-party risk or GRC tools (Interos, Certa, Dun \u0026 Bradstreet, ServiceNow, Coupa, Ariba/SAP, or similar platforms). Familiarity with API integrations, data flows, and system architecture concepts a plus\n\n * Strong understanding of third-party risk frameworks, including inherent risk scoring, due diligence processes, lifecycle management, and ongoing monitoring\n\n * Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas, charting, and data manipulation (PowerBI, SQL, or other advanced reporting skills nice to have)\n\n * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with a focus on data integrity and risk-based thinking\n\n * Proven ability to write technical and business requirements\n\n * Experience troubleshooting system issues, managing vendor relationships, and participating in technical or business review forums\n\n * Strong verbal, written, and presentation (PowerPoint) skills with the ability to present technical details to non-technical audiences\n\n * Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid in-office environment\n\n * Comfortable managing ambiguity, multitasking, and navigating competing priorities under tight deadlines\n\n * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ownership mentality\n\n * Project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives\n\n\n\n\n\u00b7 Ariba / SAP experience a plus\n\nSubsidiary:\n\nPayPal\n\nTravel Percent:\n\n5\n\n-\n\nThe base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:\n\nPrimary Location | Pay Range:\n\nAustin, Texas | ($80,500.00 - $114,950.00 Annually)\n\nAdditional Location(s) | Pay Range:\n\nChicago, Illinois | ($80,500.00 - $114,950.00 Annually) \n\n\nAdditional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.\n\nPayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. \n\nFor the majority of employees, PayPal\u0027s 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.\n\nOur Benefits:\n\nAt PayPal, we\u2019re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can\u2019t do this without our most important asset-you. That\u2019s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing\u2014physical, emotional, and financial\u2014delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.\n\nWho We Are:\n\nClick Here to learn more about our culture and community.\n\nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion \n\nPayPal 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 [email protected].\n\nBelonging at PayPal:\n\nOur 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.\n\nAny general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community. \n\nWe know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don\u2019t hesitate to apply.\n