PayPal · 8 hours ago
Sr. Dir, Global Fraud Prevention
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$209K/yr - $359K/yr
13+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years, empowering consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets. The Senior Director of Identity, Authentication & Bot Prevention will lead the strategy for managing fraud risks associated with customer identity and authentication, ensuring the safety and integrity of these platforms while driving innovative risk mitigation strategies.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership in Identity fraud prevention, Authentication & Bot Prevention:
Define and implement a robust identity risk management framework that aligns with the organization’s mission to provide secure and reliable financial services
Influence and engage with C-level executives, articulating complex strategies and their business implications
Develop targeted strategies to address specific risks associated with identity fraud, authentication requirements and bot attacks
Onboarding and Identity Verification:
Direct the design of secure and efficient onboarding and identity verification processes to enhance the safety of the platform, while maintaining high business performance
Utilize AI and machine learning to identify and mitigate risks associated with fraudulent or deceptive entities during onboarding and platform login
Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Build and lead a high-performing team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and effective execution
Partner with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Compliance teams to design risk strategies that enhance the safety of the platform and enable business objectives
Global Perspective and Scalability:
Lead risk management efforts across diverse markets, addressing the unique needs of various segments and regulatory environments
Ensure that risk management solutions are scalable and adaptable to emerging trends and underserved markets
Qualification
Required
13+ years in risk management, fraud prevention or financial services, with 10+ years in senior leadership roles
Proven track record of effectively leading, globally distributed teams of 40+ members
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline; advanced degree preferred
In-depth knowledge of Identity & authentication risks, technologies, regulations
Demonstrated success in driving innovative risk management solutions using advanced analytics and technology
Exceptional ability to influence and engage with C-level executives, articulating complex strategies and their business implications
Proven success in working cross-functionally with analytics, engineering, product, and compliance teams to deliver impactful solutions
Expertise in leveraging data and analytics to inform risk strategies and optimize outcomes
Experience managing programs across multiple geographies, accounting for regional nuances and regulatory variations
Skilled at navigating ambiguity, adapting to rapid changes, and prioritizing evolving requirements
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
Recent News
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