Senior Staff Cybersecurity Risk

PayPal

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$160,500–$238,700 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k
This role $200k
$123k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $154,600–$220,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $200k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 49 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$235,826 across 49 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Staff Cybersecurity Risk

Sr. Staff, Cybersecurity Risk will manage the first-line-of-defense technology and cyber risk and performance metrics program end to end. This role involves running operations, roadmap development, and audit-readiness while coordinating with cross-functional partners across multiple business units. The individual will be responsible for translating complex technical and risk data into defensible reporting for leadership, identifying data gaps, and collaborating with developers to improve metric accuracy. Key responsibilities include defining governance practices, managing the program lifecycle from intake to publication, and ensuring all documentation is audit-ready. Required expertise includes knowledge of control frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and ITIL. The role requires proficiency in tools such as Power BI and SQL to automate reporting processes. This position addresses critical security governance and risk management challenges within a complex, global payment and commerce environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage the end-to-end operations, roadmap, and delivery of the Technology and Cyber Risk and Performance Metrics program.
  • Translate complex technical risk data into clear, executive-level reports and dashboards for leadership decision-making.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for all metrics to ensure full audit-readiness and compliance with internal standards.
  • Identify data gaps and partner with engineers and analysts to improve the quality and accuracy of reporting tools.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to align on risk management strategies, thresholds, and reporting standards across various business units.
  • Automate manual reporting processes using tools like Power BI or SQL to improve efficiency and data reliability.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to provide strategic direction on security governance and risk mitigation initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in technology, cyber risk, or performance metrics reporting.
  • Proven experience managing the end-to-end lifecycle of a technology, cyber, or risk metrics program.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity risk concepts and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, or ITIL.
  • Ability to translate complex technical data into clear insights for senior management reporting.
  • Experience working in cross-functional, global, matrixed environments to influence alignment without direct authority.
  • Strong orientation toward documentation, governance, and audit-readiness for internal or regulatory audits.
  • Familiarity with reporting and automation tools such as Power BI or SQL to partner with data professionals.

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