Head of Compliance and Risk
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**What you need to know about the role We're seeking a dynamic and driven Senior Manager to serve as the Head of Compliance and Risk (HCR) for PayPal Israel Payment Services (PILPS), based in Tel Aviv. This licensed entity will operate under Israeli law, supervised by the Israel Securities Authority (ISA). Meet our team As the HCR, you'll be instrumental in shaping and leading the compliance and risk functions for our newly licensed Israeli entity. You'll ensure we meet all regulatory obligations while aligning with PayPal's global compliance standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally with local and global teams to safeguard our operations and support sustainable business growth. If you thrive in complex, high-stakes environments and want to help build something from the ground up-this is your moment.**Job Description:
****Your way to impact**As HCR, you'll oversee regulatory compliance , risk management framework, and financial crime frameworks for PILPS. You'll act as the primary liaison with Israeli regulators and collaborate closely with internal global cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with PayPal's risk and compliance expectations. Your work will directly influence PayPal's ability to serve customers in Israel, ensuring trust, transparency, and operational resilience in a manner that complies with Israel laws and regulations and PayPal Standards.**Your day to day**In your day-to-day role, you will:
- Ensure compliance with Israeli laws and regulations, other applicable regulations, PayPal's global programs; promote awareness across the organization.
- Design and enhance policies and controls aligned with evolving local and group-level standards.
- Oversee risk and compliance processes, including reporting, issue management, remediation, and incident escalation.
- Maintain the PILPS Financial Crime Compliance policy framework in close coordination with PayPal's GFCCP department
- Support the First Line of Defense with regulatory advisory and de-risking strategies.
- Monitor risk using PayPal's taxonomy; develop and implement mitigation plans.
- Maintain the Risk Appetite Framework and test the robustness of internal controls.
- Manage internal/external reviews, regulatory exams, and reporting obligations.
- Prepare executive-ready materials for governance forums and support ISA-mandated reporting.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Legal, InfoSec, Risk, and others to ensure compliance across offerings.
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- Full professional proficiency in Hebrew and strong business English.
- Deep knowledge of Israel's regulatory environment and hands-on compliance experience in fintech or PSPs.
- Strong advisory capability with a track record of risk identification and pragmatic mitigation.
- Experience working in global, matrixed environments and engaging with senior leadership.
- Proven leadership, project management, and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to communicate with C-level stakeholders.
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office tools.
- Department: Operations
- Location: Tel Aviv
- Workplace Type: Hybrid
- Employment: Fulltime
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