PayPal

Manager, Internal Audit

PayPal
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeBeijing • ChinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates extensive experience in Internal Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management within financial services, with a strong focus on evaluating internal controls and regulatory risks. Proven ability to manage audit assignments, develop relationships, and provide strategic solutions while mentoring team members.

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Internal Audit ExperienceRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeAudit Testing Program DesignData Analytics Testing TechniquesCPA or Certified Internal Auditor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support and execute the PayPal China internal audit plan
  • Manage audit assignments from planning and execution through reporting
  • Draft audit issues and reports for audit management review
  • Socialize findings with management and solicit feedback
  • Facilitate issue tracking and validate closure of identified issues
  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for regulatory and technology risks
  • Participate in audit risk assessments and implement group audit methodology
  • Identify regulatory and technology risks and act as a business partner to relevant teams
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, business units, support areas, and management
  • Identify and deliver value-added services during audit engagements
  • Provide strategic and operational solutions to auditee needs
  • Complete ad hoc projects and special investigations on time
  • Monitor regulation, business, and industry changes and their impact on audit plans and risk assessments
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to less experienced team members
  • Support PayPal internal audit strategies and methodologies
  • Work in an integrated manner with local and global team members

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of Internal or External Audit/Compliance/Risk Management experience within a large, high-growth company providing financial products and services
  • Proven experience evaluating internal controls or compliance programs
  • Working experience with China regulatory bodies preferred
  • Excellent experience evaluating controls across functions in a global financial organization
  • Excellent relationship and communication skills
  • Ability to articulate business risks and controls at senior management level
  • Proactive approach to managing engagements and adding value
  • Team player with excellent time and project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience designing audit testing programs for system and manual controls
  • Experience designing and executing audit approaches using data analytics testing techniques
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to analyze risks and recommend improvements
  • Experience with regulators and regulatory examination processes
  • Working knowledge of local regulations related to payment business
  • Understanding of the online payments business
  • Ability to travel as necessary
  • CPA or Certified Internal Auditor highly desired
  • Big 4 or financial services Internal Audit/Compliance/Risk Management experience highly desired
  • Experience with audit data repositories, work paper documentation, and risk assessment tools such as AuditBoard highly desired
  • Experience in AML compliance or audit highly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Balanced hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days at the PayPal office or home workspace
  • Generous paid time off
  • Healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • Resources supporting financial security
  • Mental health support
  • Flexible, balanced work culture
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

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Hard Skills
Internal AuditRisk ManagementCompliance EvaluationAudit Testing Program DesignData Analytics TechniquesControl EvaluationRegulatory Examination ProcessesAudit Issue ReportingIssue TrackingProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementProject ManagementTeam CollaborationProactive Engagement
Tools & Technologies
AuditBoardAudit Data RepositoriesRisk Assessment Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACertified Internal Auditor
Industry Keywords
Financial ProductsChina Regulatory BodiesOnline Payments BusinessAML ComplianceBig 4 Experience