Sr Auditor

About PayPal

PayPal 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. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers.

Our 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.

Job Summary

This role supports the Global Internal Audit Plan with a focus on operational and business audits. The position executes audit assignments, evaluates internal controls, communicates findings to stakeholders, and supports audit strategy and risk assessments. The role requires strong collaboration, timely delivery of audit work, and staying current on industry and business changes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audit activities across assigned operational and business areas.
• Lead and manage multiple audit projects simultaneously, ensuring effective planning, prioritization, stakeholder coordination, and delivery against key milestones.
• Design and execute audit test programs, including developing audit procedures with no preexisting framework based on risk assessments and business understanding.
• Execute audit testing, evaluate results, and document workpapers in accordance with audit standards.
• Apply advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify risks, assess control effectiveness, and drive meaningful audit insights.
• Draft audit issues and reports for management review.
• Track and validate the closure of audit issues.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls using established audit methodologies and risk frameworks.
• Support audit planning and scoping, including research and walkthroughs with stakeholders.
• Communicate audit findings clearly to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, business partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Complete assigned work, including ad hoc projects, within established timelines.
• Apply data analysis techniques in audit execution.
• Support the execution of global operational risk audit strategies and methodologies.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification.
• Big 4 or financial services internal audit experience.
• Experience in payments, fintech, or digital financial services.
• Experience with audit tools such as AuditBoard or similar systems.

Additional Information

• Travel: 0%
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position now or in the future.
• Work Model: Balanced hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days flexible).

Compensation

The base pay for this role depends on location, experience, and expertise.

• Chicago, IL / Austin, TX: $89,000.00 - $127,600.00 Annually
• Scottsdale, AZ / Omaha, NE: $84,500.00 - $121,000.00 Annually

Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal 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.