Posted:
9/13/2024, 7:34:28 AM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Jose, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
The Payments Platform Cost Optimization & Tax (PPCOT) team is responsible for designing and building eBay’s next generation payments platform. Our goal is to create outstanding customer experiences, enabling buyers and sellers to connect and conduct transactions seamlessly on the world’s largest marketplace.
You will play a key role in partnering with internal teams and external organizations to enhance globally payment strategies, focusing on buyer conversion, seller enablement, and optimizing cost and risk performance. Your extensive experience in global ecommerce payments, coupled with exceptional analytical skills, will enable you to synthesize data from diverse sources and make informed recommendations, even when data is incomplete. With strong business intuition, you will guide your analysis and collaborate effectively both independently and across functions.
Your responsibilities will include leading the development and execution of payment strategies, working closely with teams in product, engineering, analytics, regions, and other departments to bring solutions to life. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of payment systems, industry trends, and emerging technologies, with the ability to design and implement solutions that enhance our payment processes and improve customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement comprehensive payment strategies that align with business objectives and drive revenue growth
Conduct thorough research and analysis of global payment trends, technologies, and competitor strategies to inform strategic decisions and identify optimization opportunities
Build robust cases supported by detailed analysis to drive decision making and critical initiatives
Create and document business requirements, policies and procedures essential for driving the strategic vision
Analyze and define key payment metrics, identify actionable optimizations, and enhance the customer experience and payments performance
Work closely with product managers, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation of payment initiatives
Oversee planning, execution, performance analysis, and continuous optimization of payment capabilities
Develop and present reports on payment performance, industry trends, and opportunities for improvement to management
Act as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to facilitate smooth operations and address any issues that arise
Preferred Qualifications
BS required, MBA preferred in finance, economics, business, information technology or a related field
3-5 years of experience in ecommerce, payments, investment banking, cross border, payment networks or related fields. Experience in FinTech is a plus
3+ years in product strategy, product management, and/or go-to-market roles
Strong eye for business combined with technical proficiency; capable of deep diving into technical aspects with product partners as needed
Deep understanding of global payments ecosystems, gateways, and cross border transactions
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to payments
Ability to clearly articulate a vision, align key partners, and lead teams through influence
Proven success in managing and building relationships with both internal and external partners
Skilled in managing without direct authority and effectively influencing outside of the direct organization
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to provide actionable insights and recommendations based on customer feedback and analytics
Innovative thinking with a proactive approach to problem solving
Ability to build financial models and perform scenario analyses
Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic work environment
Recommendations
Proven, proficient experience in opportunity assessments, building cases, showcasing a strong track record of successfully leading and driving projects
Structured, solution focused approach with the ability to address challenges effectively and devise strategic solutions
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with experience delivering clear and compelling messages to executive level partners
Ability to navigate and manage through uncertainty and ambiguous situations with confidence
Successfully operated in progressively senior leadership roles in a dynamic, global, matrix environment
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York is expected in the range below.
$106,800 - $162,800Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Headquarter Location: San Jose, California, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1995
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
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