Senior Manager of Risk Strategy & Operations, eBay
$123.6-198.1k
3-5 days a week in office
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$123.6-198.1k
3-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Dedicated to working our Hybrid Model with 3+ days per week in the Austin, TX office
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in consulting, program management, strategy, or operations, with a strong understanding of risk and compliance domains preferred
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint and reporting tools
- Executive-level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tell a compelling story backed by data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at navigating cross-functional, matrixed organizational structures
- Demonstrated success managing multiple sophisticated projects in high-stakes, ambiguous environments. Skilled at getting results across matrixed, cross-functional teams
- Understand, improve processes, and methodologies to drive solutions
- Preferred certifications like PMP, Lean Six Sigma, and experience with enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance
- Able and willing to travel as needed for the role
What the job involves
- With innovative and exciting operational initiatives, the Risk Strategy & Operations team is a fast-paced and passion-filled team to join! This team supports Risk & Compliance teams across eBay via a shared service model to drive scalable, compliant transformation by aligning cross-functional stakeholders across business, finance, technology, and legal to integrate risk & compliance considerations into strategic execution!
- We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Sr. Manager for Risk Strategy & Operations. The position will be instrumental in driving operational efficiency, strategic alignment, and execution of key cross-functional programs. We are hiring curious, driven, and fearless experts to transform our business unit to enable eBay's strategy.
- Our focus is to ensure the integrity of our marketplace for buyers and sellers who transact with us every single day. The scope of our charter includes Risk Management Strategy, Business Operations, Transformation, and cross-functional program/project management for key Risk driven initiatives
- The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a proactive problem solver. Success in this role requires the capacity to connect decisions to broader business strategies, influence effectively, agility to change and adapt to meet the needs of our dynamic marketplace, and partner with our key stakeholders to ensure that Risk & Compliance considerations are embedded as part of the broader business strategies
- Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leadership, ensuring strategic initiatives are prioritized and effectively managed
- Facilitate executive-level communications, presenting and reporting to drive strategy and influence across teams
- Lead cross-functional programs, supporting transformation and strategic priorities, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring scalable solutions
- Identify risks and dependencies, driving resolution and mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of key initiatives
- Enable collaboration across Legal, Compliance, Trust, Privacy, Security, Product, Program Management, Operations, and other key stakeholders encouraging a culture of partnership and innovation
- Support organisational change and the adoption of new processes and tools, facilitating learning and growth opportunities within the team
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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