Public Affairs/Strategic Research Intern
PayPal Inc.

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.

Job Description Summary:
The Public Affairs & Strategic Research Intern is responsible for driving an advocacy and research agenda on the future of financial technology around the world. This Public Affairs and Strategic Research function is designed to demonstrate the unique role and responsibility of the company in society, in alignment with the company's business strategy and core competencies. We leverage data to develop rigorous and thoughtful analysis and expert insights, to help solve some of the more pressing and relevant problems of people and planet with strong connections to our mission to democratize financial services and improve financial health. The Intern will provide support to PayPal's work around the world, including strategic advice to C-Suite on public affairs issues, managing external partnerships, and drafting data-driven thought leadership research. This Intern will also work closely with other functions across the company including Corporate Strategy, Advanced Data, Sales, Marketing, Government Relations, Product, Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, Legal, and Compliance.

Job Description:

Core responsibilities:

• Leverage company strategy to ideate where PayPal has an opportunity to lead on public affairs issues going forward
• Monitor external socio-economic developments impacting PayPal globally, and strategically guide the company's short term and long term response
• Perform literature reviews, and structure research using large data sets (both proprietary and publicly available sources)
• Draft and edit long-form and short-form written research materials
• Advocate PayPal's positions at conferences, externally and internally
• Coordinate with internal teams on cross-functional projects
  

Experience required:

• At least three years of experience in the areas of financial services and/or technology.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic qualification in economics, public policy, data science, or other related fields
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program

Skills & Abilities required:

• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL)
• Entrepreneurial nature that can engage in a fast-paced and pressurized environment, with limited day-to-day hands-on manager direction
• Flexible team player, able to consistently exercise sound judgment, a significant degree of self-motivation, resourceful and the ability to collaborate pro-actively with other functions with limited direct supervision
• Intellectual curiosity and rigor
• Excellent communication skills; integrated communications experience a plus
• Excellent written skills, previous publications are a plus

Knowledge required:

• Strong understanding and experience in business affairs, with know-how and experience in financial services, payments, ecommerce and technology
• Ability to examine the political, regulatory, societal, cultural, and natural factors that shape businesses' operating environment, and their interaction with business strategies and success, as well as the firm's social and environmental contribution

What we offer?

• A supportive and diverse environment that allows our employees to thrive and learn.
• Flexible working.
• Attractive compensation and benefits.
• A socially innovative company that helps communities world-wide through charitable giving or donation of time.
• A green, sustainable working environment.
• Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration and Wellness guide every action and decision we make.

From the moment that you join our team we aspire to make your employment experience an outstanding and engaging one. The PayPal family is passionate and proud of our company. It is this vigor and attitude that helps us execute well, every day. If you are enthusiastic and thrive in a collaborative and friendly environment then we invite you to learn more, explore opportunities, and discover a place for you.

Additional Job Description:

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vison, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com/us.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $43,400 to $111,980.

Subsidiary:
PayPal

Travel Percent:
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Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:
Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.

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. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

As part of PayPal's commitment to employees' health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

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