Jessica Kirkpatrick
About Jessica Kirkpatrick
Jessica Kirkpatrick serves as the Sr Director of Risk and Fraud at Payrix, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in risk operations at PayPal and a solid educational foundation in business, she specializes in team performance enhancement and risk management.
Work at Payrix
Jessica Kirkpatrick has been serving as the Sr Director of Risk and Fraud at Payrix since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing strategies to manage risk and fraud within the organization. Her responsibilities include creating training materials and facilitating meetings to improve team performance. She utilizes advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, to enhance workflow and communication across the team.
Previous Experience at PayPal
Before her current position, Jessica Kirkpatrick worked at PayPal for a total of 13 years, holding various roles that contributed to her expertise in risk management. She began as a Compliance QD Analyst, Level 3, from 2005 to 2008, and then progressed to Risk Operations Supervisor from 2008 to 2012. She continued to advance her career at PayPal as Risk Operations Sr Manager from 2012 to 2018, and finally as Sr Manager of Risk and Compliance from 2018 to 2022. Her experience at PayPal involved developing a balanced approach to risk and controls, focusing on consumer protections and dispute processes.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Kirkpatrick studied at Bellevue University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor degree in Business from the same institution. Prior to her university education, she completed her General Studies at Benson High School, achieving a General High School Diploma from 1995 to 2000. Her educational background supports her expertise in inventory management, quality control, and operational efficiency.
Background in Banking
Jessica Kirkpatrick began her career in the banking sector, working as a Personal Banker at Great Western Bank from 2001 to 2005. This early experience in the financial industry laid the foundation for her future roles in risk management and compliance. Her background in banking has contributed to her understanding of consumer needs and the importance of risk mitigation in financial services.
Supervisory Skills and Team Development
Jessica Kirkpatrick possesses strong supervisory skills that have been instrumental in the development of her direct reports and peers. Her experience in various managerial roles has equipped her with the ability to lead teams effectively, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement. She specializes in creating training materials that enhance team performance, demonstrating her commitment to professional development within her teams.