Sr Data Scientist

Data Scientist

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.

This job will lead the development and implementation of advanced data science models and algorithms. You will work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Your role involves driving best practices in data science, ensuring data quality, and mentoring junior scientists.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced data science models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Drive best practices in data science.
• Ensure data quality and integrity in all processes.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in data science.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :

• You will own & execute fraud prevention strategies for our consumer credit products
• You will utilize large, complex datasets to make data-driven decisions and answer business questions

In your day-to-day role, you will:

• Conceive, design, and monitor risk management strategies to manage fraud losses and improve business profitability for credit products
• Identify opportunities and gaps within current portfolio of PayPal's Fraud Risk controls, including continuously evolving fraud trends
• Formulate & propose solutions to ensure optimal balance between user experience, business enablement, operational expense and loss exposure
• Effectively communicate complex findings and strategy recommendations to both technical and non-technical audience
• Monitor performance of existing & new solutions and optimize to ensure desired results
• Work closely with partners in Risk Platform, Data Science, Operations, Product Management, Legal & Compliance and other teams to formulate and execute fraud risk solutions

What you need to bring:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Finance, Economics or related quantitative discipline
• 3+ years proven credit or fraud risk analytics experience or equivalent
• Must be an intuitive, organized analytical thinker, exceptional problem solver with the ability to perform detailed analysis
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills a must including the ability to explain and/or present analysis
• Aptitude and willingness to roll-up the sleeves and get involved in the details
• Must have good business judgment with demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically
• Ability to work with leadership & stakeholders to define project scope and direction, driving large pieces of the work independently
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple time zones
• Proficient in Python, SQL

Subsidiary: PayPal

Travel Percent: 0

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary Location | Pay Range:

Chicago, Illinois: ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:

No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently. Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

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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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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