PayPal
Sr. Data Scientist
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America · Senior
No sponsorship$97k-$180kDetected 14 days ago
PythonSQLMachine LearningData AnalysisData ScienceData VisualizationStatisticsA/B TestingLogisticsCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Creatively leverage partnerships to further PayPal's strategic business objectives.
- Partial telecommuting permitted from a commutable distance
Responsibilities
- Drive business strategy recommendations through data analytics on Card authorization and PayPal customer data.
- Develop innovative card risk solutions while collaborating with key stakeholders in core payments, operations, risk, finance, and product owners.
- Manage a portfolio of relationships to ensure that payment solutions meet financial and timeline objectives.
- Develop business cases in support of new risk policies, risk vendor integrations, and PayPal risk infrastructure enhancements.
- Consult/partner with other PayPal business and technology groups to assure the optimal deployment of payment solutions to satisfy customer needs and corporate objectives.
- At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.
Requirements
- Experience analyzing and solving financial risk cases using regression and logistics statistical methods and Python (2 years).
- Experience in fraud and risk management for debit card end to end lifecycle.
- Use A/B testing and statistical validation to refine fraud rules. (2 years)
- Industry experience in payments, e-commerce, or financial services (2 years).
- Experience collaborating with product, operation and engineering teams in financial services to investigate and resolve technical problems (2 years).
- Experience setting up ring alert to inform business decisions (2 years).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Nice to have
- The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring.
- Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Engineering, Statistics or a closely related field plus two years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
- Additional Responsibilities &.
Skills
- Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued.
- Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
- Please don't hesitate to apply.
Compensation
- $96,928.00-180,000.00 per annum.
- Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
Benefits
- Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
Company info
- Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.
- 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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
- Belonging at PayPal:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates.
- Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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