PayPal Data Scientist 

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 

402456137

Job Description:

Data analytics is a core functions in this role that drives risk insights on the target population and to guide Product partners on risk requirements. Monitoring product launch, developing risk rules/strategies and providing requirements to data scientists and technology teams on attribute, model and platform requirements.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Works independently and proficiently. Accountable for own results.
• Partner with Product and Business Unit organization to meet Product Roadmap deadlines as well as rising roadblocks
• Works on multiple assignments simultaneously and in all areas of a standard project in the area of responsibility
• Focuses primarily on how to achieve overall analytic objectives of a project with speed and quality.
• Suggests ideas for operational plans and objectives
• Clear risk subject matter expert within group / geography
• Mentor junior team members
• Presentation to senior management within Risk and Business Unit on core strategy changes or requirements
• Monitoring and management fraud events
• Working with both Risk Product and Business Product organizations on risk control requirements from feature development for strategy implementation to platform orchestration on step-up authentication
• Partnering with data scientist to develop statistical models as part of tools kits in managing different risks
• Managing approval rate, complaint rate, and loss target.

Job Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills -- ability to build quick estimates using back-of-the-envelope analysis, structure (and, if needed, execute) more complex analyses, pull together business cases and forecasts to navigate through multi-dimensional sets of tradeoffs.
• Enthusiasm for data-driven problem solving within a fast-paced environment is a must. In addition, experience with statistical optimization software, working knowledge of SQL or other relational database languages, and hands-on experience in data analysis involving large data sets are strongly desired.
• Polished communication and influence skills to collaborate cross-functionally across different global markets with product managers, data scientists, business owners, and customers to learn from various subject-matter experts. Presenting in a clear and concise manner and reach alignment on how to execute risk strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence groups and effectively finding solutions that enable business growth while balancing risk controls.

• “Can-do” attitude, team player, energetic personality, ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment to meet deadlines. The successful risk analyst is a self-starter who has the resilience to learn from their mistakes and reach their true potential.
• Identify typical problems and issues during normal course of work and take proactive actions to solve them with minimum guidance. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s).
• Exercises discretion in resolving a variety of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
• Impact of decision has moderate to large reach
• Offers insight for and contributes to improving existing technology, tools, processes, and business solutions. Adds value to brainstorming sessions
• BS/BA degree with 8+ years of related professional experience or master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

$84500 to $204600

Our Benefits:

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