PayPal Data Scientist 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

487097660

Scope of Responsibility:

• Design, develop and maintain data driven solutions for LE risk management. Makes sound decisions that balance risk, user experience and financial performance

• Develop and automate tracking functionality that monitors volume and solution efficacy

• Partner with Product and Business Unit organization to meet Product launch roadmap deadlines as well as rising roadblocks

• Presentation to senior management within Risk and Business Unit, even external Partners on core strategy changes, integration requirement or risk management best practice

• Managing conversion rate, loss target and customer experience

Job Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills with hands on experience on predicative modeling, data mining, as well as analyzing large, multi-dimensional data sets

• Proven track record of driving results in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment

• Fluent in SQL/ R / Python/ Notebooks/ Teradata or other relational database languages is a must

• Experience with one or multiple following will be highly desirable: Jupyter, Hadoop/Hive, BigQuery

• Experience in Advanced Analytics and Machine learning is a big plus

• Polished communication and influence skills to collaborate with cross functional teams. Presenting in a clear and concise manner and reach alignment on how to execute risk strategies

• “Can-do” attitude, energetic personality, ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines

• Must handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail and should possess strong analytic and problem solving skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in one of the following: economics, computer science, engineering, statistics, etc.

• 5 years or plus working experience in Fintech/Payment industry/Risk Management/ consultancy

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 US national annual pay range for this role is $143,500 to $212,850

Our Benefits:

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