Sr Data Scientist

Description

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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:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

Fueled by a fundamental belief that having access to financial services creates opportunity, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is committed to democratizing financial services and empowering people and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy. Our open digital payments platform gives PayPal’s 305 million active account holders the confidence to connect and transact in new and powerful ways, whether they are online, on a mobile device, in an app, or in person. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, PayPal creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility when sending payments, paying, or getting paid. Available in more than two hundred markets around the world, the PayPal platform, including Braintree, Venmo and Xoom enables consumers and merchants to receive money in more than one hundred currencies, withdraw funds in 56 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 25 currencies.

PayPal is committed to combating Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and related financial crimes around the world. The Global Financial Crimes (GFC) organization is comprised of specialized teams dedicated to developing and implementing effective policies, advanced analytics and thorough investigative processes that consider the risks posed by PayPal’s products, customers, transaction volumes and jurisdictions in which PayPal operates. The GFC Analytics organization is looking for an incredibly talented, self-motivated and analytical individual to join the Detections & Oversight Team. This person will be responsible for development of AML and Brand Risk Management (BRM) transaction monitoring rules to provide risk coverage, as well as tuning and optimization of transaction monitoring rules to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the rules, thereby supporting the Global Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing (AML /CTF) policy, BRM policy to detect Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) violations, and other GFC strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in data and statistical analysis techniques, as well as GFC policies and understanding of global AML regulations.

Job Requirements.

• Minimum of three years of experience in the field ofAML transaction monitoring, fraud detection, and AML/CFT
• Minimum of two years of experience working with development, tuning and optimization of AML transaction monitoring rules and reports, by leveraging data and statistical analysis techniques to derive thresholds, identify outliers and utilize statistical sampling techniques to facilitate above-the-line and below-the-line testing
• Thorough understanding of AML typologies, as well as transaction monitoring processes used to mitigate these risk typologies
• Good understanding of transaction monitoring systems – custom built or vendor systems such as Oracle Mantas, Actimize etc. - and the standard monitoring rules/scenarios offered
• Strong research and analytical skills, business acumen, strategic and creative thinking, project leadership skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• Strong SQL skills using tools like Teradata, MS SQL, MySQL, Hadoop, Big Query
• Experience in building and developing models, queries, or software to analyze and visualize data using tools such as Tableau
• Ability to analyze large sets of complex data, draw meaningful conclusions, and make business recommendations based on analysis
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate to all levels of the business
• Self-driver with the ability to work with a cross-functional team
• Ability to work in multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and dynamic financial services environment
• Experience in developing documentation that meets the highest regulatory standards and audit requirements
• Prepare reports and updates to senior management regarding the above activities
• Structure and refine analysis with the goal of distilling insights from the data
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, in dealing with people at all levels of the organization
• Intellectual curiosity, passion for problem-solving, and comfort with ambiguity
• Ability to take initiative and execute against key projects independently
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment while juggling multiple responsibilities
• Strong SQL skills using tools like Teradata, MS SQL, MySQL, Hadoop, Big Query
• Experience in distilling and presenting complex quantitative analysis to business users
• High energy and a desire to work in a results-oriented, fast growth environment
• A passion for understanding and serving the unique community of PayPal

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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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:

Scottsdale, Arizona | ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:

Omaha, Nebraska | ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually) Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit .

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

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.

Who We Are:

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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 .

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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