Job TitleJob will lead the development and implementation of advanced data science models and algorithms.Essential ResponsibilitiesLead 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 Qualifications3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.Additional Responsibilities & Preferred QualificationsYour way to impact: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 BringBachelor'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, SQLThe 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.
