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Data Scientist 1 - Data Science

PayPal

$123,500 - $212,850
Oct 1, 2025
Chicago, IL, USA
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PayPal is looking to solve the problem of fraud risk management for the Large Enterprise (LE) portfolio, supporting business growth across the world with a key focus on the US and EU.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical skills with hands on experience on predictive modeling, data mining, as well as analyzing large, multi-dimensional data sets
  • Fluent in SQL/ R / Python/ Notebooks/ Teradata or other relational database languages
  • 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
  • Proven track record of driving results in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
  • Polished communication and influence skills to collaborate with cross functional teams
  • Must handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail and should possess strong analytic and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain data driven solutions for LE risk management.
  • 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
  • Create/implement/automate risk rules and strategies
  • Communicating with global stakeholders to ensure we deliver the best possible customer experience while meeting loss rate targets

Other

  • 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
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Can-do attitude, energetic personality, ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
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