Job Summary:Partner with fraud fighting teams to optimize existing detection models and unlock deeper insights from fraud data to enhance decision-making capabilities. Analyze model performance, identify improvement opportunities, and translate complex data patterns into actionable intelligence that helps fraud investigators better understand emerging threats and customer behaviors. Focus on maximizing the effectiveness of current fraud detection infrastructure while providing analytical support that empowers fraud teams to make more informed, data-driven decisions.
Job Description:Essential Responsibilities: - Lead and manage data science projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
- Develop and maintain data models, algorithms, and reporting systems to support data analysis and decision-making.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide actionable insights.
- Ensure data quality and integrity through regular audits and validation processes.
- Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Expected Qualifications:- 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in financial services, payments, or fraud prevention environments with understanding of fraud attack vectors, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with cross-functional business teams to translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Subsidiary:PayPal
Travel Percent:0
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:Chicago, Illinois | ($160,500.00 - $238,700.00 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.
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.
