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PayPal

Sr Data Scientist

PayPal, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview Sr Data Scientist role at PayPal. As a Screening Strategy & Enablement Adjacency Lead within the Sanctions Data Science Team, you will take ownership of designing and driving strategic initiatives focused on improving the efficiency and scalability of PayPal’s sanctions screening and compliance systems. This position requires deep expertise in sanctions screening methodologies, advanced analytics, regulatory compliance, as well as the ability to lead transformational projects that reduce false positives, address adjacent compliance risks, and enhance customer experience. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of PayPal’s sanctions screening strategies by leveraging data science and analytics to strengthen our detection platforms, streamline workflows, and deliver actionable insights. This lead position involves cross-functional collaboration across engineering, advisory, and regulatory teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and global compliance expectations.

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.

About PayPal PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.

Benefits PayPal offers a balanced work model and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and mental health. This includes flexible work arrangements, health and life insurance, and employee stock options. To learn more, please refer to PayPal's benefits resources.

Equal Opportunity & Belonging PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For accessibility inquiries, contact paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace where everyone can do their best work with a sense of acceptance and security, reflecting a diverse workforce that serves our merchants, consumers, and communities.

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