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Sr Data Scientist

Sr Data Scientist

PayPalScottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
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Description

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.
  • Preferred Qualification :

  • Own and lead the Screening Strategy & Enablement Adjacency program, driving aligned objectives to detect and mitigate sanctions-related risks effectively while reducing friction for legitimate customers.
  • Partner with FLOD advisory team, product, engineering, and business units to design strategic frameworks for sanctions compliance initiatives.
  • Interpret new regulatory requirements and collaborate with regional MLROs to finalize business requirements, and translate them into actionable data-driven solutions, then work with engineer team to implement these changes effectively.
  • Work with sanctions advisory and policy teams to refine PEP and sanctions list definitions, ensuring accurate coverage and risk alignment.
  • Lead the end-to-end development and implementation of sanctions screening solutions, ensuring scalability and alignment with business and regulatory goals.
  • Lead initiatives to improve algorithmic filtering strategies, prioritizing the reduction of false positives while maintaining high levels of sensitivity and accuracy in sanctions screening processes.
  • Provide business guidance and technical support to junior data scientists on the team.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless deployment and real-time implementation in production environments.
  • Lead projects to modernize sanctions platforms, incorporating big data solutions to improve performance and scalability.
  • Perform advanced data exploration and analysis to identify inefficiencies in sanctions screening and workflow and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Analyze large, complex datasets and business requirements to draw meaningful conclusions, make informed recommendations, and present findings to support business decisions.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six years of experience in sanctions transaction Screening, profile screening, and AML, including at least three years in data analytics or data science.
  • Thorough understanding of economic sanctions programs administered by regulators such as OFAC, EU, UN, CSSF, etc., and associated adjacency risk.
  • Proficiency in SQL, BigQuery, Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with and advanced understanding of SQL queries, data structure and data profiling
  • Working knowledge of Hadoop, Hive, Jupyter Notebooks; data warehouse skills is highly desirable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate data insights into actionable business recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop data-driven solutions for complex business challenges, fostering trust and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
  • Strong intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and a passion for solving problems, with comfort navigating ambiguity.
  • Advanced research, analytical, and project leadership skills, with a strong business acumen and multitasking ability.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with independence and initiative.
  • Skilled in presenting complex quantitative analyses to business stakeholders in a clear, accessible manner.
  • High energy and a results-oriented mindset, with a passion for understanding and serving PayPal’s unique community.
  • Subsidiary : PayPal

    Travel Percent :

    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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

    We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit .

    Who We Are :

    to learn more about our culture and community.

    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.

    Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please .

    We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

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