Sr Data Scientist, Fraud Risk Oversight

Job Summary

This job will lead the development and implementation of advanced data science models and algorithms. You will work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Your role involves driving best practices in data science, ensuring data quality, and mentoring junior scientists.

• 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.

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Independent Challenge & Validation:
  Critically evaluate the effectiveness of fraud strategies developed by the First Line of Defense.
• Fraud Risk Assessment:
  Perform deep‑div analyses on transactional, identity data to identify emerging fraud patterns and vulnerabilities that the first line fraud may have missed.
• Domain Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of fraud typologies (e.g., account takeover, payment fraud, synthetic identity) and risk management frameworks.
• Cross‑Functional Consultation:
  Act as a subject matter expert (SME) to advise senior leadership on the technical and business value of proposed risk controls.

• Programming:
  Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for extracting insights from large‑scale datasets.
• Data visualization:
  Skilled in using tools like Tableau, Looker, Power BI, or Python libraries (Seaborn, Plotly) to present complex findings to non‑technical stakeholders.

Travel Percent: 0

Subsidiary:
Pay Pal

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Austin, Texas ($ - $ annually)
• Additional
  
  Location:
  
  Chicago, Illinois ($ - $ annually)

Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation.

Pay Pal offers a comprehensive, choice‑based benefits program including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to support financial security and mental health. The company supports a flexible, balanced work culture, aligning three days in the office for collaboration with two days of hybrid work.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. Pay Pal 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, Pay Pal 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 paypalgloba