PayPal · 4 hours ago
Sr Data Scientist
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for over 25 years, providing innovative payment solutions to consumers and businesses. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will lead the development of advanced data science models to combat money laundering, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data quality and drive best practices in a fast-paced environment.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of three years of experience in the field of AML transaction monitoring, fraud detection, and AML/CFT
Minimum of two years of experience working with development, tuning and optimization of AML transaction monitoring rules and reports, by leveraging data and statistical analysis techniques to derive thresholds, identify outliers and utilize statistical sampling techniques to facilitate above-the-line and below-the-line testing
Thorough understanding of AML typologies, as well as transaction monitoring processes used to mitigate these risk typologies
Good understanding of transaction monitoring systems – custom built or vendor systems such as Oracle Mantas, Actimize etc. - and the standard monitoring rules/scenarios offered
Strong research and analytical skills, business acumen, strategic and creative thinking, project leadership skills and multi-tasking capabilities
Strong SQL skills using tools like Teradata, MS SQL, MySQL, Hadoop, Big Query
Experience in building and developing models, queries, or software to analyze and visualize data using tools such as Tableau
Ability to analyze large sets of complex data, draw meaningful conclusions, and make business recommendations based on analysis
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate to all levels of the business
Self-driver with the ability to work with a cross-functional team
Ability to work in multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and dynamic financial services environment
Experience in developing documentation that meets the highest regulatory standards and audit requirements
Prepare reports and updates to senior management regarding the above activities
Structure and refine analysis with the goal of distilling insights from the data
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, in dealing with people at all levels of the organization
Intellectual curiosity, passion for problem-solving, and comfort with ambiguity
Ability to take initiative and execute against key projects independently
Ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment while juggling multiple responsibilities
Strong SQL skills using tools like Teradata, MS SQL, MySQL, Hadoop, Big Query
Experience in distilling and presenting complex quantitative analysis to business users
High energy and a desire to work in a results-oriented, fast growth environment
A passion for understanding and serving the unique community of PayPal
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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