Sr Data Scientist

Overview

Senior Data Scientist on PayPal's Global portfolio analytics team, building performance tracking frameworks, identifying key performance drivers, enabling capacity planning, and translating data into insights that inform collections strategy.

What you'll do

• 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.
• Build performance tracking frameworks and identify key performance drivers.
• Partner across Credit Strategy, Fraud, Second Line, and Operations to share portfolio performance drivers and identify opportunities to improve customer experience while optimizing Opex.
• Use SQL, Python, AI, and advanced analytics to build scalable, reusable solutions for portfolio performance analysis.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly through verbal and PowerPoint presentations.

What you'll need

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI for performance tracking and visualization.
• Working knowledge of Python or R for data analysis and modeling.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for ad-hoc analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of collections, credit, or lending metrics and portfolio management concepts.
• Experience supporting product launches or building analytics frameworks from the ground up.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across Credit Strategy, Fraud, Risk, Second Line, Operations, Product, Technology, and Legal and Compliance.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, identify and resolve issues, and recommend improvements to strategies, policies, and processes.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days at PayPal office or home workspace (for the majority of employees).
• Subsidiary: PayPal Travel.