Sr Data Scientist, Fraud Risk Oversight
Core
Lead the development and implementation of advanced data science models and algorithms to identify emerging fraud patterns and vulnerabilities in transactional and identity data.
Role type
Senior IC data scientist (fraud risk)
Builds
Fraud detection strategies and risk control models for PayPal's global payment network
Domain
Fintech / Fraud Risk Management
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, SQL, fraud typologies knowledge, risk management frameworks, data visualization (Tableau/Looker/Power BI/Seaborn/Plotly), stakeholder consultation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Python, SQL, Tableau, Looker, Power BI, Seaborn, Plotly
Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of advanced data science models; Perform deep-dive analytics on transactional and identity data; Critically evaluate effectiveness of fraud strategies; Act as SME to advise senior leadership on risk controls; Ensure data quality and integrity; Mentor junior data scientists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC