CareerPlan

Sr Data Scientist

Chicago, Illinois, United States of AmericaFull-time$131k–$194k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop data-driven collections tools and strategies for Venmo BNPL and other PayPal products, balancing business performance, operational efficiency, and risk.

Role type

Senior IC data scientist (collections strategy)

Builds

Scalable, reusable solutions for portfolio measurement, A/B testing, and performance analysis

Domain

Fintech / Payments / Credit Risk

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

SQL, Python, statistical analysis, experimental design, data visualization, strategy optimization

Preferred skills

AI/advanced analytics, segmentation, test-and-learn methodologies, business case evaluation

Technologies

SQL, Python, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Lead development of advanced data science models; Drive best practices in data science; Mentor junior data scientists; Translate analytical findings into practical business strategies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship