CareerPlan

Manager, Data Science

Chicago, Illinois, United States of AmericaFull-time$161k–$239k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Design and implement credit risk strategies for PayPal's BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) product, working with stakeholders across product, sales, marketing, finance, and collections to achieve business goals.

Role type

Manager, Data Science (Credit Risk)

Builds

Credit risk strategies and models for BNPL products

Domain

Fintech / Consumer Lending

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Data modeling, algorithm development, complex data analysis, stakeholder management, data quality assurance, team mentorship

Preferred skills

Credit risk management for BNPL or install loan products, SQL, Python

Responsibilities

Lead and manage data science projects; Develop and maintain data models, algorithms, and reporting systems; Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and insights; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs; Ensure data quality and integrity through audits; Mentor and guide junior data scientists

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities