About PayPal
PayPal is a global payments platform that connects merchants and consumers, enabling them to transact securely in more than 200 markets.
Job Summary
As a Senior Data Scientist on the Sanctions Screening Data Science Team, you will design, develop, and optimize PayPal’s sanctions screening program. You will collaborate with data scientists and cross‑functional partners to build and enhance screening algorithms, rules, and logic across multiple platforms, improving screening efficiency and reducing customer friction while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Essential 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.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in sanctions transaction screening, profile screening, and AML, including at least three years in data analytics or data science.
Thorough understanding of economic sanctions programs administered by regulators such as OFAC, EU, UN, CSSF, etc.
Proficiency in SQL, BigQuery, Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Experience with advanced SQL queries, data structure, and data profiling.
Working knowledge of Hadoop, Hive, Jupyter Notebooks; data warehouse skills are highly desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable business recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to develop data-driven solutions for complex business challenges, fostering trust and collaboration across cross‑functional teams.
Strong intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and a passion for solving problems, with comfort navigating ambiguity.
Advanced research, analytical, and project leadership skills, with strong business acumen and multitasking ability.
Capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with independence and initiative.
Ability to present complex quantitative analyses to business stakeholders clearly and accessibly.
High energy and a results‑oriented mindset, with a passion for understanding and serving PayPal’s unique community.
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Benefits
PayPal offers comprehensive, choice‑based programs to support personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—along with generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for employees and their families, and resources to create financial security and support mental health.
EEO & Equality Statement
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
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