Join PayPal as a Senior Data Scientist in Collections Loss Forecasting

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe in empowering every individual to engage fully in the global economy. Our mission centers around revolutionizing commerce to facilitate secure, personalized money handling, selling, and shopping experiences worldwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Data Scientist in Collections Loss Forecasting will play a pivotal role in constructing models to predict delinquency and losses across diverse credit and payment products. This role emphasizes data-driven analysis to support fact-based decision-making within our Collections framework.

Your Impact:

As a key player in Collections Loss Forecasting, you'll develop robust forecasts that align Collections strategies with PayPal's corporate goals, significantly affecting the business's success.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Articulate findings and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders through succinct reports and presentations.
• Apply technical coding expertise in SQL, Python, or R to analyze data critical for guiding decisions in Collections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to harness data insights for strategic planning and loss forecasting.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in risk management and loss forecasting.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Solid proficiency in programming with tools like SAS, R, Python, and SQL, alongside experience in big data technologies.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in data analysis within the financial services sector, preferably focusing on credit risk management, collections, or loss forecasting.

We welcome candidates who may experience the confidence gap or imposter syndrome to apply. Join us in our mission – your perspectives and expertise are invaluable to us.

Why PayPal?

At PayPal, your contributions are essential to building a fair and inclusive global economic environment. We offer benefits designed to support you in all life stages, from flexible work options to health and life insurance. Discover more about our benefits at .

About PayPal: For over 25 years, PayPal has been at the forefront of the digital payment revolution. With a presence in roughly 200 markets, and extensive reliable tools, we help consumers and businesses overcome core challenges and thrive in the global economy. Visit and to learn more about our global impact.

PayPal is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity in all its forms. We are committed to providing accessibility across all engagement points and stages. Should you need assistance due to a disability, contact us at [email protected].

Driven by data, guided by empathy — You belong at PayPal.