Fraud Incident Data Scientist

PayPal is a global financial technology company that operates a two-sided network connecting merchants and consumers for digital payments and commerce.
Chicago, IL, USAScottsdale, AZ, USA
$72,700 - $176,000
Data
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Fraud Incident Data Scientist

PayPal is seeking a Fraud Incident Data Scientist to join their Fraud Incident Response & Management (FIRM) team within the Global Investigations' Fraud & Insider Defense organization. This role combines data science expertise with fraud investigation to protect PayPal's global payment network. As a Fraud Incident Data Scientist, you'll leverage advanced analytics to identify and mitigate complex fraud patterns across PayPal's platforms. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of financial technology and cybersecurity, using data-driven approaches to combat sophisticated financial crimes.

The role requires strong technical skills in SQL, programming, and data visualization, combined with an understanding of fraud patterns and financial crime. You'll collaborate with investigation professionals and stakeholders across the enterprise, developing and implementing innovative solutions to protect PayPal's network of hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers.

PayPal offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and equity opportunities. The company's hybrid work model provides flexibility with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible. PayPal's commitment to inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness creates an environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact on global commerce.

This position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about using data science to fight financial crime, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to work for a company that's revolutionizing global commerce while maintaining strong ethical standards and promoting financial inclusion.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Fraud Incident Data Scientist

  • Mitigate risk through data science and analytics to support complex fraud incidents
  • Understand financially motivated cybercrime trends and typologies
  • Develop cross-organization relationships and communicate with stakeholders
  • Drive analyses and investigations across multiple platforms and jurisdictions
  • Identify complex fraud patterns through detailed data mining and analysis
  • Connect data between platforms to track fraud signals
  • Collaborate on developing KPIs and KRIs
  • Develop statistics and data visualizations

Requirements For Fraud Incident Data Scientist

Python
Java
  • Experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related field
  • Proficient in BigQuery and SQL (required)
  • Experience in Python, Java or other major programming languages (preferred)
  • Experience in Tableau (preferred)
  • Experience in Hadoop/Hive a plus

Benefits For Fraud Incident Data Scientist

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Employee shares options
  • Health and life insurance
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • Paid time off and 4-week sabbatical program
  • Career and leadership training
  • Educational benefits
  • Company-matched giving
  • Volunteering opportunities

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