Sr Data Scientist, BNPL Credit Risk Oversight

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
• · An advanced degree in a quantitative field, such as statistics, mathematics, or engineering (preferred).
• · 3+ years of experience in credit risk management/lending, involving understanding of credit risk fundamentals (e.g. underwriting principles, credit risk metrics) (preferred).
• · Strong analytical skills, demonstrating ability to work with data, identify patterns, derive/visualize business insights, and translating them into compelling narratives.
• · Experience with merchant or small business lending environments is a strong plus.
• · Understanding of second line of defense functions is a strong plus
• · Proficiency with Python, SQL, or other statistical analysis tools is a strong plus.
• · Ability to assess, review and analyze current credit strategy and exposure limits/thresholds to ensure alignment to the Risk Appetite. Ensure adherence to changes in the business model and/or regulatory environment.
• · Excellent written and verbal skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to communicate credit risk concepts to technical and non-technical audiences; ability to communicate second line challenges in an effective and respectful manner.
• · Critical thinker with strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship building skills; an ability to interface internally and externally to ensure successful, high-quality outcomes.
• · Ability to work with geographically disperse teams, especially with teams situated abroad and in different time zones.
• Subsidiary:
• PayPal
• Travel Percent:
• 0
• The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:
• Primary Location | Pay Range:
• Chicago, Illinois: ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)
• Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:
• Austin, Texas: ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually) Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
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• For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
• Our Benefits:
• At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
• Austin, Texas: ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)

Who We Are:

Preferred Qualifications

• · An advanced degree in a quantitative field, such as statistics, mathematics, or engineering (preferred).
• · 3+ years of experience in credit risk management/lending, involving understanding of credit risk fundamentals (e.g. underwriting principles, credit risk metrics) (preferred).
• Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.