Director, Risk Partnership and Solutions Analytics

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall data science strategy, aligning with corporate goals and objectives.
• Lead the design and execution of advanced data science projects to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and prioritize data-driven opportunities.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of data infrastructure, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
• Drive innovation in data science practices and tools, staying ahead of industry trends.

Expected Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience leading others

• Lead the development of analytics frameworks and dashboards for card network reporting and marketplace signal curation
• Oversee data pipeline architecture, ETL processes, and data delivery mechanisms for external risk signal marketplace
• Build and maintain risk narrative templates and storytelling frameworks for card network partners
• Partner with Risk Partnerships and Product teams to define marketplace signal catalog and quality standards
• Establish team KPIs and manage performance of analytics professionals
• Collaborate with Data Science, Data Engineering, and Risk Operations to source, validate, and deliver risk signals
• Develop long-range analytics roadmap aligned with card network partnership strategy and marketplace growth
• Present insights to senior leadership, card network executives, and potential marketplace customers
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance in all card network responses and marketplace data products
• Drive innovation in fraud and credit risk analytics methodologies and signal development

What do you need to bring

• Deep expertise in risk analytics for payments, fraud prevention, and credit risk

• Proven experience managing high-performing analytics teams

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI)

• Experience building scalable data products and API-based delivery mechanisms

• Understanding of data marketplace platforms and B2B data commercialization

• Track record of influencing decisions at the executive level through data insights

• Strong technical acumen to partner effectively with Data Engineering and Product teams

• Experience with cloud data platforms (GCP, Snowflake, or similar)

• Fintech or payments industry experience required

• Familiarity with fraud and credit risk analytics methodologies and signal development

Subsidiary:

Travel Percent:

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Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

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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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

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 [email protected].

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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