Data Scientist - FP&A

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 Description Summary:

What You Need to Know About the Role
 
We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our team and play a key role in predictive analytics, and data-driven decision-making. This role will focus on designing, developing, and optimizing machine learning models, statistical forecasting techniques, and data-driven insights to drive financial planning and decision-making.
 
If you're passionate about data science, advanced analytics, and solving complex business challenges, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
 
Meet Our Team
 
This role is part of a team responsible for enhancing financial forecasting, risk assessment, and automation efforts for strategic business planning. Our work directly influences key financial metrics, operational efficiency, and long-term growth strategies.
 
We are looking for someone who can analyze patterns, build scalable models, and generate actionable insights to drive smarter business decisions. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, works well with cross-functional teams, and has a strong problem-solving mindset.

Job Description:

Your way to impact:

• Partner with engineering teams to enhance automation, scalability, and integration of forecasting models into planning systems.
• Implement best practices in feature engineering, hyper-parameter tuning, and external variable integration to improve forecast stability.

 

Your Day-to-Day:

In your day to day, you will -

• Work with large, complex datasets to drive insights and improve forecasting accuracy for financial planning and strategic decision-making.
• Employ advanced analytical and statistical techniques to identify key business trends from multiple perspectives and package the insights into easily consumable presentations
• Engage in problem solving with Product, Finance, Marketing, and various other teams to determine performance trends and root causes.
• Develop and present data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to Finance, Strategy, and Data Science leadership. 
• Partner with engineering teams to enhance automation, scalability, and integration of forecasting models into planning systems.
• Implement best practices in feature engineering, hyper-parameter tuning, and external variable integration to improve forecast stability.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation by experimenting with new modeling techniques and AI-driven forecasting approaches.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in predictive analytics, ML-driven automation, and data science best practices to enhance forecasting frameworks.

 

What do you need to bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (math, statistics, computer science, or similar STEM fields), advanced degrees a plus
• 3-6 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics.
• Expertise in Python or R for data modeling, statistical analysis, and machine learning.
• Strong SQL skills (preferably BigQuery) and experience working with large-scale relational and NoSQL databases.
• Deep understanding of time-series forecasting, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) for scalable analytics.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI, etc.).
• Must be an intuitive, organized analytical thinker, exceptional problem solver with the ability to perform detailed analysis 
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills a must including the ability to explain and/or present analysis 
• Must have good business judgment with demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically
• Ability to work with leadership & stakeholders to define project scope and direction, driving large pieces of the work independently
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple time zones

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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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:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

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 talentaccommodations@paypal.com.  

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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