PayPal Recruitment | Data Analyst | Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree

Job Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills — ability to build quick estimates using back-of-the-envelope analysis, structure (and, if needed, execute) more complex analyses, pull together business cases and forecasts to navigate through multi-dimensional sets of tradeoffs.
• Should have a vast tech-stack expertise related to data analysis, strategy design and build, monitoring
• Enthusiasm for data-driven problem solving within a fast-paced environment is a must. In addition, experience with Microsoft Excel or statistical software, working knowledge of SQL or other relational database languages, and hands-on experience in data analysis involving large data sets are strongly desired.
• Polished communication and influencing skills – risk decision scientists need to collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, data scientists, business owners, and customers to learn from subject-matter experts, present findings in a clear and concise manner, and reach alignment on how to execute risk strategies. Demonstrated ability to influence groups and effectively resolve conflicts is required.
• An innate intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to build awareness of current payments industry and risk management best practices. PayPal is constantly innovating by introducing new products and entering new markets, so successful risk analysts on this team must quickly get up to speed on new content areas. You will be expected to become an expert in your specific domain
• “Can-do” attitude, team player, energetic personality, ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment to meet deadlines. The successful risk analyst is a self-starter who has the resilience to learn from their mistakes and reach their true potential.