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PayPal · 9 hours ago

Sr Manager, Data Science

positionOmaha, NE
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date12+ years exp

PayPal is a company that has been revolutionizing commerce globally for over 25 years, and they are seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science to lead the development of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions for detecting and preventing financial crimes. This role involves managing a team of data scientists and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and security within their payment network.

E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Lead complex data science projects, ensuring they meet business objectives and deliver actionable insights
Develop advanced data models and algorithms to analyze large datasets and solve complex business problems
Collaborate with senior leadership to identify data-driven opportunities for business growth and efficiency
Implement best practices for data management, analysis, and visualization
Ensure data governance and compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to the data science team

Qualification

Data science expertiseAML regulations knowledgeMachine learning frameworksPredictive modelingStatistical analysisData governanceTeam managementCommunicationCollaboration skillsProblem-solving

Required

Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Previous management experience
10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or quantitative analytics, with at least 4 years in AML, fraud detection, or financial crime compliance
Proven ability to design, validate, and deploy predictive or anomaly detection models in production
Strong knowledge of transaction monitoring systems, AML regulations (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF, FinCEN), and compliance best practices
Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and modern ML frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or PyTorch)
Experience managing data scientists and cross-functional projects in highly regulated financial environments
Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to bridge technical solutions and regulatory requirements

Preferred

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field strongly preferred

Benefits

Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance

Company

PayPal

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PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
dateFounded in 1998
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.paypal.com/home

H1B Sponsorship

PayPal has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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2024 (917)
2023 (775)
2022 (921)
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2020 (1049)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$12.17B
Key Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO

Leadership Team

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Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
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chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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