Data Science Manager, Product Analytics

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

Looking for a company that inspires passion, courage and creativity, where you can be on the team shaping the future of global commerce? Want to shape how millions of people buy, sell, connect, and share around the world? If you’re interested in joining a purpose driven community that is dedicated to crafting an ambitious and inclusive work environment, join eBay – a company you can be proud to be with.

About this role:

The Global Payments, Billing & Risk (GPBR) function at eBay works to ensure great experiences when buyers and sellers come together and engage in commerce on the biggest marketplace in the world. This involves comprehensively understanding Payments, Billing & Risks on platform. Identifying the opportunity areas and helping build scalable solutions to drive great user experience.

Analytics is critical for a data driven Risk and Identity function.

Core analytics capabilities include the ability to instrument critical metrics, identify the landscape of the entire function, figure out opportunities for improvement, work with Product to craft scalable solutions, and monitor their performance. We build this behavioral intelligence by exploring creative interpretations of existing and new sources of data, using advanced analytical techniques, and overlaying the appropriate strategies to deliver exceptional results. We are multi-disciplinary with a broad spectrum of industry experiences and deep analytical and quantitative expertise.

We are currently seeking a high energy, driven, collaborative team member that brings extensive problem-solving skills to further the goal of applying cutting-edge risk analytics, insights and visualization to drive the payments roadmap.

The role is data and analytically intensive. Successful candidates should be quick learners, strategic thinkers, operational and execution driven facilitators, problem solvers, and have an entrepreneurial spirit. Skills in problem definition, rigorous analysis, and recommendation development will also be critical as well as demonstration of exceptional interpersonal skills, initiative and integrity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners to answer key business questions – challenge their thinking and become a trusted business partner. Help the business prioritize analytical deliverables and manage their expectations
• Perform exploratory analysis of large data sets
• Derive tactical and strategic insights to improve business strategies and accelerate channel growth
• Champion and evolve the experimentation approach for all the new payment product launches
• Demonstrate strong analytical and statistical skills towards taking complex and unstructured business problems, and providing structured, hypothesis-driven and data-supported practical solutions
• Have strong empirical and analytical background, with demonstrated ability to combine quantitative and qualitative findings in order to frame the right questions and measurable insights
• Be a lateral problem solver, who constructively challenges the obvious answer in order to examine the underlying mechanism or phenomenon
• Be comfortable in developing analytics vision and roadmap for the team, and foster innovation through continuous evolution of analytical frameworks and data solutions

Skill-set Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, data science or related field with a Bachelor's degree Or 3+ years of experience with a Masters degree.
• Strong technical skills in SQL and R/Python
• Hypothesis testing and experience with experimentation (A/B testing)
• Strong applied statistical knowledge
• Good experience with both descriptive and inferential statistics – ability to build basic prototype models
• In addition to delivering insights on existing Product & Tech initiatives, you will come up with innovative product growth opportunities based on insights, and create momentum through influence.
• Proactive collaboration and effective communication are critical

Additionally, the following background and experience is preferred:

• Proven track record of turning insights into product growth opportunities in prior roles with increasing scope and responsibilities
• Ability to present complex analyses and insights effectively in simple terms
• Background in ecommerce product experience and Identity/Risk domain is a plus

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.