Machine Learning Scientist

PayPal
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Job Description

To complete model validation in the Marketing/Credit Model and AI risk Oversight

Role and Responsibilities

  • Support the lead of the team in performing oversight of high-impact statistical model and AI applications in a variety of business function areas, including but not limited to fraud detection, credit underwriting, marketing analytics etc.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative model validation according to Model Risk Management Policy to identify and understand model risk issues.
  • Collaborate with business units and model developers to remediate model issues and provide subject-matter expert opinion on model improvements.
  • Perform model and AI risk governance related activities in line with enterprise risk framework, to ensure PayPal’s AI applications are compliant with ever evolving regulatory expectation such as Responsible AI.

Qualifications

This position requires the ability and curiosity to learn various advanced modeling methods/AI techniques, covering a broader business function. This role also requires candidate to have the capability in building effective relationship with various stakeholders including business owners, model owners, model developers and control officers. The candidate must possess excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.

  • An advanced degree in a quantitative field, such as statistics, mathematics, computer science or engineering essential
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical and machine learning models (e.g., logistic regression, time series analysis, random forests, SVMs, XGBoost, CNNs/RNNs)
  • Possessing advanced coding skills in dealing with big data (e.g., Scikit-learn in Python, Tensorflow, Hadoop, Spark , SQL, etc.)
  • Relevant Modeling experience in credit scoring, fraud detection, financial forecasting, or marketing analytics obtained either in academic or financial industry
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively and establish constructive relationship with stakeholders

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

Company Info.

PayPal

PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers, and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders.

  • Industry
    FinTech
  • No. of Employees
    30,900
  • Location
    2211 North 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95131, USA
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