Director, Data Science

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 Summary: We’re seeking a strategic and business-oriented Director of Analytics to lead analytical initiatives that drive growth, engagement, and profitability within PayPal’s Consumer commercial team. The ideal candidate is a hybrid leader — equally fluent in data science and business strategy — who can translate complex analytics into actionable insights that influence product, marketing, and financial decisions. This person will build and mentor a high-performing analytics team, develop scalable measurement frameworks, and partner cross-functionally to deliver data-driven strategies that accelerate consumer growth and strengthen PayPal’s competitive advantage. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: * Develop and implement the overall data science strategy, aligning with corporate goals and objectives. * Lead the design and execution of advanced data science projects to support strategic decision-making. * Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and prioritize data-driven opportunities. * Oversee the development and maintenance of data infrastructure, ensuring scalability and efficiency. * Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations. * Drive innovation in data science practices and tools, staying ahead of industry trends. Expected Qualifications: * 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. * 2 years of experience leading others Preferred Qualification: 1. Strategic Analytics & Business Partnership * Proven track record of turning data into business impact, influencing product, marketing, and commercial strategy. * Experience supporting consumer-facing digital or payments businesses where analytics drives customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. * Strong stakeholder management and storytelling ability — capable of framing analytics in a business-first, outcome-oriented way. 2. Advanced Data & Measurement Expertise * Deep expertise in data science, experimentation, and causal inference, with a pragmatic balance of rigor and speed. * Proficiency in SQL, Python/R, and familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). * Experience designing and operationalizing data pipelines, metric frameworks, and experimentation systems at enterprise scale. 3. Leadership & Team Development * History of building and leading high-performing analytics teams with diverse technical and business skills. * Skilled at mentoring and developing analytics talent and establishing a culture of data-driven decision-making. * Adept at operating within matrixed organizations, bridging analytics with product, marketing, and finance. 4. Commercial & Financial Acumen * Strong grasp of P&L dynamics, understanding how analytics informs revenue, cost, and margin levers. * Experience analyzing consumer lifecycle metrics, pricing elasticity, and ROI frameworks. * Ability to connect insights directly to financial outcomes and strategic investments. 5. Communication & Executive Presence * Exceptional data storytelling skills — can distill complex insights for executive audiences. * Comfortable presenting to senior leadership and driving strategic alignment through analytics-driven recommendations. * Clear communicator with the ability to link data to customer experience, brand strategy, and financial performance. Subsidiary: PayPal Travel Percent: 0 - PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience. The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com. The US national annual pay range for this role is $188,000 to $323,950 PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. 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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@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. Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community. We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply. Notice to Applicants and Employees who reside within New York City. 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