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PAPayPal Limited, German Branch (Niederlassung)

Sr Manager, Data Science(m/w/x)

Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
Data Science

Leading complex data science projects for global payments, developing advanced models for risk analytics. 8+ years fintech experience and EU payment ecosystem exposure required. Comprehensive choice-based programs, generous PTO, and family healthcare coverage.

Requirements

  • 8+ years relevant experience or equivalent education
  • Leadership experience
  • 8–12+ years in payments/fintech/financial services
  • Strong payments risk analytics/oversight experience
  • Direct SEPA schemes and EU payment ecosystem exposure
  • Experience with regulators and banking partners
  • Hands-on SQL, Python, BI tools
  • Strong understanding of networks, schemes, R-transactions, settlement flows, EU infrastructure, and regulations
  • Data-driven and hands-on approach
  • Confident and clear stakeholder engagement
  • Comfortable handling escalations and ambiguity
  • Strong communication translating data into action

Tasks

  • Lead complex data science projects
  • Develop advanced data models and algorithms
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to identify data-driven opportunities
  • Implement best practices for data management, analysis, and visualization
  • Ensure data governance and compliance with regulations
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to the data science team
  • Diagnose payments issues using data
  • Explain issues internally and externally
  • Drive internal resolution of payments issues
  • Lead hands-on analysis using SQL, Python, BI tools
  • Build and own KRIs/KPIs for European payment flows
  • Perform deep dives to detect anomalies and root causes
  • Translate complex data into clear insights for executives
  • Own risk monitoring across SEPA payment types
  • Act as SME for all SEPA payment flows
  • Ensure alignment with SEPA schemes rules
  • Represent PayPal in data-backed risk discussions
  • Serve as key contact for SEPA-related partner questions
  • Investigate issues like bank returns and delays
  • Provide data-driven root cause analysis
  • Support issues resolution and partner communication
  • Lead risk reporting and governance forums
  • Drive end-to-end resolution of systemic issues

Work Experience

  • 8 - 12 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • SQL
  • Python
  • BI tools
  • SEPA schemes
  • TARGET2
  • EBA Clearing

Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Comprehensive choice-based programs
  • Holistic approach to benefits

More Vacation Days

  • Generous paid time off

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Healthcare coverage for you and your family

Additional Allowances

  • Resources for financial security

Mental Health Support

  • Support for mental health

Flexible Working

  • Flexible balanced work culture
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