At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data science projects and deliver insights that drive business impact.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at PayPal, a leader in digital payments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a culture of continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by applying advanced analytics to consumer products.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in data science, expert in SQL and Python, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are seeking a driven Staff Data Scientist to join our Consumer Portfolio Growth team. In this role, you will identify growth opportunities across our consumer product portfolio, apply advanced analytics to complex business challenges, and deliver insights that inform strategy and drive business impact.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and manage data science projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
- Develop and maintain data models, algorithms, and reporting systems to support data analysis and decision‑making.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand data needs and provide actionable insights.
- Ensure data quality and integrity through regular audits and validation processes.
- Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
Your Day to Day
- Lead advanced deep‑dive analyses to produce clear narratives on key business questions.
- Apply sophisticated quantitative methods such as machine learning, causal inference, synthetic controls, difference‑in‑differences, and propensity score matching.
- Build and evolve customer segmentation frameworks to reveal behaviorally distinct cohorts.
- Analyze cross‑product engagement impacts on retention, monetization, and long‑term value.
- Monitor key consumer funnel metrics across products, segments, and geographies.
- Develop business cases and opportunity‑sizing analyses for strategic investments.
- Lead initiatives from problem definition through recommendation, aligning insights with business priorities.
- Partner with Product, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Strategy teams.
- Help define analytical priorities and measurement approaches.
- Contribute to analytical standards and best practices.
- Mentor and support junior team members.
What You Need to Succeed
- Data‑driven mindset with a degree in a quantitative discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in data science or related field, leading complex initiatives and mentoring.
- Expert fluency in SQL and Python, building scalable solutions.
- Experience applying advanced data science methods in business contexts.
- Track record of translating findings into clear recommendations.
- Experience defining analytical frameworks and experimentation strategies.
- Ability to work with senior stakeholders across functions.
- Proficiency in visualization tools such as Tableau or Looker.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work proactively in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
The Traits to Exceed
- Thrives in ambiguous environments, brings clarity.
- Naturally curious, digs beyond surface questions.
- Solid at turning analysis into tangible outcomes.
- Combines analytical rigor with business judgment.
- Influences decisions through data and stakeholder engagement.
- Enjoys helping others grow and fosters learning culture.
- Embraces AI‑native tools to improve productivity.
- Communicates complex ideas clearly at all levels.
Staff Data Scientist employer: PayPal
At PayPal, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and career advancement opportunities, all while working in the vibrant and diverse environment of the UK & EU. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and contributions in the fast-paced world of payment processing.