Senior Director, Fraud Risk Analytics and Strategic Insights

PayPal

full-time

Posted on: 8/22/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California, Illinois

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💰 $209,000 - $359,150 per year

Senior

About the role

Lead PayPal Global Fraud Prevention performance analytics, forecasting, and strategic insights
Develop, communicate, and drive vision for performance analytics and fraud risk data science functions
Champion ML/AI approaches to fraud analytics and risk mitigation
Lead, mentor, and inspire teams of data scientists, analysts, financial planners, and governance specialists
Partner with Risk, Data Science, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to embed data-driven insights
Oversee design, development, and implementation of advanced fraud detection models and analytical frameworks
Establish and maintain rigorous data quality, privacy, security, and governance standards
Manage financial planning, resource allocation, and develop KPIs to monitor fraud trends and program effectiveness

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience
At least 18 years of progressive experience in analytics, risk management, data science, or fraud prevention
Minimum of 5 years in a senior management or leadership role
Proven track record leading large-scale data science or analytics projects with measurable business outcomes
Deep expertise in fraud risk analytics, financial planning, data governance, and strategic risk management
Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex data insights into strategic recommendations
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred: Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD)
Preferred: Experience in financial services or payments industry
Preferred: Expertise in machine learning, AI, and modern data engineering platforms
Preferred: Familiarity with PayPal’s business model, fraud risk landscape, and regulatory environment