Lead Technology Analyst

Description:

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.

Job Description Summary: Lead Technology Analyst will manage automation & data science projects and strategies end to end. Role will be a critical driver of customer and investigator focused projects and analytical automation initiatives.

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Global Financial Crimes and Customer Protection organization is seeking a highly talented, self-motivated individual to ensure the success of critical GFCCP automation initiatives and enhancements, and to facilitate alignment and coordination across the various teams within GFCCP and product development organization. Automation Lead Technology Analyst will report directly to the Program Manager of GFCCP Tools and Technology Enablement.

The successful candidate will drive and coordinate the successful development and implementation of automation solutions across data science and the broader program. The primary focus of the role is enabling automation between the many elements of PayPal’s dynamic eco system.

The individual will gain full understanding of PayPal’s service offerings to effectively enable data, system and tool automation. A successful candidate will be able to manage projects, work with cross functional teams, and have superior scheduling and planning skills. Attention to detail, good communication skills, analytical and abstract thinking and time management skills are critical.

Beyond supporting the activities associated with the Software Development Life Cycle, the individual will support various technology related projects. They will develop relationships across multiple domains and partners, drive initiatives, track adherence to the timelines and priorities and be an active and engaging partner both for business and technology contacts.

This role requires a self-starter with the ability to independently operate with a sense of urgency while managing multiple competing priorities in a deadline driven environment.

• Drive and manage data science initiatives end to end.
• Key project coordination point of contact for analytical teams and active participant in all meetings and technology working sessions
• Identify and escalate issues to GFCCP technology oversight leaders.
• Coordinate and participate in requirement gathering on new initiatives/ enhancements, ensure that clear and precise business requirements are delivered to technical partners

• Gain full understanding of tool functionalities and processes across GFCCP to effectively address escalations and to fully support the team when breakdowns occur
• BS/BA degree required.
• Knowledge and prior experience with supporting technology initiatives
• End-to-end project management and reporting to senior leaders
• Have advanced presentation and public speaking skills
• Experience with Agile software development methodology a plus
• Six Sigma certification a plus
• Knowledge of BSA/AML laws, regulations surrounding money service businesses, industry guidance and best practices is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)