Data Analyst

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to revolutionize commerce globally to make moving money, selling and shopping, personalized and secure. 

Job Description Summary:

What you need to know about the role-
As a Data Analyst in Strategic Merchant Analytics team, you'll be a data-driven problem solver, analyzing payment product performance for PayPal's most important merchants. You'll collaborate with internal teams and potentially directly with merchants to optimize payment strategies and drive growth.

Meet our team
Our Strategic Merchant Analytics team is the analytical powerhouse behind PayPal's most valued merchant partnerships. We empower these key businesses by diving deep into their payment data, uncovering hidden opportunities, and delivering actionable insights. By optimizing payment performance and identifying growth areas, our team directly contributes to the success of our merchants, which in turn fuels PayPal's growth. Ultimately, our work enhances the overall customer experience by ensuring smooth and efficient transactions.

Job Description:

Your way to impact

In this role, your analytical prowess will directly influence the strategic direction of PayPal's most important merchant relationships. You'll have the opportunity to uncover data-driven insights that optimize payment performance, drive revenue growth, and shape the future of our products. Your work will directly contribute in enhancing the success of our merchants.

Your day to day

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Collaboratively Uncover Insights: Partner with your team to design and execute in-depth analyses using SQL and Python, extracting valuable insights from large datasets within BigQuery.
• Transform Data into Compelling Stories: Independently leverage your expertise in Tableau or Looker to create visualizations and presentations that translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations for merchants and internal teams.
• Drive Strategic Decisions: Collaborate with cross-functional partners to present your findings, influence product roadmaps, and shape the overall strategic direction of PayPal's merchant relationships.
• Become a Merchant Advocate: Build relationships with merchant partners, understanding their unique needs and challenges to provide tailored recommendations based on your data-driven insights.
• Explore New Possibilities: Stay curious and proactive, exploring new tools and techniques to enhance your analysis capabilities and contribute to the team's innovation efforts.

Tech Stack: You'll be working primarily with SQL, Python, BigQuery, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Looker. You'll also have the opportunity to explore and utilize other cutting-edge technologies as needed to meet the team's evolving analytical needs.

What do you need to bring-

• Analytical Acumen: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent work experience showcasing your analytical skills.
• SQL Expertise: Proven proficiency in SQL, with a strong ability to extract and manipulate large datasets using tools like BigQuery.
• Python Proficiency: Demonstrated experience using Python for data analysis, statistical modeling, and seamless integration with SQL workflows.
• Data Storytelling: Demonstrated experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Problem-Solving Passion: A natural curiosity and a drive to identify and solve problems, coupled with a knack for turning data into strategic recommendations.
• Communication Prowess: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and present findings to stakeholders at all levels.

**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.

Additional Job Description:

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.

PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.

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.

As part of PayPal’s commitment to employees’ health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

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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.

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. For more information, visit https://www.paypal.com ,  https://about.pypl.com and  https://investor.pypl.com.

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.

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