Data Scientist Trust Analytics

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Fast-paced dynamic and proactive eBays Trust team is dedicated to making eBay a safe and trusted platform for the millions of buyers and sellers who make up the eBay community.

Key Trust team initiatives at eBay involve platform communications seller protections and policy experiences buyer and seller feedback the eBay Money Back Guarantee and seller performance policy. The Trust team is committed to maintaining and enhancing eBay as a safe and reliable marketplace for our hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. The team focuses on continuously improving the customer experience to ensure it remains the most secure and trusted global marketplace.

As a Data Scientist in the Trust team at eBay you will work directly with the Trust business unit (and partner teams - Product Engineering Design) to identify opportunities assess impacts and integrate insights into operational strategies. Your role will involve using predictive analytics to guide marketplace decisions ensuring that solutions align with organizational goals while adapting to changing market and economic conditions. Additionally you will develop the overall infrastructure and operational strategy to achieve measurable impact and scalability across the Trust organizations focus areas.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Strategic Insights: Apply strategic operational and analytics processes to secure agreement for long-term solutions influencing leaders across the Trust organization and fostering a culture of achieving goals.

• Analyze & Identify Opportunities: Conduct analysis of key issues to identify significant opportunities for improving customer experience and trust for buyers and sellers on the platform.

• Define & Monitor Metrics: Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track the trust experience of users on the platform. Monitor these metrics to understand the underlying causes of metric movements.

• Accountability & Results: Define business objectives and measure progress in achieving results. Commit to goals and lead complex projects focused on enhancing customer experience and delivering top- and bottom-line results for eBay.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leaders in Trust Product Management Engineering and Design to integrate insights into operational strategies.

To be successful in this role:

• Educational Background & Experience: BA/BS degree with 3 years (or Masters/PhD with 1 years) of relevant experience across at least two areas like Quantitative Research Analytics or Data Science.

• Data Analysis Expertise: Skilled in recognizing trends and implications within data to support informed decision-making.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming (Python/R) and data querying (SQL).

• Problem-Solving: Strong creativity in solving problems.

• Execution & Results: Proven ability to deliver results in challenging situations.

• Customer Advocacy: Experience in acting as the voice of the customer synthesizing diverse views to achieve alignment.

• Communication with Leaders: Ability to convey insights drawn from data to senior-level executives.

Additionally the following background and experience is helpful:

• Prior experience marketplace Trust

• Ability to present complex analyses and insights effectively in simple terms.

• Experience in a leading technology company.

• Background in e-commerce product.

• Experience with Natural Language Processing or LLM/GenAI is a plus.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including location skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including RRSP eligibility various paid time off benefits such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within eBay.

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