AVP, Analytics – PayPal (L 10)

Job ID: 2501731

Job Description:

Role Title : AVP, Analytics – PayPal (L 10)

Company Overview:

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoors, pet and more.

• We have recently been ranked #2 among India’s Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work. We were among the Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces in Building a Culture of Innovation by All by GPTW and Top 25 among Best Workplaces in BFSI by GPTW. We have also been recognized by AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards among the Top 20 Mid-Sized Companies, ranked #3 among Top Rated Companies for Women, and Top-Rated Financial Services Companies.

• Synchrony celebrates ~52% women diversity, 105+ people with disabilities, and ~50 veterans and veteran family members.

• We offer Flexibility and Choice for all employees and provide best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being.

• We provide career advancement and upskilling opportunities, focusing on Advancing Diverse Talent to take up leadership roles.

Organizational Overview:

Our analytics organization comprises of data analysts who focus on enabling strategies to enhance customer and partner experience and optimize business performance through data management and development of full stack descriptive to prescriptive analytics solutions using cutting edge technologies thereby enabling business growth

Role Summary/Purpose :

AVP , Analytics – PayPal role is a part of India Analytics Hub (IAH).  Our Analytics team comprises of data analysts who focus on improving customer/product/digital/ journey experience and growth by providing full stack descriptive to prescriptive analytics via cutting edge technologies to support business objectives.

The role will include providing strategic and scalable solutions for PayPal client, collaborating with US Analytics and IAH teams to identify opportunities and execute them , mentor and/or lead the team on technical and domain aspects while managing  deliverables . The model candidate must be a thought leader, hands on problem solver and deliver actionable insights for the business. This position is remote, where you have the option to work from home.

“This position is remote, where you have the option to work from home. On occasion we may request for you to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events. To ensure the safety of our colleagues and communities, we require employees who come together in-person to be fully vaccinated. We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility.”

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead analytic projects/programs from scoping to delivery and solve business problems through basic to advanced analytics/data science streams, as applicable

• Identify and execute analytic process improvement opportunities from data to insights and in line with business priorities

• Support strategic initiatives and analytic solutions building from planning to execution, as assigned time to time

• Establish a strong partnership with stakeholders through consistent delivery, transparency and problem solving mindset

• Mentor junior team members on technical and functional skills and guide them build progressive thinking towards fulfilling their career objectives and assist hiring for the team (as required)

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• BS or MS in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field with 5+ years of hands-on Analytics experience (Distance learning not valid) or in lieu of a degree with 7+ years of relevant hands-on analytics experience

• 5+ years of hands on Experience in  SQL or SAS with ability to leverage advanced algorithms and be efficient in handling complex / large data

• 3+ Years of Experience in project management with Ability to independently formulate  objectives , lay out key milestones ,  deliver with high accuracy

• 2+ years of Experience in managing People ; Coordinates work , supervises & evaluates performance, ensures employees are trained

• Ability to see a business process as a synergy of multiple functions & create / connect KPIs

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to collaborate ,articulate and present solutions cutting across functional teams in a simple yet compelling manner

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Identify opportunities to deploy existing analytics solutions at scale  and reduce time to market

• Knowledge of latest tools and techniques with ability to build proof of concepts

• Negotiate complex matters amidst conflicting sources of information and diverse opinions in alignment with Synchrony’s Core values and Culture

Eligibility Criteria:  

BS or MS in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field with 5+ years of hands-on Analytics experience (Distance learning not valid) or in lieu of a degree with 7+ years of relevant hands-on analytics experience

Work Timings: 2 Pm to 11 Pm IST

Internal Applicants:

• Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying

• Inform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on Workday

• Ensure that your professional profile is updated (fields such as education, prior experience, other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)

• Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal/LPP)

• L8+ Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible.

• L08+ Employees can apply

Grade/Level: 10

Job Family Group:

Data Analytics