Sr. Data Scientist

Job Description

Senior Data Scientist| Team | Cincinnati or Boston, Hybrid

Are you ready to write your next chapter? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our ever evolving Payment Strategic Routing team to help us unleash the potential of every business.

Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

About The Team

The Payment Strategic Routing team collaborates with clients and internal partners to enhance payment processing through intelligent routing strategies. We leverage data-driven insights and AI/ML techniques to optimize transaction efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize success rates.

Our mission is to revolutionize payment orchestration with cutting-edge technology, creating seamless and cost-effective payment experiences.

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions that drive strategic decision-making and payment optimization. Working with business and technology teams, you’ll apply advanced analytics to improve routing efficiency, mitigate fraud, and enhance transaction performance on our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, business acumen, and an innovative mindset to shape the future of payments.

What you’ll own

• Employ machine learning and statistical modeling to create and enhance data driven products
• Analyze and extract insights from internal and external data
• Work with Big Data and transform complex datasets into more usable formats
• Work with a variety of data science tools and programming languages such as SAS, Python, R, Scala, SQL
• Work independently and collaborate with other groups to solve complex problems
• Create and present analyses to internal and external partners and clients
• Document models and write code to track and monitor models and product performance
• Understand the realities of model development and make pragmatic and business-aware choices when trading-off sophistication and accuracy versus implementation and performance costs
• Other related duties assigned as needed

Education Requirements

• Graduate Degree in a Quantitative field (Math, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science) or relevant experience.
• 5+ years work experience.

Where you’ll own it

You’ll own it in our vibrant Cincinnati or Boston Hub on a hybrid schedule!

What you bring

• Knowledge in machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical modeling, data visualization, and data analysis
• Proficient in data science tools and programming languages such as SAS, Python, R, Scala, SQL
• Experience or knowledge of cloud-based technology
• Knowledge of financial services industry
• Ability to collaborate with others and solve complex problem
• Proficiency in solutions design and requirements
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, team, and time management skills
• Ability to persuade and influence others on the best approach
• Positive outlook, strong work ethic, and responsive to internal and external clients and contacts
• Ability to work as part of a team or alone making a strong contribution in either scenario
• Exceptional statistical, mathematical and analytical skills
• Superior interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Delivery-oriented team player who takes responsibility for the team’s success and strives to continually learn and improve
• Ability to interface with all levels of employees and effectively interact with various functional areas and facilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and clients

Worldpay perks - what we’ll bring for you

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.

• A competitive salary and benefits.
• Time to support charities and give back to your community.
• Parental leave policy.
• Global recognition platform.
• Virgin Pulse access.
• Global employee assistance program

What Makes a Worldpayer

At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.

• Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we’re always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.
• Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.
• Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

Apply now to write the next chapter in your career.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

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Worldpay is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $123,810.00 - $207,980.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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