Data Scientist, Payment Analytics - USDS

About the role

TikTok's Payment team within the U.S. Data Security department provides payment solutions including acquisition, disbursement, transaction monitoring, payment method management, foreign exchange conversion, accounting, and reconciliation to ensure a smooth and secure payment experience on the TikTok platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute analytics and reporting initiatives delivering data-driven insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct quantitative analysis using statistical regression, machine learning, hypothesis testing, and present findings in a user-friendly manner to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Design and implement foundational tests including backtesting for credit risk strategy and segmenting user profiles.
• Create documentation outlining sampling processes, underlying assumptions, test designs, success metrics, and conclusions.
• Perform predictive analysis and support business partners with revenue and loss forecasts, budgeting, risk management, and incident response.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis and diagnosis to identify patterns, concentrations, correlations, and root causes for transparency in business and product performance.
• Partner with Product, Strategy, Operations, and cross-functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute strategic decisions.
• Show understanding of common challenges facing TikTok's business, key products, and competitive market.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in data science, risk management, machine learning, and A/B testing.
• 3+ years of coding experience in Python, Hive, SQL, and familiarity with machine learning functions and forecasting models.
• 3+ years of experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of the payments industry is highly desirable.
• Strong skills in manipulating and integrating data from various sources.
• Proficiency with test design, feature creation, model development, and documentation.

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC ensures the safety and security of millions of Americans using our apps. We operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps, and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem and hold decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. We aim to inspire creativity and bring joy to our communities while fostering innovation and resilience.

Why Join Us

We believe in inspiring creativity and connecting people through our platform. Our diverse teams work together to create value for our users, communities, and the broader tech industry. We embrace challenges and foster an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs.

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate our diverse voices and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our mission to connect people from around the world.

Pay & Benefits

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $136,800 - $312,867 annually. Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary based on employment type and location, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid holidays/sick days/Paid Personal Time.