Senior Data Scientist, Trust & Safety

Senior Data Scientist, Trust & Safety

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Company Description

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect entrepreneurs with buyers around the world. Etsy, Inc.'s 'house of brands' portfolio has expanded to now include four individually distinct e-commerce brands - Etsy, fashion resale marketplace Depop, musical instrument marketplace Reverb, and Brazil-based handmade goods marketplace Elo7. As an Etsy employee, you'll tackle unique problems alongside talented coworkers committed to Keeping Commerce Human. We're large enough that you'll focus on meaningful, complex challenges, but small enough that you can make a rewarding impact.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Analytics professional to support our Trust & Safety team, which focuses on reducing risk in our marketplace. Your team’s work is foundational to Etsy’s dedication to providing world-class customer support and a safe, trusted marketplace for the millions of buyers and sellers in the Etsy community.

As Senior Data Scientist partnered with Trust & Safety you will work to consistently deliver clear insights while providing access to metrics, data, and tools needed for decision-making and optimization at all levels of the organization. Do you want to help Etsy tackle complex risks including hate speech in the marketplace, money laundering, and fraud prevention? If so, this could be a great match.

This is a full-time position, reporting to the Senior Manager of Risk & Operations, Analytics.

Many Etsy roles are open to remote candidates, and you'll be able to identify which ones within the location header of each job description. For candidates who will work remotely from Colorado, visit this link for information related to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

About the Role

In this role you will:

  • 4+years of proven success as a data analyst focused on supporting teams with data access, reporting, and insights

  • Experience employing analytics to guide strategy in areas like payments compliance, content moderation, AML, etc.

  • Successful track record of distilling highly complex problems into narratives that are concise, action focused, and memorable, and express your recommendations with both conviction and finesse.

  • High proficiency with advanced analytical techniques and SQL

  • Ability to communicate insights to senior executives verbally, visually, and in writing

  • A trust in and commitment to Etsy’s vision, mission and values.

Qualifications

About You

Ideally, you'll bring:

  • 4+years of proven success as a data analyst focused on supporting teams with data access, reporting, and insights

  • Experience employing analytics to guide operational process and strategy in areas like content moderation, IP infringement, etc.

  • Successful track record of distilling highly complex problems into narratives that are concise, action focused, and memorable, and express your recommendations with both conviction and finesse.

  • High proficiency with advanced analytical techniques and SQL

  • Ability to communicate insights to senior executives verbally, visually, and in writing

  • A trust in and commitment to Etsy’s vision, mission and values.

Additional Information

What's Next

If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please send a cover letter and resume telling us why you'd be right for the position. As you've hopefully seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So write to us and tell us what you're all about.

Our Promise

At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skillsets.

For U.S. roles only:

Many Etsy roles are open to remote candidates, and you'll be able to identify which ones within the location header of each job description. We're open to remote hires from all U.S. states except Hawaii and Alaska. For candidates who will work remotely from Colorado, visit thislink for information related to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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