Staff Analyst, Advanced Analytics, Risk Insights

at Airbnb
📍 United States
USD 176,000-220,000 per year
SENIOR
✅ Remote

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Python @ 4 SQL @ 4 R @ 4 Statistics @ 8 ETL @ 4 Airflow @ 4 Machine Learning @ 4 Data Science @ 8 Leadership @ 7 Data Analysis @ 4 FinTech @ 4 Experimentation @ 4 Fraud @ 4 Compliance @ 4

Details

Airbnb, founded in 2007, connects millions of hosts and guests globally through unique stays and experiences. This role sits within Airbnb’s Payments platform organization, specifically the Payments Risk and Compliance domain.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute analytics strategies for Payments Risk and Compliance.
  • Use machine learning and generative AI for fraud detection innovation.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, legal, and operations.
  • Generate risk and compliance analytics reports tailored to audiences.
  • Analyze risk data for insights and performance evaluation.
  • Provide updates to management and stakeholders.
  • Monitor payment trends and recommend improvements.
  • Drive optimization of end-to-end payments journey.
  • Support host and guest advocacy by addressing payment concerns.
  • Build payment strategies balancing financial risk and seller experience.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulations.
  • Oversee day-to-day payment operations in partnership with finance.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in business analytics with advanced degree preferred in quantitative fields like Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science.
  • Expert in SQL and at least one programming language (Python or R) for data analysis.
  • Experience with causal inference methods, machine learning, and experimentation.
  • Knowledge of schema design, high-dimensional data modeling, ETL frameworks like Airflow.
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-growth environments.
  • Prior experience in Payments Risk, fintech, and collaboration with auditors.
  • Strong leadership in complex ML-driven projects.
  • Growth mindset balancing community protection and growth.
  • Experience with global payment programs and operations scaling.
  • Commitment to Airbnb's mission of belonging.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay ($176,000–$220,000 USD) plus bonus, equity, benefits, and employee travel credits.
  • Remote eligible within approved US states with occasional office/offsite visits.
  • Inclusive work environment fostering diversity and accessibility.

Location

Remote within United States (specific states approved).