Senior Data Scientist Trust Safety at Etsy

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 insightsExperience 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 SQLAbility to communicate insights to senior executives verbally, visually, and in writingA 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 insightsExperience 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 SQLAbility to communicate insights to senior executives verbally, visually, and in writingA 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.