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Data Management & Strategy Manager roles sit at the intersection of data governance, analytics infrastructure, and business decision-making, making them strong fits for OPT authorization. Most positions require a degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field, and STEM OPT extension eligibility is common for graduates from qualifying programs.
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Get Access To All JobsAt eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
About the team
eBay Live is reinventing how people shop - merging live entertainment, community, and commerce into one experience. Sellers host interactive live-streams where buyers watch, chat, and purchase instantly. eBay Live connects collectors, enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs in real time across categories like Fashion, Collectibles, Luxury, and Refurb.
We are the Risk Strategy team supporting eBay’s Live Shopping and interactive commerce experiences. Our mission is to enable safe, trusted, and engaging real-time shopping at global scale. We ensure sellers and buyers can participate confidently in dynamic, community-driven environments while maintaining the marketplace integrity.
About the role
As a Risk Strategy Manager, you will design and implement buyer risk strategies for eBay Live, owning key risk metrics and directly impacting business outcomes. This is a highly data-driven role where decisions are grounded in thorough analysis and real-time insights.
You will play a critical role in balancing growth and fraud, enhancing buyer experience while proactively handling fraud. By using advanced analytics and real-time detection capabilities, you will help ensure safe, seamless, and trusted transactions in eBay Live.
This role is analytically intensive and highly cross-functional. It is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex problems, and takes a hands-on approach to execution. You will work closely with partner teams, contributing across the full lifecycle—from problem definition to solution implementation and optimization.
What You Will Accomplish
- Conduct deep-dive analyses on risk trends, large incidents, near misses, and category-specific behaviors to identify emerging risks and policy gaps.
- Design and implement risk policy frameworks to manage fraud and credit risk, products and portfolio threats.
- Contribute to risk strategy development for emerging payment methods and new financial products.
- Monitor the performance of risk strategies and proactively seek out opportunities for improvement in policy, operations, and outputs.
- Partner with risk horizontal teams to deliver scalable global risk management policies through the buyer lifecycle.
- Establish collaborations in the regional businesses, product owners, engineering, incident management, and risk operations organizations to set shared goals, influence the prioritization, and facilitate the implementation of important risk strategies.
What you will bring
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in risk management, data analytics, or a related analytical field.
- 3+ years of experience in marketplace risk, fraud detection, or trust & safety.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in SQL.
- Working knowledge of machine learning models and their application in risk detection.
- Experience collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams.
- Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, conduct analysis, and deliver actionable recommendations.
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in risk or trust & safety within eCommerce, fintech, payments, or marketplace environments.
- Domain knowledge in payments risk is a strong plus.
- Experience supporting risk strategy for new product launches, especially in early-stage or high-growth contexts.
- Proficiency in Python.
Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.
Here at eBay, we love crafting opportunities for others by connecting people from a diverse group of backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay’s Diversity & Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/diversity-inclusion/
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$86,800 - $150,100
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We use cookies to enhance your experience and may use AI tools for administrative tasks in the hiring process. To learn how we handle your personal data and use AI responsibly, please visit our Talent Privacy Notice, Privacy Center and AI Hiring Guidelines.
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
About the team
eBay Live is reinventing how people shop - merging live entertainment, community, and commerce into one experience. Sellers host interactive live-streams where buyers watch, chat, and purchase instantly. eBay Live connects collectors, enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs in real time across categories like Fashion, Collectibles, Luxury, and Refurb.
We are the Risk Strategy team supporting eBay’s Live Shopping and interactive commerce experiences. Our mission is to enable safe, trusted, and engaging real-time shopping at global scale. We ensure sellers and buyers can participate confidently in dynamic, community-driven environments while maintaining the marketplace integrity.
About the role
As a Risk Strategy Manager, you will design and implement buyer risk strategies for eBay Live, owning key risk metrics and directly impacting business outcomes. This is a highly data-driven role where decisions are grounded in thorough analysis and real-time insights.
You will play a critical role in balancing growth and fraud, enhancing buyer experience while proactively handling fraud. By using advanced analytics and real-time detection capabilities, you will help ensure safe, seamless, and trusted transactions in eBay Live.
This role is analytically intensive and highly cross-functional. It is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex problems, and takes a hands-on approach to execution. You will work closely with partner teams, contributing across the full lifecycle—from problem definition to solution implementation and optimization.
What You Will Accomplish
- Conduct deep-dive analyses on risk trends, large incidents, near misses, and category-specific behaviors to identify emerging risks and policy gaps.
- Design and implement risk policy frameworks to manage fraud and credit risk, products and portfolio threats.
- Contribute to risk strategy development for emerging payment methods and new financial products.
- Monitor the performance of risk strategies and proactively seek out opportunities for improvement in policy, operations, and outputs.
- Partner with risk horizontal teams to deliver scalable global risk management policies through the buyer lifecycle.
- Establish collaborations in the regional businesses, product owners, engineering, incident management, and risk operations organizations to set shared goals, influence the prioritization, and facilitate the implementation of important risk strategies.
What you will bring
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in risk management, data analytics, or a related analytical field.
- 3+ years of experience in marketplace risk, fraud detection, or trust & safety.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in SQL.
- Working knowledge of machine learning models and their application in risk detection.
- Experience collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams.
- Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, conduct analysis, and deliver actionable recommendations.
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in risk or trust & safety within eCommerce, fintech, payments, or marketplace environments.
- Domain knowledge in payments risk is a strong plus.
- Experience supporting risk strategy for new product launches, especially in early-stage or high-growth contexts.
- Proficiency in Python.
Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.
Here at eBay, we love crafting opportunities for others by connecting people from a diverse group of backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay’s Diversity & Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/diversity-inclusion/
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$86,800 - $150,100
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We use cookies to enhance your experience and may use AI tools for administrative tasks in the hiring process. To learn how we handle your personal data and use AI responsibly, please visit our Talent Privacy Notice, Privacy Center and AI Hiring Guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Data Management & Strategy - Manager
Lead with your technical governance credentials
Hiring managers for these roles want to see hands-on experience with data cataloging, metadata management, or master data governance tools. Highlight specific platforms you've worked with and the scale of data environments you've managed in your application materials.
Confirm your STEM OPT extension eligibility early
Data Management and Strategy Manager roles typically fall under CIP codes in computer science or information systems, qualifying for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can communicate a three-year OPT window to employers.
Address OPT authorization proactively in your cover letter
State your current OPT status, your expiration date, and STEM extension eligibility in the first paragraph of your cover letter. Employers weighing sponsorship decisions need this timeline upfront to assess whether hiring you before H-1B visa filing deadlines is feasible.
Target companies with established data governance functions
Organizations with dedicated data offices, CDO roles, or published data strategy frameworks are more likely to sponsor visas because they have structured hiring pipelines. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies consistently file LCAs for these manager-level data roles.
Frame your experience around business impact, not just technical tools
Manager-level hiring panels want evidence that you've translated data strategy into measurable outcomes. Quantify improvements to data quality, reductions in reporting errors, or faster decision cycles your work enabled rather than listing tools alone.
Connect your academic research to enterprise data challenges
If your graduate thesis or capstone involved data quality frameworks, ETL pipelines, or information architecture, reference those projects explicitly. Academic work that mirrors real business problems signals that you can contribute immediately, which reduces perceived risk for sponsors.
Data Management & Strategy - Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Data Management & Strategy Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Data Management and Strategy Manager is a specialty occupation that directly aligns with degrees in information systems, computer science, data science, and related fields. Your OPT work authorization permits full-time employment in roles that match your degree, and this title qualifies under standard DSO reporting requirements for maintaining valid F-1 status.
Is this role eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Most Data Management and Strategy Manager positions qualify for the STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, information systems, data science, or a closely related STEM-designated field. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your international student office before applying. A qualifying degree gives you up to three years of total OPT authorization, which meaningfully expands your H-1B sponsorship window.
What employers typically sponsor OPT workers in this role?
Large enterprises with mature data functions, including companies in financial services, healthcare, technology, and retail, are the most consistent sponsors for Data Management and Strategy Manager roles. These organizations file Labor Condition Applications regularly for data leadership positions. You can browse companies currently hiring OPT-eligible candidates for this title on Migrate Mate, which filters for sponsorship-willing employers.
What reporting obligations does my employer have under STEM OPT for this role?
Under STEM OPT, your employer must be enrolled with E-Verify and must sign a formal training plan with you, typically documented on Form I-983. You and your employer are required to report your progress every six months. Your employer must also report material changes to your role, compensation, or work location to your DSO within five business days of the change.
How does a Manager-level title affect my visa sponsorship prospects compared to individual contributor data roles?
Manager-level data roles often make H-1B sponsorship more straightforward because the specialty occupation requirement is easier to demonstrate when the position requires directing a data strategy function and supervising technical staff. Employers are also more willing to invest in sponsorship at the manager level given the cost of replacing experienced data leadership. The combination of higher organizational impact and clearer degree requirements tends to reduce friction in the sponsorship conversation.