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Block · 2 weeks ago

Emerging Risk Data Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $203K/yr

3+ years exp

Block is a company that builds technology to increase access to the global economy, and they are seeking a Senior Emerging Risk Data Analyst to drive their data analysis strategy. The analyst will develop data strategies, execute queries, build dashboards, and synthesize analyses to inform decision-making across Compliance.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute data strategies to identify financial crime typologies or support new product rollouts

Write SQL or Python queries to extract and analyze data for investigative reviews

Build and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting to track key risks

Synthesize complex analyses into clear narratives, written reports, and presentations for peers, cross-functional partners, and senior management

Present findings and recommendations to leadership, ensuring data-driven insights inform decision-making

Document work and build a knowledge base for the team

Partner closely with Compliance data and analytics teams to ensure alignment

Qualification

SQLPythonLookerTableauCertified Fraud ExaminerBSA/AML experienceData visualizationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

3+ years of experience writing complex queries in SQL, MySQL, Python, or similar tools

3+ years of experience with Looker, Tableau, or Excel (ability to build dashboards and visualizations)

Experience building databases and ETLs

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or ACAMS certification

Direct experience working in BSA/AML, fraud, or compliance environments, with an understanding of regulatory requirements

Ability to communicate technical findings in clear written reports and executive-level presentations

Experience summarizing data-driven insights for senior stakeholders and influencing decisions

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, or Statistics

Experience with Python or R

Background in BSA/AML, fraud, or compliance

Experience filing Suspicious Activity Reports

Benefits

Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plans including company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance

Paid parental and caregiving leave

Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)

Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)

Learning and Development resources

Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Company

Block

Glassdoor3.9

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment.

Founded in 1990

Oakland, California, US

10001+ employees

https://block.xyz/

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