About this role
About the Role We are seeking a Staff Data Analyst to join Block's Compliance Analytics team and put data at the center of the Compliance program. You will develop data-driven strategies in Financial Crimes/AML, lead key workstreams, and deliver analytics to leaders and regulators to tell the story of Block's compliance program.
What You'll Do
- Lead the data strategy for regulatory engagements, from ETL development to source data validation to analysis.
- Connect regulatory expectations to the Compliance and Product roadmaps to influence strategy.
- Harness raw data to educate internal and external partners on the impact of new regulation, policies, or environmental changes on our compliance program and Block platforms.
- Collaborate with legal, engineering, and other partners to inform strategic builds of essential compliance program elements.
- Establish yourself as a leader by turning insights into action through expert communication and cross-functional alignment.
- Leverage subject matter expertise to educate, coach, and influence across the organization for the long-term success of Block.
- Lead multiple high-impact workstreams, navigating abstraction levels in written and verbal communication.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years and a Master's degree; or equivalent.
- 5+ years of Compliance/AML experience.
- Expert level abilities in SQL and data analysis/visualization tools (Tableau, Looker).
- Expert in ETL development.
- Proven track record solving large and complex problems with deep and broad technical expertise; ability to define problems and manage projects in a fast-paced, evolving organization.
- Experience bringing data to life for any audience through written and verbal communication and data visualization.
- Impeccable attention to detail and polish.
- Nice to Have: CAMS or other AML certification.
- Experience in FinTech or consulting or with financial crimes compliance systems.
- Experience with automation using Python, R, or Prefect.
Nice to Have
- CAMS or other AML certification (optional).
- Experience in FinTech or consulting or with financial crimes compliance systems.
- Experience with automation using Python, R, or Prefect.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: Zone A $171,800–$257,600 USD; Zone B $159,800–$239,600 USD; Zone C $151,200–$226,800 USD; Zone D $142,600–$213,800 USD.
- Benefits include remote work options, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning.