Risk Business Partner

Block

7d • Remote

About The Position

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
As a Risk Business Partner supporting a designated function, you will own the end-to-end risk agenda for the function and partner cross-functionally (Product, Engineering, Design, Compliance, Legal, etc.) You will act as a trusted advisor to functional stakeholders, helping to implement and enhance the Risk Management Framework while fostering a strong risk culture and ensuring that our business strategies are supported by sound risk practices.
This role can be hired remotely in the US.

Requirements

• 8+ years of fintech risk management experience, preferably in Bitcoin, Lending, or Card Products
• Strong understanding of financial services regulatory landscape
• Track record of implementing risk frameworks in agile environments
• Experience partnering with engineering/product teams on risk controls
• Proven success in regulatory compliance management
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership

Nice To Haves

• Professional risk certifications preferred (FRM, CRISC, CISA, or CAMS)

Responsibilities

• Own the end to end risk agenda for the designated function (RCSA, control register, issue management, risk acceptances, etc.)
• Build and monitor KPIs/KRIs to identify emerging risk trends
• Partner with Engineering and Data Science on automated monitoring solutions
• Coach product teams on "risk-by-design" practices
• Drive executive reporting on risk shifts and emerging indicators
• Serve as liaison between business and second/third lines of defense
• Manage regulatory obligations and audit findings
• Champion risk ownership mindset across business units

Benefits

• Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want.
• Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering.
• Check out our other benefits at Block.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed