Staff Data Analyst, Block Compliance

Block

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Staff Data Analyst will join the Block Compliance Analytics team chartered to put data at the center of the Compliance organization. You have a proven track record in the Financial Crimes and AML space, and in this role you will develop strategies and lead key workstreams to deliver actionable analytics to leaders throughout the Block business and tell the story of our Compliance program to regulators and external parties. Focused on quantifying compliance risks and driving effectiveness, you will enable Block to redefine the world's relationship with money.

Requirements

8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6+ years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of Compliance/AML experience
Expert level abilities in SQL and data analysis/visualization tools (i.e. Tableau, Looker)
Expert in ETL development
Proven track record solving large and complex problems without clear answers, using deep and broad technical expertise
Vision 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 Haves

CAMS or other AML certification
Experience in the FinTech or consulting industry or with financial crimes compliance systems, technologies and processes.
Experience with automation using Python, R or Prefect

Responsibilities

Lead data strategy for our regulatory engagements - from ETL development to source data validation to analysis
Connect the dots between regulatory expectations, commitments, and the Compliance and Product roadmaps in order to influence strategy
Harness raw data to educate internal and external partners on the impact of new regulation, policies, or environmental changes to our compliance program and the Block platforms.
Collaborate with partners from legal to engineering to inform strategic builds of essential compliance program elements
Establish yourself as a leader in the organization, by connecting insights to action through expert communication and cross-functional alignment
Leverage your subject matter expertise to educate, coach and influence in and out of the organization with a focus on contributing to the overall, long-term success of Block
Lead multiple high-impact workstreams, through ability to seamlessly navigate levels of abstraction in written and verbal communications.