Emerging Risk Data Analyst

The Role The Emerging Risk team acts as an aggregator of intelligence, analysis, leads, fraud typologies, and risk assessments that can be used to inform decisions across Compliance. We are looking for a Senior Emerging Risk Data Analyst to drive our data analysis strategy and provide data insights to the team. You will work closely with other Emerging Risk analysts and cross-functional partners to fulfill data requests, identify key data in new and complex datasets, and build a framework to automate dashboards, metrics, and reporting. You Will: • 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 You Have: • 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 Even Better: • 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 We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any legally protected class. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page Full-time employee benefits include the following: • 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 These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans. Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. Zone A: $135,200 - $202,800 USD Zone B: $125,800 - $188,600 USD Zone C: $119,000 - $178,400 USD Zone D: $108,200 - $162,200 USD Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws. Contact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions. 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. Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. 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