Head of Risk Analytics and Data Science

Posted 7 Days Ago
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7 Locations
Hybrid
290K-435K Annually
Expert/Leader
Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Our purpose is economic empowerment.
The Role
The Head of Risk Analytics and Data Science at Block will lead a team, develop strategies for risk management, and collaborate with senior leaders on risk and fraud programs.
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The Role
We are looking for a senior leader to join and lead Block's Risk Risk Analytics & Data Science. This group oversees all risk analytics and data science work across Block (including Cash App, Afterpay, and Square).
You will be a part of Block's Risk organization and report directly to Block's Risk Lead (akin to Chief Risk Officer), who reports directly to the CEO of Block. You will partner closely with senior product, business, engineering, machine learning, and operations leaders to measure and report on our risk and fraud programs, as well as Block's lending product portfolios. Block's Risk organization leads with technology and is very data driven; this role will play a large role in strategy, decision making, enhancing risk management capabilities, and supporting the growth of the company.
You Will

  • Lead and manage the Risk Analytics & Data Science organization (50-100 analysts and data scientists), providing strategic direction, mentorship, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Develop and execute strategies for leveraging data analytics, reporting, and experimentation to address risk, fraud, credit, and compliance challenges.
  • Partner and collaborate closely with some of Block's senior-most product and business leaders to integrate risk management strategies into business processes.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and ensure the organization's risk strategies align with compliance standards.
  • Provide actionable insights to the Chief Risk Officer and executive leadership by delivering comprehensive risk analyses and reporting.
  • Drive initiatives to continuously improve data quality, governance, and infrastructure in collaboration with data engineering, privacy, and security teams.


You Have

  • 15+ years of experience working in analytics and data science
  • 8+ years of experience managing large technical teams, including experience managing managers.
  • Strong expertise in risk domains, including fraud, credit risk, and compliance, preferably within fintech, banking, or financial services.
  • Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related scientific field is preferred.
  • Proficiency in advanced analytics tools and programming languages such as Python and SQL.
  • High degree of proficiency in data visualization using tools such as Mode or Tableau.
  • Strong statistical and mathematical intuition with an appreciation for concepts such as causality, selection bias, incrementality, hypothesis testing, etc.
  • Proven ability to lead and project manage large complex cross-functional initiatives.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including executives and members of the Board of Directors.
  • Track record of leveraging data-driven approaches to solve complex risk challenges.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a passion for Block's purpose of economic empowerment.


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:
$290,000 - $435,000 USD
Zone B:
$290,000 - $435,000 USD
Zone C:
$290,000 - $435,000 USD
Zone D:
$290,000 - $435,000 USD
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. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

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The Company
HQ: Oakland, CA
12,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy.

Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.

Why Work With Us

Across our ecosystem, we’re working to help our diverse audiences — sellers, individuals, artists, fans, developers, and all the people in between — overcome barriers to access the economy.

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