Staff Data Analyst, Block Compliance

Block

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$171,800–$257,600 / yr
Posted
133 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $198k
This role $215k
$140k most similar roles pay here $270k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $161,037–$234,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $215k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Block

Block, Inc. (formerly Square) is a financial technology company operating the Square merchant payments ecosystem, Cash App peer-to-peer payments, TIDAL music streaming, and Bitcoin-focused financial services. Industry: Financial Technology & Payments

Block currently has 53 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $217,800–$326,800 across 52 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Data Analyst, Block Compliance

The Staff Data Analyst joins the Block Compliance Analytics team to place data at the center of the compliance organization. This role focuses on the Financial Crimes and AML space, where the individual will develop strategies and lead workstreams to deliver actionable analytics for internal leaders and external regulators. Key responsibilities include leading data strategy for regulatory engagements, performing ETL development, validating source data, and translating complex data into insights regarding policy impacts. The candidate must possess expert-level skills in SQL, Tableau, Looker, and ETL development, with the ability to communicate findings through high-quality visualization and writing. Preferred technical skills include automation using Python, R, or Prefect. This role solves critical problems by quantifying compliance risks and aligning regulatory expectations with product roadmaps within a complex financial crimes landscape.

What does a Data Analyst earn?

Median $127950 from 39 postings across 21 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead data strategy for regulatory engagements including ETL development, source data validation, and analysis.
  • Connect regulatory expectations and commitments to the internal Compliance and Product roadmaps.
  • Transform raw data into actionable insights regarding the impact of new regulations and policies on Block platforms.
  • Collaborate with legal and engineering teams to inform the construction of essential compliance program elements.
  • Translate complex data findings into clear narratives for both internal stakeholders and external regulators.
  • Manage multiple high-impact workstreams by navigating different levels of technical and non-technical communication.
  • Use subject matter expertise in Financial Crimes and AML to coach and influence cross-functional partners.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Compliance and AML.
  • Expert level proficiency in SQL and data analysis/visualization tools like Tableau or Looker.
  • Expertise in ETL development.
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems using deep technical expertise.
  • Experience communicating complex data insights through written, verbal, and visual formats for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to manage projects and define problems within a fast-paced environment.
  • Optional: CAMS or other AML certification and experience with Python, R, or Prefect.

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