Staff Data Analyst, Block Compliance

Block

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$171,800–$257,600 / yr
Posted
133 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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 key workstreams to deliver actionable analytics for internal leaders and external regulators. Day-to-day 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 skills in SQL, Tableau, Looker, and ETL development, with the ability to communicate findings clearly across various levels of abstraction. The role addresses the specific challenge of quantifying compliance risks and measuring program effectiveness within a complex regulatory environment. Preferred technical skills include automation using Python, R, or Prefect, alongside potential CAMS certification or fintech experience.

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 internal Compliance and Product roadmaps to influence strategy.
  • Transform raw data into insights to educate partners on the impact of new regulations and policies.
  • Collaborate with legal and engineering teams to inform the construction of essential compliance program elements.
  • Translate complex data findings into actionable insights through expert written and verbal communication.
  • Manage multiple high-impact workstreams while navigating different levels of technical and non-technical abstraction.
  • Use subject matter expertise in Financial Crimes and AML to coach and influence internal and external stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • You must have 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's degree, or equivalent experience.
  • You must have at least 5 years of experience in Compliance and AML.
  • You must possess expert-level skills in SQL and data analysis/visualization tools like Tableau or Looker.
  • You must be an expert in ETL development.
  • You must have a proven track record of solving complex problems using deep technical expertise.
  • You must have experience communicating complex data to diverse audiences through written, verbal, and visual formats.
  • CAMS or other AML certifications are preferred but not required.
  • Experience with Python, R, or Prefect for automation is preferred.

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