Data Scientist • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in data science with a focus on risk management — your experience includes developing analytical frameworks and implementing machine learning models to drive decision-making. You are skilled in Python and SQL, enabling you to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable insights. You understand regulatory requirements and can balance compliance with customer experience, ensuring that risk policies are both effective and user-friendly.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams including Compliance, Risk, and Engineering — your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly helps bridge gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders. You are detail-oriented and have a strong analytical mindset, allowing you to evaluate heuristic and ML-driven decisions effectively.

Desirable

Experience in the financial technology sector is a plus, as is familiarity with transaction monitoring and dispute resolution processes. A background in developing risk policies that are scalable and defensible will set you apart. You are comfortable working in a remote setting and can manage your time effectively to meet project deadlines.

What you'll do

In this role, you will develop and implement automatic risk decisions designed to mitigate Block's regulatory risk within the Transaction Monitoring and Disputes organization. You will apply data-driven techniques to identify opportunities for improvement and design risk policies that directly impact how Block manages risk across its major brands. Your work will involve building analytical frameworks and evaluating both heuristic and machine learning-driven decisions.

You will partner closely with Compliance, Risk, Machine Learning, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Product stakeholders to ensure that risk policies align with regulatory requirements while also enhancing customer experience. Your insights will escalate to our Risk operations teams for further review, making your contributions vital to the overall risk management strategy.

What we offer

Block provides a flexible work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in the US. We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to bring your unique insights to our team. You will have the opportunity to impact how we manage risk and contribute to our mission of economic empowerment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.