About Block
Empowering economic freedom through innovative financial solutions
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: SQ) with a market cap over $40B
- Over 50 million monthly active users across its platforms
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Offers products like Square, Cash App, and TIDAL
Block, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a financial technology company that provides a suite of products including Square, Cash App, and TIDAL. With over 50 million monthly active users, Block is focused on economic empowerment through accessible financial services. The company went pu...
🎁 Benefits
Block offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and comprehensive health benefits. Employees enjoy a flexible remote work po...
🌟 Culture
Block fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, encouraging diverse perspectives to drive solutions. The company emphasizes collaboration acros...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Block is seeking a Risk Business Partner to own the end-to-end risk agenda for a designated function. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and implement risk management frameworks. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in risk management.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in risk management, with experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks across various functions. You understand the importance of fostering a risk-aware culture and have a proven track record of partnering with stakeholders to enhance risk practices. Your analytical skills are top-notch, allowing you to build and monitor KPIs and KRIs effectively. You are comfortable coaching product teams on 'risk-by-design' practices and can communicate complex risk concepts clearly to diverse audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working cross-functionally with teams such as Engineering and Data Science.
Desirable
Experience in financial services or technology sectors is a plus. Familiarity with automated monitoring solutions and risk assessment methodologies will set you apart. You have a proactive approach to identifying emerging risk trends and can drive executive reporting on risk shifts and indicators.
What you'll do
In this role, you will own the end-to-end risk agenda for your designated function, ensuring that all risk management activities align with the company's strategic objectives. You will partner with various teams, including Product, Engineering, and Compliance, to implement and enhance the Risk Management Framework. Your responsibilities will include building and monitoring KPIs and KRIs to identify emerging risk trends, as well as coaching product teams on best practices for integrating risk considerations into their workflows. You will also drive executive reporting on risk shifts and emerging indicators, serving as a liaison between the business and the second and third lines of defense. Your role will be crucial in fostering a strong risk culture within the organization and ensuring that sound risk practices support business strategies.
What we offer
At Block, we are committed to economic empowerment and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. You will have the opportunity to work remotely within the US, allowing for flexibility in your work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages professional growth. Join us in building a financial system that is open to everyone and make a meaningful impact in the world of finance.
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