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Block · 17 hours ago

Risk Business Partner

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$149K/yr - $223K/yr
date8+ years exp

Block is a company focused on economic empowerment, and they are seeking a Risk Business Partner to own the end-to-end risk agenda for a designated function. This role involves partnering cross-functionally, implementing risk management frameworks, and fostering a strong risk culture within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Own the end to end risk agenda for the designated function (RCSA, control register, issue management, risk acceptances, etc.)
Build and monitor KPIs/KRIs to identify emerging risk trends
Partner with Engineering and Data Science on automated monitoring solutions
Coach product teams on "risk-by-design" practices
Drive executive reporting on risk shifts and emerging indicators
Serve as liaison between business and second/third lines of defense
Manage regulatory obligations and audit findings
Champion risk ownership mindset across business units

Qualification

Fintech risk managementRisk frameworks implementationRegulatory compliance managementStakeholder managementAgile environmentsCommunication skillsProfessional risk certificationsData Science collaborationExecutive reporting

Required

8+ years of fintech risk management experience, preferably in Bitcoin, Lending, or Card Products
Strong understanding of financial services regulatory landscape
Track record of implementing risk frameworks in agile environments
Experience partnering with engineering/product teams on risk controls
Proven success in regulatory compliance management
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership

Preferred

Professional risk certifications preferred (FRM, CRISC, CISA, or CAMS)

Benefits

Remote work
Medical insurance
Flexible time off
Retirement savings plans
Modern family planning

Company

Block

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Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment.
dateFounded in 1990
location
Oakland, California, US
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://block.xyz/

H1B Sponsorship

Block has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Amrita Ahuja
Chief Financial Officer
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Lookman Olusanya
CFO, Square
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