Job Description

Overview

As a Risk Business Partner embedded in our Product organization, you'll own the end-to-end risk agenda for Bitcoin, Lending, and/or Card products. Working closely with Product, Engineering, Design, and Legal & Compliance teams, you'll help ship innovative features safely while ensuring risk considerations are woven into every stage of the product lifecycle. You'll serve as a trusted advisor, implementing risk frameworks and fostering a strong risk culture that balances innovation with sound risk practices.

You Will

• Lead structured risk assessments for new features and product iterations
• Design and implement scalable controls integrated into product flows
• 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

You Have

• 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
• Bachelor's degree required (Finance, Business, Engineering, or related)
• Professional risk certifications preferred (FRM, CRISC, CISA, or CAMS)
• Experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, based solely on the core competencies required of the role, without regard to any legally protected class. We are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants should share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will handle requests confidentially.

Inclusion & Diversity page. Full-time Employee Benefits Include The Following

Full-time Employee Benefits Include The Following

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked, max 80 hours per calendar year for non-exempt; covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt)
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

To find a locations zone designation, please refer to the resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

Zone A

$135,200$202,800 USD

Zone B

$125,800$188,600 USD

Zone C

$119,000$178,400 USD

Zone D

$108,200$162,200 USD

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

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Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offerings. Check out our other benefits at Block.

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