Risk Business Partner

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
As a Risk Business Partner supporting a designated function, you will own the end-to-end risk agenda for the function and partner cross-functionally (Product, Engineering, Design, Compliance, Legal, etc.) You will act as a trusted advisor to functional stakeholders, helping to implement and enhance the Risk Management Framework while fostering a strong risk culture and ensuring that our business strategies are supported by sound risk practices.
This role can be hired remotely in the US.
You Will

• 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

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're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any legally protected class. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page
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 candidate's 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 location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$163,600 - $245,400 USD
Zone B:
$152,200 - $228,200 USD
Zone C:
$144,000 - $216,000 USD
Zone D:
$135,800 - $203,600 USD
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
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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 offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.