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Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

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Block

Aug 31

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Banking & Finance
  • San Francisco

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years experience in the financial services industry, preferably in AML/CFT or fraud detection and investigation, risk management, or compliance
  • 4-year undergraduate degree (minimum)
  • Ability to think dynamically, multi-task, organize, and prioritize responsibilities
  • Experience understanding legal and regulatory concepts and converting them into relevant, practical business requirements
  • Experience in case management systems (Actimize, Fiserv, etc.)
  • Experience investigating activity in common consumer and business financial products (checking, savings, loans, P2P payments)
  • Experience in SQL (experience with Vertica/Snowflake a plus)
  • AML/CFT Certifications (ACFCS, ACAMS, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • You will:
  • Monitor and act upon compliance-related alerts and referrals
  • Investigate and document incidents of potential money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes
  • Utilize internal and external resources to identify and analyze financial crimes trends
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other partner teams in support of the Bank’s AML/CFT program
  • Identify and assess weak points and make appropriate recommendations to prevent and/or minimize financial crimes risk to the Bank
  • Contribute to projects optimizing the AML/CFT regulatory program and Bank operation team's processes
  • Compile time-sensitive reporting for senior management
  • File and review Suspicious Activity Reports
  • Occasionally attend compliance-related seminars to stay abreast of the compliance industry

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst?

The primary responsibility of the Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst is to investigate cases of suspected money laundering or fraud, analyze trends in nefarious activity, and devise strategies to prevent or mitigate risks associated with such activities.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably in AML/CFT or fraud detection, and at least a 4-year undergraduate degree.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, preferred qualifications include experience in SQL (with a focus on Vertica/Snowflake) and AML/CFT certifications such as ACFCS or ACAMS.

What internal teams will the Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst collaborate with?

The Analyst will collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other partner teams to support the bank's AML/CFT program.

Is this position eligible for benefits?

Yes, full-time employees in this position will receive various benefits including healthcare coverage, retirement plans with company match, employee stock purchase program, and wellness programs among others.

What is the pay range for this position?

The pay range varies by location and is categorized into zones. For example, Zone A ranges from USD $122,900 to USD $184,300 while Zone D ranges from USD $98,300 to USD $147,500.

Does the company have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Block is committed to building a more inclusive economy and values diversity in the workplace, ensuring all candidates are evaluated consistently without regard to protected classes.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the company offers learning and development resources as part of its employee benefits.

Will the position require filing Suspicious Activity Reports?

Yes, one of the duties of the Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst includes filing and reviewing Suspicious Activity Reports.

Is a criminal background check required for this role?

Yes, a criminal background check is required following a contingent offer of employment due to the nature of the role involving access to sensitive personal or financial data.

What do you want to build?

Technology
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Block is Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, TBD, and our foundational teams such as Counsel, Finance, and People that provide guidance at the corporate level. These are our building blocks, united by our shared purpose of economic empowerment. Together we’re creating tools to help expand access to the economy. Square helps sellers more easily run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services.Cash App is focused on redefining the world’s relationship with money by making it more relatable, instantly available, and universally accessible. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source projects that advance the use of Bitcoin as a tool for economic empowerment.TIDAL is a global platform for musicians and their fans that uses unique content, experiences, and services to bring fans closer to the artists they love and give artists the tools to succeed as entrepreneurs.TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution. Together, we’re working to help our diverse audiences — sellers, individuals, artists, fans, developers, and all the people in between — overcome barriers to access the economy.