Staff Data Scientist, Block
Risk
$207.9-311.9k
This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Salary will vary with location
Financial services ecosystem
Job no longer available
Financial services ecosystem
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$207.9-311.9k
This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Salary will vary with location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create better tools to help everyone access the economy.
Role
Who you are
- A bachelor degree in statistics, data science, or similar STEM field with 12+ years of experience in a relevant role OR
- A graduate degree in statistics, data science, or similar STEM field with 6-8+ years of experience in a relevant role
- Advanced proficiency with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Looker, etc)
- Experience with scripting and data analysis programming languages, such as Python or R
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in several of the following areas: statistics, optimization, product analytics, causal inference, and/or experimentation
- Responsible for the entire analytics process, including problem definition, developing metrics, data extraction and manipulation, visualization, and the creation and implementation of analytical/statistical models
- A knack for turning ambiguous problems into clear deliverables and actionable insights
- World-class communication skills and the ability to present complex data in a simple and clear manner
What the job involves
- Cash App is hiring a Staff Data Scientist to establish and scale a first line risk management program
- This individual will be a key strategic partner to the Head of First Line Risk and Monitoring as well as Cash App’s Chief Operating Officer and help develop and implement a data-driven and comprehensive risk management program
- They will be responsible for leveraging data to enable robust testing and monitoring processes and risk management strategies against existing risks across Cash App’s ecosystem, as well as new and emerging risks
- This individual will use data to help facilitate decision-making across various company-wide initiatives and risk programs
- Perform in-depth analysis of large datasets using SQL and scripting languages to deliver actionable insights and identify opportunities for cross-functional partners and senior management across Cash Product, Business, Compliance, and Legal teams
- Approach problems from first principles and apply a systems-thinking approach to solve a diverse array of problems
- Develop, forecast, and report on key metrics that drive strategic decisions and facilitate decision-making for critical risk and business initiatives
- Become a subject matter expert in first line risk management, anticipating emerging business risks and customer behaviors and understanding their impact on measurement and insights
- Establish the framework for a consolidated risk management dashboard, including data and dashboard modeling, ensuring a comprehensive view of risk across the organization
- Build and share data visualizations and create self-serve dashboards for partners
- Write efficient code for processing, cleansing, and integrating data from various sources, resulting in curated ETL datasets that the broader team can easily utilize
Our take
Block is a financial services technology company comprising of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD. Its biggest brand, Square, offers hardware and software for small to medium-sized businesses enabling them to manage the entire payment lifecycle. It functions similarly to Shopify and Stripe, but has paired online payment processing with physical devices such as registers, payment terminals, and mobile card readers.
The business was originally founded as Square in 2009 by Jack Dorsey of Twitter fame. Already well-established with SMEs all over the globe, Square has significantly benefited from the increased demand for mobile payment systems. Its order management feature remains a go-to tool for small businesses that otherwise didn't have the proper infrastructure in place when demand for home delivery surged.
Square rebranded as Block in December 2021, with the Square brand name remaining in place for their seller business. The company has since come under fire for its security practices, facing lawsuits in relation to a major breach of CashApp user data, and in 2024 announced plans to reduce its workforce in order to cut costs. Despite these setbacks, there is every chance the business will move past this, though it may take some time to rebuild trust in its product.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- 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 to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
- Learning and Development resources
- Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jack Dorsey
(CEO)Having studied at and dropped out of New York University, Jack founded Twitter in March 2006, where he has served as CEO since. He co-founded Square with Jim in February 2009, and has remained its CEO ever since.
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