Detection Operations Analyst

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
((2-3 sentences about the team and the role. What does the team do? Where does it sit? Block's Detection Operations Team safeguards our financial ecosystem by enforcing compliance standards and managing risk across our platform. The team is responsible for enforcing Block's Terms of Service and ensuring adherence to payment network and financial partner requirements through due diligence reviews of high-risk businesses. Working across multiple platforms including, Slack, Salesforce, and other internal systems, the team responds to and resolves critical escalations from partners, vendors, and internal teams while mitigating regulatory exposure and protecting Block's financial interests.
As a Detection Operations Analyst, you will drive compliance excellence across Block's ecosystem by investigating and assessing high-risk scenarios, and detecting transaction anomalies. In this critical role, you'll make decisions that protect Block's integrity while also supporting legitimate business growth.
You Will

• Conduct Due Diligence reviews on high risk merchant account populations.
• Work highly visible cases that are sensitive in nature and respond to merchants regarding surcharging concerns, prohibited products, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to review and analyze cases and investigate accounts to determine patterns, activity and decision making.
• Liaise with Square Partnerships Compliance & Advisory (S-PCA) Team on topics related to restricted and prohibited merchants identified by both Square's network and banking partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Customer Success, Account Management, and Sales to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, regulations and our terms of service.
• Complete work within procedural guidance and apply procedures in a variety of account scenarios, with the ability to interpret procedures for more complex scenarios
• Effectively manage time, utilize resources, and complete assigned work in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in team meetings and training sessions.

You Have

• 3+ years experience in BSA/AML/KYC, Fraud, or Compliance related work, preferably in the fintech payments space.
• Investigative skills, including familiarity with public record research and database tools.
• Transaction analysis skills that apply across numerous financial products in complex scenarios.
• Adept ability to communicate both verbally and written with employees at multiple levels.
• Basic knowledge of the payment network rules and regulations.

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 an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
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 a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
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:
$40.34 - $60.53 USD
Zone B:
$37.55 - $56.30 USD
Zone C:
$34.33 - $51.44 USD
Zone D:
$30.29 - $45.38 USD
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.