Intelligence 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
We are looking for Intelligence Analysts to join Block and support the continued buildout and evolution of our Block Compliance Intelligence Program which sits within the Financial Crimes Function. The mission of the Intelligence team at Block is to serve as the central intelligence and investigative arm on activity involving the most complex, high risk and/or highly sensitive case referrals on the Block's product and services. The team serves as an escalation point internally for multiple teams, and also triages matters stemming from internal business partners and inquiries from law enforcement agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
In this role, you will support the Intelligence organization by effectively receiving and tracking all Cash and Square SAR supporting documentation requests from various law enforcement agencies, receive and respond to 314B requests, conduct open source and internal checks on subjects, as well as provide law enforcement agencies with the necessary information and documentation surrounding their requests. The role will also require the receiving and tracking of other various law enforcement inquiries, such as Keep Open Letters, National Security Letters, as well as exposure scrubbing from external leads using a multitude of tools and ways.
You Will

• Monitor and act upon supporting documentation requests from law enforcement, filed by either the SIU or various SAR teams
• Track and document each SAR request, besides other various law enforcement requests, and follow up with law enforcement for any additional inquiries
• Track, document and triage each 314b request from member institutions
• Support the broader SIU team and investigators with their casework, including running SQL and Snowflake queries to provide necessary investigative data
• Interact with internal stakeholders to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and policies
• Work cross-functionally with Operations teams across Block in addition to other Compliance programs such as the Emerging Risk program.
• Conduct open source scraping and subject research prior to case assignments

You Have

• 2 years' experience as an Intelligence Analyst or experience in EDD, transaction monitoring/compliance/AML with a financial institution, law enforcement or a payment-focused company preferred
• Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, risks, and typologies
• A strong operations mindset involving time sensitive directives and ability to self-manage workflow across competing priorities
• An ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a drive to deliver outstanding results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with open source research and collections techniques

Even Better

• Relevant industry certifications (CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CRCM)
• Experience with SQL and/or Snowflake
• Cryptocurrency Investigations
• Intelligence Community or Law Enforcement background

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:
$88,100 - $132,100 USD
Zone B:
$82,000 - $123,000 USD
Zone C:
$75,000 - $112,400 USD
Zone D:
$66,100 - $99,100 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.