Block
Financial Services
SeniorDataScientist,AI&ModelRisk
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“Senior Data Scientist, AI & Model Risk at Block. Skills: AI Risk Management, Generative AI, Model Risk Management. Lead AI Risk Assessments for generative AI. Lead AI Risk Assessments for LLM use cases”
Industry & Context.
Drive risk-based decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of related experience, Bachelor's degree in quantitative field, 3+ years experience with Master's, PhD without experience, Proficiency in Python, Understanding of generative AI, Understanding of interagency model risk management principles, Knowledge of AI testing methodologies, Familiarity with data privacy principles, Familiarity with data security principles
Nice to Have
Master's degree in AI/ML, Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Master's degree in Data Science, Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, Experience with AI governance tools, Experience with explainability tools, CRISC certification, PRM certification, FRM certification, AI-specific certifications, Prior experience in second-line-of-defense role, Prior experience in internal audit role, Experience developing AI risk governance frameworks
What You'll Do.
Lead AI Risk Assessments for generative AI
Lead AI Risk Assessments for LLM use cases
Embed in enterprise-wide GenAI review process
Coordinate cross-functional SMEs
Manage timelines for reviews
Review AI system design
Assess pre-deployment testing
Design independent testing
Conduct independent testing
Evaluate ongoing monitoring plans
Develop templates for AI Risk Governance
Develop tools for AI Risk Governance
Develop procedures for AI Risk Governance
Monitor evolving regulatory landscape for AI
Incorporate emerging guidance into AI risk governance
Support SFS response to regulatory inquiries
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional SMEs; Legal; Compliance; InfoSec; Data Governance; MRM; ERM; BRC; TPRM; Financial Crimes
Communication Scope
Translate technical AI concepts; Present to regulators
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple concurrent assessments, Prioritize effectively
Full Job Description
It all started with an idea at Block in 2013. Initially built to take the pain out of peer-to-peer payments, Cash App has gone from a simple product with a single purpose to a dynamic ecosystem, developing unique financial products, including Afterpay/Clearpay, to provide a better way to send, spend, invest, borrow and save to our 50+ million monthly active customers. We want to redefine the world’s relationship with money to make it more relatable, instantly available, and universally accessible. Today, Cash App has thousands of employees working globally across office and remote locations, with a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration and impact. We’ve been a distributed team since day one, and many of our roles can be done remotely from the countries where Cash App operates. No matter the location, we tailor our experience to ensure our employees are creative, productive, and happy. The Role As a Senior Data Scientist focusing on AI Operationalizing principles into processes that enable safe, effective AI deployment. If you're excited by the challenge of shaping how AI gets deployed safely and responsibly in financial services, this is the place to be. You Will Lead end-to-end AI Risk Assessments for generative AI and LLM use cases across the Bank; Embedding in Block's enterprise-wide GenAI review process, coordinating cross-functional SMEs (Legal, Compliance, InfoSec, Data Governance, MRM, ERM, BRC, TPRM, Financial Crimes), and managing timelines to ensure reviews are completed within SLA. Review AI system design and documentation; Including retrieval sources, assumptions, limitations, fallback plans, guardrail configurations, and change management procedures — across banking use cases such as fraud detection, BSA/AML compliance, credit decisioning, and customer-facing applications, ensuring governance controls are commensurate with each use case's risk profile. Assess pre-deployment testing for adequacy inclusive of output integrity, hallucination dete
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