Jakub Jurek

Jakub Jurek is an experienced professional in data science and risk analytics, currently serving as the Head of Risk Analytics and Data Science at Block since June 2025. Previously, as Chief Data Officer at Varo Bank from December 2020 to June 2025, Jurek led data product strategy and infrastructure initiatives that fueled business growth. Prior roles include Chief Data Officer at Figure, where Jurek focused on optimizing lending solutions, and Vice President of Data Science at Wealthfront, overseeing data science and analytics for a platform managing over $12 billion in assets. Academic roles have included appointments as a Visiting Assistant Professor at The Wharton School and Assistant Professor at Princeton University, with a research focus on financial management. Jurek holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics (Finance) and an A.B. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University.