Compliance Third-Party Risk Management Program Manager

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 Compliance Governance and Reporting (CGR) team manages important components of Block’s Compliance Risk Management Framework and is part of Global Policy and Governance (GPG) within Block Compliance.  The CGR team has responsibility for the following: Policy Governance, Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Compliance Risk Assessments, Third Party Risk Management, and Board Reporting.

As a Compliance TPRM Program Manager you will join a remote first team that provides guidance and centralized support for inbound and outbound processes related to third-party engagements. This team will develop the Compliance TPRM framework that supports our goals and meet regulatory requirements and establishing the enterprise-wide governance, tools, coordination, standardization, and processes for Compliance related Inbound External Partner requests and Outbound third-party due diligence reviews. 

You will:

• Help maintain the Compliance Third-party Risk Management framework outlining minimum expectations / requirements 

• Support end-to-end process for inbound external partner compliance requests 

• Support compliance program requirements related to the review of outbound risk assessments, questionnaires, and ongoing oversight for third-party relationships

• Monitor, track, and report the end-to-end TPRM program at the Block, Inc. level for compliance related third parties

• Analyze complex compliance risk topics and tailor to leadership audiences such as boards of directors, executives, and senior managers

• Maintain a central repository housing a complete inventory of all compliance engagements with third parties which includes all historical records, all inbound/outbound requests, due diligence reviews, Compliance-TPRM reporting, etc.

• Communicate program requirements to promote program adoption, and advise on appropriate third-party risk management matters that promote effective risk management

• Work with various partners across Block, including Procurement, Legal, and other Compliance team members to support adoption and consistency with the Compliance Risk Management framework

You have:

• 5+ or more years of experience managing a third-party risk management program within a regulated financial services environment

• Applied risk management concepts (e.g. COSO, ISO, three lines of defense) in similar companies in the past

• Experience managing and monitoring third-party portfolios 

• Expertise in several of the following subject-matter areas: BSA/AML/sanctions, consumer lending, consumer protection, or payments

• Understanding and experience with international compliance requirements 

• Adaptability in an agile and fast-paced environment

• Experience effectively collaborating with team members of all levels, and building partnerships with other functional areas of the business

• A mindset to deliver results proactively, resourcefully, and methodically.

Even better:

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CAMS, CRCM, CFE, CTPRP, CRVPM)

• Deep domain expertise in data analytics and visualization platforms

• Industry experience working in consultancy practice, development of tools/systems to support scale and efficiency across enterprise risk or compliance risk management domains

• Implementation experience with GRC tools (e.g. RSA Archer, OneTrust, Protecht) in large complex organizations.

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.

Zone A: USD $135,200 - USD $202,800
Zone B: USD $125,800 - USD $188,600
Zone C: USD $119,000 - USD $178,400
Zone D: USD $108,200 - USD $162,200

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. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• 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 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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 a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 

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.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.