US Regulatory Lead, Square Compliance

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The Square Compliance team is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Regulatory Program Manager to join our dynamic team. As the Regulatory Program Manager, you will  be responsible for overseeing internal controls, risk assessments, compliance with regulatory requirements, interaction with global governance team as well as audit teams, addressing regulatory exams and issues management, as well as implementing and driving the strategy to  ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.  The Regulatory Program Manager will report to the Head of Square Compliance and work internally alongside the Compliance Product Managers, Program Managers and the Compliance Leads to enhance and mature our compliance program. Additionally, the Program Manager will also collaborate with other teams at Square and external parties.

You Will:

• Work with the foundational teams to manage external audits and examinations for Square Compliance and design and manage any necessary remediation efforts

• Help create Square Compliance specific content that is included in the materials and documentations distributed to the Board of Directors across markets following Block’s directions.

• Develop program documentation related to the Square compliance program

• Work cross-functionally with Block’s compliance governance, Internal Audit, Legal, and other teams within Square to support our BSA/AML Program

• Conduct and implement ongoing enhancements to our AML and Sanctions internal controls and partner with internal Testing and Monitoring to action items arising from testing

• work with product compliance team on managing the requirements and controls for new product launch and existing product enhancements

• Support the end-to-end implementation of assigned programs

• Communicate progress and results to all relevant partners

• Stay on top of regulatory developments, industry trends and Square roadmaps to guide decisions

You Have:

• Minimum 7 years of work experience in a project management-based role and compliance roles

•  Minimum of 15 years Experience in the governance of an anti-money laundering program within the financial services space

• Knowledge in payment regulations or scheme rules 

• An analytical and metrics-driven approach to create substantiated solutions

• Experience collaborating with team members and partners of all levels

• Experience working resourcefully and methodically

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a track record of successfully managing regulatory compliance programs. 

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 $239,600 - USD $359,400
Zone B: USD $239,600 - USD $359,400
Zone C: USD $239,600 - USD $359,400
Zone D: USD $239,600 - USD $359,400

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.

Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Because the material duties of this role involve direct or indirect access to sensitive personal or financial data, a criminal background check is required following a contingent offer of employment.

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.