We are looking for a senior policy and government relations expert to lead crypto policy for Block. You will be an expert on crypto policy and regulatory issues, with an ability to speak to both technical and policy audiences. You will have experience managing complex policy matters, working with many partners to guide outcomes, and advocating on behalf of issues at the intersection of financial services and technology. You will collaborate with other teams and with Block executives and senior colleagues in product, operations, compliance, legal, and communications. You will report to the Head of Global Policy.

You Will:

• Engage with Block executives, product leadership, policy colleagues, regulatory and product counsel, and compliance teams to develop a strategic global crypto policy plan.
• Advocate for positive policy and regulatory outcomes in the crypto space, and craft positions for us that will further establish us as leaders in this industry.
• Develop thoughtful strategies for both proactive and reactive engagement on important government actions across the globe, and coordinate implementation of that engagement across Block businesses.
• Build coalitions through relationships with industry policy partners, advocacy groups and academics. You will also manage our primary crypto trade associations, advisory bodies, and consultant contracts.

You Have:

• 15+ years of experience in public policy work, with a preference for experience in government, financial services, and technology sectors.
• Experience in cryptocurrency required.
• Experience navigating complex and technical policy issues, with multiple partners.
• Experience developing policy proposals, regulatory comment, and working with coalitions.
• Experience working collaboratively across internal teams.
• Advocacy skills and an ability to explain complicated issues and policy positions to any audience.

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, 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, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

Perks

We want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness perks
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources

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.