Under the guidance of Cash Customer Operations (CCO) Operational Risk Lead, the issue management lead will design, implement and oversee the issue management program for CCO. 

Within the Operational Excellence Team, this role will have end to end responsibility  of the centralized Issue management process including: program development, training, template design and management, identification of new issues, prioritization of remediation activities, remediation identification, and ongoing testing. 

You will:

• In collaboration with the Operational Risk and Operational Excellence Leadership, design, development and implementation of the CCO issue management program 
• Facilitation of the Issue Management program across CCO
• Training of stakeholders on issue management and onboarding to the program 
• Oversight of remediation for all CCO issues including regulatory findings including design plans, stop gaps, and execution for remediation
• Partnership with key individuals within the organization to reduce risk exposure, and remediate open issues in a structured manner
• Participates in efforts and/or activities that ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Identifies gaps and inform solutions that minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, systems or human errors
• Identifies gaps and inform solutions that minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, systems or human errors
• Plan, schedule and track timelines and milestones towards corrective actions and remediations
• Communications related to issues including the leadership, stakeholders, and bank partner including regular reporting of status to stakeholders and  Senior Management
• Regular engagement with business stakeholders including product, legal, and compliance
• Review incoming escalation cases and assess appropriate prioritization and ownership
• Monitor any emergency cases and coordinate immediate response teams into action
• Develop and evolve Issue Management best practices and documents

You have:

• 5+ years of experience in Issue, Risk, or Control Management
• General understanding of relevant financial services regulation and supervisory expectations for large complex financial institutions
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively problem solve
• Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
• Meaningful knowledge across the enterprise risk management and/or operational risk management frameworks, including risk identification, risk strategy, processes and controls
• Experience planning and organizing cross functional work, building teams, and managing stakeholder groups to drive complex, high-priority efforts through to completion
• Ability to communicate to executive leadership through written and oral presentation/documentation
• Experience providing practical advice under pressure and prioritizing work.
• Track record of managing internal relationships and demonstrated experience in leading sustained change and change management efforts
• Experience contributing at both the strategic and tactical level, focused in collaboration and leading by influence.
• G-Suite & Slack (or similar communication platforms)

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 $125,600 - USD $153,600
Zone B: USD $116,800 - USD $142,800
Zone C: USD $110,500 - USD $135,100
Zone D: USD $100,500 - USD $122,900

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 
• Additional Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources 

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.

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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.

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.