We are looking for a Sanctions Program Manager to join Square and support the continued build out of our Seller Sanctions program.  Our mission is to make banking and financial services accessible to the underserved and unbanked by designing and implementing an outstanding compliance program to help grow the Seller business while protecting the broader financial ecosystem and the Company.  
In this role, you will support the Sanctions Operations team by contributing to the design and effectiveness of preventative and detective measures to enable proper detection and ongoing review as part of the Sanctions program.  You will collaborate with Legal and Compliance Leads, Technical and Product Managers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure our program complies with all applicable laws and regulations across jurisdictions.  You will demonstrate excellent regulatory, process and systems design, data analytics, and documentation abilities.  You will also support the Sanctions Operations team in the OFAC Regulatory Reporting process.

You will:

• Evaluate current operational processes and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry best practices
• Make recommendations and assist in executing process improvements and procedure updates for the Sanctions Operations team
• Draft and maintain relevant documentation and content for changes to the program in accordance with regulatory updates, new products, and overall Compliance team policies and procedures
• Communicate the progress of and oversee the end-to-end implementation of each operational change to leadership and relevant stakeholders
• Identify and evaluate OFAC/Sanctions requirements for new and existing products or features through performing Sanctions Risk Assessment 
• Build tactical and scalable solutions for operational teams to manage compliance tasks and risks
• Assist Technical Managers in Tuning at the interdiction filter system level and the case management level 
• Submit OFAC regulatory reports (ARBP - annual report of blocked property, blocked transactions and rejected transactions)

You have:

• 4+ years as a program manager with direct experience in OFAC/Sanctions within Operations, Advisory or System Optimization/Data Analytics in a financial services firm, preferably in the payment or Fintech space
• Direct experience in submitting OFAC regulatory reports (ARBP - annual report of blocked property, blocked transactions, rejected transactions and VSDs - voluntary self disclosures)
• Strong knowledge in OFAC/Sanctions regulations and industry trends, preferably with hands-on knowledge of MSB regulatory requirements
• Superb organization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability in an agile and fast-paced environment
• Ability to execute independently and work with team members of all levels
• A mindset to deliver results proactively, resourcefully, and methodically

Even Better:

• Proven working experience as an OFAC/Sanctions Operations, Advisory or System Optimization/Data Analytics lead
• Relevant industry certifications (CAMS, CGSS, ACSS, CFE, CFCS, CRCM)
• Experience in international markets
• Experience with Bridger, Looker and/or SQL 

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.

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.