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We are looking for a Risk & Control Lead to join Square’s Compliance team. Our mission is to help build compliant and empowering products, assess and manage regulatory risk, and guide the evolution of compliance practices. As Square’s Risk & Control Lead, you will lead Square’s risk and control function. In this role, you will help design and execute the strategy to conduct company and product compliance risk assessments, and may need to support regulatory examinations, independent audits, the customer risk rating program, change management, and issue management. You will also lead the team in developing a strategy for developing and enhancing an internal controls inventory and completing other compliance projects with significant company-wide impact. You will support Square's compliance vision by working together with other compliance and counsel personnel to guide the compliance program forward, focusing on compliance risk analysis and related controls. You will report directly to Square’s Regulatory Compliance lead.

You will:

• Develop and execute the vision for the compliance risk analysis and internal control function
• Coordinate your team’s activities with the other functions in Compliance Governance and the broader Compliance organization
• Research relevant laws and regulations and work with Compliance Governance, Product Compliance Managers, and Legal to provide regulatory guidance and interpretation
• Communicate complex legal and regulatory concepts in an audience-appropriate manner
• Provide expert advice for the design of policies, programs, procedures, and other controls
• Lead and contribute to special projects with high impact to Square’s compliance program

You have:

• 7 or more years of experience in financial services compliance risk management
• 3 or more years of people management experience
• Applied risk management concepts (e.g. COSO, three lines of defense)
• Expertise in one of the following subject-matter areas: BSA/AML/sanctions, consumer lending, consumer protection, or payments
• Experience with international compliance requirements and programs
• Demonstrated ability to develop compliance risk management programs
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to build relationships and establish trust and credibility with business leads, external partners, and regulators through collaborative and independent initiatives
• Experience in coaching and developing teams

Even better:

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CAMS, CRCM, FINRA, CFE)
• Expertise in more than one of the subject-matter areas listed above
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualization platforms
• Experience with GRC tools (e.g. Protecht, RSA Archer, SAI Global, ZenGRC)

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 $152,100 - USD $185,900
Zone B: USD $141,500 - USD $172,900
Zone C: USD $133,800 - USD $163,600
Zone D: USD $121,700 - USD $148,700

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.

US and Canada EEOC Statement

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.

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.