Compliance Manager, Square Product

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block. 

The Role

The Product Compliance team creates compliance strategies that allow the launch and growth of Square products globally. We are looking for a Compliance Manager to provide expertise in industry best practices and regulatory requirements for the US market. You will report to a Global Product Lead and ensure that we assess compliance needs, design, and implement applicable policies, and construct internal infrastructure to build success for Square.

You Will

• Advise product and platform teams and create compliance programs to help grow Squares payment platform across existing and new markets
• Build a tactical roadmap by finding common solutions with product, engineering and operations teams and set goals that align with product launches
• Project manage launches within the new product compliance governance framework, including documenting requirements and tracking them through implementation
• Communicate applicable risks, costs, progress, and results to all relevant partners
• Evaluate partnership requirements and advocate for Squares best interests
• Remain up-to-date on regulatory changes and landscape, best practices and the latest developments in the industry
• Design creative controls to mitigate compliance risk by combining your regulatory and industry best practice expertise with an innovative approach

You Have

• Knowledge in AML and sanctions, payment regulations and scheme rules, knowledge of areas of Cards, commercial lending, and peer-to-peer payments also ideal
• Financial crimes and sanctions competency
• 6+ years in the compliance industry
• Significant experience managing product launch projects
• Experience conducting product-level risk assessments (AML, ACH, general compliance)
• A metrics-driven approach to create substantiated solutions
• Ability to identify the important problems to solve
• Operational knowledge in building a sound Compliance program

Even better

• Relevant industry certifications (CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CRCM)

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 an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

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.