Head of Regulatory Affairs - Washington, United States - Block USA

Description

Job DescriptionBlock is looking for an experienced policy and regulatory strategist to serve as our Head of Regulatory Affairs. As a senior level individual contributor, you will develop and execute Blocks strategy for proactive engagement with regulators.

You will manage efforts to deepen regulatory relationships, track regulatory activity, engage in regulatory development, and find ways to use data and storytelling to deepen regulator understanding of Block and our products.

You will ensure Block's purpose of economic empowerment and access to financial systems is well represented to all regulators.


You Will:

Manage high-priority and fast-paced interactions with internal and external partners - including financial services regulators, and colleagues across Blocks business, legal, compliance, communications, and policy teams.

Develop strategic plans for engagement with regulatorsLead company processes to develop thoughtful, inclusive, and cohesive responses to regulators through comment letters, RFIs, etc.

Maintain fluency on a variety of regulatory and policy issues at the intersection of financial and technology policy, including financial regulation, consumer protection, tax, cryptocurrencies, AI/machine learning, intellectual property, and privacy.

Advocate for Block and our customers on important regulatory matters, and craft positions for us that will establish us as a trusted thought leader and innovator.

Qualifications:

QualificationsYou Have:

12+ years of experience, with preference for experiences in federal regulatory agencies and within large companies, with a preference for experience in the financial services and technology sectors.

A strong background in advocacy and public policy development regarding global financial services issues and policies.
The ability to manage high energy and fast-paced interactions with internal and external partners.

Experience navigating complex policy issues and working collaboratively across internal departmentsExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; and an ability to explain complicated issues and policy positions to any audienceCuriosity and ability to collaborateAdditional InformationBlock 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 candidates 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 $217,800

• USD $326,800Zone B: USD $217,800
• USD $326,800Zone C: USD $217,800
• USD $326,800Zone D: USD $217,800
• USD $326,800To find a locations 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 AccountRetirement Plans including company matchEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramWellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowancePaid parental and caregiving leavePaid 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 resourcesPaid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefitsThese 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 StatementWere 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 were 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.

Weve noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where individuals are sending fake job offer emails.

Contact from any of our recruiters or employees will always come from an email address ending with @ , @ , @ , or , @ .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.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.


QualificationsYou Have:

• 12+ years of experience, with preference for experiences in federal regulatory agencies and within large companies, with a preference for experience in the financial services and technology sectors.
• A strong background in advocacy and public policy development regarding global financial services issues and policies.
• The ability to manage high energy and fast-paced interactions with internal and external partners.
• Experience navigating complex policy issues and working collaboratively across internal departments
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; and an ability to explain complicated issues and policy positions to any audience
• Curiosity and ability to collaborateAdditional InformationBlock 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 candidates 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 $217,800

• USD $326,800Zone B: USD $217,800
• USD $326,800Zone C: USD $217,800
• USD $326,800Zone D: USD $217,800

- USD $326,800To find a locations 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 benefitsThese 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 StatementWere 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 were 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.

Weve noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where individuals are sending fake job offer emails. Contact from any of our recruiters or employees will always come from an email address ending with @[]), @[]), @[]), or , @[])._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.

__While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate._#J-18808-Ljbffr