Company Description

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.

Job Description

As the Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Program Lead, you will develop, implement, and manage Block's Global ABAC program. This role requires an understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements related to bribery and corruption. You will work with multiple teams across the organization both in the U.S. and internationally to ensure adherence to Block's ABAC Policy and supporting procedures. You will join the Block Compliance Global Policy & Governance team and work closely with members of the Block Compliance Leadership and Regulatory Counsel teams.

You will:

Provide senior leadership with guidance concerning, ABAC related industry developments, trends, risks, issues, and incidents
Maintain Block’s ABAC Policy and Program, and support functional and international teams in development of localized policies and controls
Conduct and support targeted risk assessments to identify potential bribery and corruption risks and develop appropriate strategies to mitigate
Keep up to date on regulatory developments and ABAC leading practices in the jurisdictions in which Block operates
Working with our Compliance Training function, develop and maintain ABAC and related compliance training and communications, including specialist training based on specific roles and duties performed
Work with other expert Compliance Policy areas, including: Ethics / Conduct; Global Sanctions, AML/CTF and Third-party Risk Management to align and develop joint control strategies.
Be brought into specific specialized due diligence projects, including Merger & Acquisition activity
Build and maintain successful relationships both internal and external to Block, including presenting the ABAC Program to auditors and external partners

Qualifications

7+ years of private sector or government experience in ABAC, broader anti-financial crime and risk management
Experience developing and managing ABAC programs in large, complex and multinational organizations
Strong working knowledge of ABAC laws, regulations and industry best practices, in particular, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) US FCPA and the U.K. Bribery Act
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to senior management
Experience with international compliance requirements and programs
Experience in coaching, motivating and developing teams, including working effectively across different functions

Even better:

Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CAMS, CRCM, CFE)
Deep domain expertise in data analytics and visualization platforms
Industry experience working in consultancy practice, development of tools/systems to support scale and efficiency across enterprise risk or compliance risk management domains

Additional Information

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 $163,600 - USD $245,400

Zone B: USD $152,200 - USD $228,200

Zone C: USD $144,000 - USD $216,000

Zone D: USD $135,800 - USD $203,600

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

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.

Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Because the material duties of this role involve direct or indirect access to sensitive personal or financial data, a criminal background check is required following a contingent offer of employment.

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.

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