Summary

The Governance & Program Support (GPS) team manages key components of Block’s Compliance Risk Management Framework and is part of Global Policy and Governance (GPG) within Block Compliance. The GPS team has responsibility for the following functions: Policy Governance, Compliance Training, Compliance Risk Assessments, Third Party Risk Management, and Board Reporting.  

As a Compliance Risk Assessment Manager you will join a team that provides comprehensive management of compliance risk assessments, defining and creating risk methodology, developing new or expanding product risk analysis and customer risk programs across all Block markets. You will support the development and maintenance of standards, processes, and tools to enable scalability and growth of the function, and produce a high quality work product. 

Flexibility to work across time zones and occasionally travel is required.

You Will

1. Assist in managing the ongoing compliance risk assessment program for domestic and international activities and contribute to product-specific compliance risk analysis with a heavy focus on Consumer Protection.
2. Execute on the risk assessment life cycle, including identifying key risks, assessing risks and controls, calculating residual risk, identifying areas for improvement, and working with control owners on any necessary remediation plans
3. Identify and implement quantitative and qualitative techniques to enhance the compliance risk assessment program 
4. Analyze complex compliance risk topics and tailor to leadership audiences such as boards of directors, executives, and senior managers
5. Build and document new risk assessment processes in a sustainable and scalable manner
6. Help identify compliance risk issues and provide input to the design of policies, programs, procedures, and other controls.

You Have

1. 5+ years of compliance risk assessment experience within a regulated financial services environment
2. Experience identifying useful quantitative risk metrics, working cross-functionally to acquire underlying data, and applying it to risk assessment activities in a meaningful way
3. In-depth experience in consumer protection regulations including Unfair, Deceptive or Abusive Acts & Practices (UDAAP), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Electronic Fund Transfers Act (Reg E)
4. Proven experience in contributing to the development and design of compliance programs, strategies, or work processes
5. Supported the end-to-end implementation of assigned action plans and proven track record of managing complex compliance projects and initiatives
6. Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives to completion.
7. Built relationships and credibility with business leads, external partners, and/or regulators through collaborative and independent programs

Even Better

1. Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CRCM, CCPE, CFE)
2. Domain expertise in data analytics and visualization platforms
3. Experience with international compliance requirements and programs

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.

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.

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. 

Zone A:

$135,200—$202,800 USD

Zone B:

$125,800—$188,600 USD

Zone C:

$119,000—$178,400 USD

Zone D:

$108,200—$162,200 USD

Skills

• Business Relation
• Compliance Knowledge
• Risk Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Collaboration