Compliance Business Operations Lead, Functional Planning and Execution

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
You will be a key contributor within the Compliance organization at Block, reporting to the Head of Compliance Strategy & Operations. You will partner with all Compliance functions to implement critical Compliance programs by promoting structure and best practices, and ensuring plans are implemented and scaled. This is a role with exposure to multiple areas of the business with direct exposure to executive leadership across the organization.
You Will

• Develop, implement and embed scalable frameworks, processes, and best practices to ensure planning, execution, and rollout of critical programs.
• Embed with the Business Operations team to ensure functional plans are aligned with our top Compliance Strategic Priorities.
• Manage the annual and quarterly planning process for Compliance by partnering with teams to gather inputs and track progress.
• Proactively identify and drive the implementation of operational and efficiency improvements.
• Support the onboarding and oversight of third-party vendors.
• Budget tracking and management with Finance and Compliance Business Operations.
• Prepare materials and updates, including progress reports on main compliance projects and programs
• Manage functional initiatives by coordinating project plans and holding DRIs accountable for deliverables.
• Understand all company business strategies and work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on projects.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience in strategic execution, business transformation, program management, or a similar role focused on implementing and scaling initiatives; strong preference for experience in a compliance, risk, legal, or strategy function.
• Experience driving programs from concept through successful execution, and to establish scalable frameworks and processes.
• Excellent writing, presenting, and communication skills, demonstrating clear thinking and the ability to articulate complex concepts in simple terms.
• Comfortable working with all teams and levels of employees, and proven ability to achieve measurable results.
• Experience preparing materials for and presenting to leadership.
• Data-driven approach to problem solving and progress tracking.
• Excellent project management skills including the ability to anticipate blockers, manage dependencies, and align team members.
• Experience managing competing deadlines, and escalating appropriately.
• Discretion when handling complex, confidential scenarios.

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, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any 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 an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page
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:
$148,700 - $223,100 USD
Zone B:
$138,300 - $207,500 USD
Zone C:
$130,900 - $196,300 USD
Zone D:
$123,400 - $185,200 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
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