Public Policy Lead, Consumer Finance

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

Block is seeking an experienced public policy strategist to support policy goals related to our consumer finance products. As a member of Block’s Global Public Policy team, you will be deeply involved in the key issues at the forefront of financial services and technology policy. In this role, you will support product and policy development in consumer finance, working with colleagues across business functions, legal, compliance, communications to provide policy advice. You will serve as a subject matter expert on issues related to consumer lending, buy now pay later, fraud prevention, peer to peer payments, and remittances with internal audiences, and as needed externally.

You will be a part of the broader Global Policy Team, and will report to the head of Central Policy. In this role you will partner with your peers across policy, including in Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Community and Policy Partnerships.

You Will:

Engage with product leadership, policy colleagues, regulatory and product counsel, communications, and compliance teams to develop strategic global policy plans for our consumer finance products.

Develop strategic positions for Block on policy matters related to your subject area to help achieve desired outcomes, and to further establish Block as a trusted thought leader and innovator in these spaces.

Work closely with the Government Affairs team to review legislation, amend based on strategic positions, and identify trends across States and internationally.

Develop thoughtful recommendations for both proactive and reactive engagement with global policymakers and regulators.

Guide processes to develop impactful responses to incoming policy challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in policy work, with specific experience in financial services policy.

Experience managing complex policy matters, working collaboratively across teams, and advocating on behalf of issues at the intersection of financial services and technology.

Demonstrated ability to develop policy proposals and strategies, establish policy on issues which you will be responsible for, and manage and participate in regulatory comment process to improve outcomes.

Communication and advocacy skills; an ability to explain complicated issues and policy positions to any audience.

Critical thinking skills; an ability to be thinking about the strategy from all different sides as well as solving complex problems or roadblocks.

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 $129,000 – USD $161,300 Zone B: USD $119,900 – USD $149,900 Zone C: USD $113,600 – USD $142,000 Zone D: USD $103,200 – USD $129,000

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.

US and Canada EEOC Statement

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, 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.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

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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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