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Global Head of Sanctions

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228700.00 - 343100.00 USD / Year
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As part of Block's Global BSA/AML and Sanctions Program, the Global Head of Sanctions Compliance will own the end-to-end sanctions program across the company. You will set the strategic vision, and own the Sanctions program, policies, standards, and oversight of execution. You will serve as the company's senior lead on all Sanctions matters, inclusive of escalations, regulatory reporting, and engagement with external agencies.

Job Responsibility:

  • Own Block's global sanctions compliance program end-to-end
  • Author and maintain company-wide sanctions policies
  • Define the sanctions risk framework across Fiat and digital asset products
  • Build, lead, and scale a team of sanctions compliance professionals
  • Partner deeply with Product, Engineering, Detections, and Legal to integrate sanctions controls
  • Serve as Block's senior-most external voice on sanctions matters
  • Drive the continuous improvement of our sanctions screening infrastructure
  • Lead response to escalated sanctions issues

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of sanctions compliance experience, ideally spanning both a major financial institution and a high-growth fintech or payments company
  • Bachelor's required
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Deep, current expertise in OFAC, UN, EU, and OFSI sanctions regimes
  • A track record of building and leading high-performing sanctions or broader financial crimes teams
  • Hands-on experience designing or overhauling sanctions screening programs at scale
  • Experience as the senior-most compliance person within regulatory exams
  • Experience with ML-assisted screening tools and technology enabled solutions
  • CAMS, CGSS, or equivalent certification preferred

Nice to have:

  • Advanced degree
  • CAMS, CGSS, or equivalent certification
  • Experience with AI
  • Experience with ML-assisted screening tools
What we offer:
  • Remote work
  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible time off
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Modern family planning

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Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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