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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 Responsibility
Cultivate and guide Block’s public policy and government relations strategy across the US, advancing priorities that support our purpose of economic empowerment and the growth of our products
Identify and prioritize legislative and regulatory developments that affect Block's ecosystem — spanning payments, banking, digital assets, consumer protection, and financial inclusion — and position Block to influence them early
Translate Block's purpose into narratives that resonate with legislators, regulators, and the public: stories about sellers growing their businesses, unbanked consumers gaining financial agency, and the communities that benefit when innovation and access go hand in hand
Develop thought leadership content, policy papers, and advocacy materials that articulate Block's distinctive perspective on financial inclusion, the future of digital finance, and the role of responsible innovation
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior policymakers, government officials, congressional offices, key regulatory agencies (including FDIC, CFPB, OCC, FinCEN, SEC, NYDFS and other state equivalents), and relevant stakeholders
Partner closely with legal, compliance, product, and communications teams to align policy strategy with business objectives, manage regulatory risk, and promote Block’s public mission narrative
Design and execute advocacy strategies, including direct engagement, coalition building, and participation in legislative and regulatory processes
Oversee the development of policy materials and executive briefings, and support leadership engagement with external stakeholders
Manage a high-performing regional policy team, including external advisors, lobbyists, trade associations, and other partnerships
Be a thought leader for the Counsel leadership team, contributing to counsel strategy, company priorities, and team development
Requirements
15+ years public policy experience, with preference for experience in the US government and within the financial services and technology sectors
10+ years of experience managing teams of policy professionals, including team budgeting, strategic planning, and career development
A strong background in advocacy and public policy development pertaining to global financial services issues and policies
Strategic thinker with sound political instincts and the ability to identify where Block can have the most meaningful impact
Strong coalition-builder who can engage credibly across ideological and institutional lines
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making judgment calls in fast-moving, high-stakes situations
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing policy teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder advocacy campaigns
Exceptional communicator — able to translate complex regulatory and technical concepts for a range of audiences, from legislators to journalists to product teams
Experience managing teams of policy professionals, including team budgeting, strategic planning, and career development