Global Sanctions Program Manager

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
The Global Sanctions Team ("GS") is part of the Financial Crimes Team within Block Compliance. GS executes Block's Global Sanctions Program to effectively manage and mitigate economic sanctions risks across the organization.
As a Global Sanctions Program Manager, you will be responsible for working cross functionally to assess risk, analyze data, and use automated tools to drive truly innovative insights for Block's Global Sanctions Program. In particular, you will primarily be responsible for the management, oversight, and quality assurance of global sanctions operations, internal investigations, and adherence to rules and regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and other sanctions authorities.
This role is fully remote in the US.
You Will

• Develop, document and conduct QA of sanctions alerts adjudicated by Global Sanctions Analysts
• Develop, document and conduct QA of periodic blocked account reconciliation activities performed by Global Sanctions Analysts.
• Production of global sanctions team metrics including, but not limited to, the number of sanctions-related escalations referred to and actioned by GS as well as regulatory reports filed with OFAC and other sanctions authorities in order to inform board reporting, Compliance health meetings, annual sanctions risk assessment, audit and regulatory exam requests.
• Conduct internal investigations of potential violations of economic sanctions rules and regulations
• Management of sanctions policies and procedures
• Ownership and remediation of self-identified sanctions issues
• Management of risks related to Block's emerging businesses

You Have

• 5 or more years of private sector (preferably banking) or government experience in sanctions compliance in an Advisory capacity
• Thorough understanding of U.S. sanctions regulations
• Experience with non-US sanctions programs, including Canada, Australia, the EU, UK, and UN
• Extensive experience conducting internal investigations and collaborating with internal and external counsel
• Extensive experience managing internal and external reviews.
• Experience with a broad range of product offerings and international markets
• Experience driving large remediation projects and internal transformation
• Experience developing end to end compliance risk management programs
• A strong analytical approach to create substantiated solutions
• Clear written and presentation skills
• Adaptability in an agile and fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate with team members of all levels, and cross-functional partners
• A mindset to deliver results proactively, resourcefully, and methodically

Even Better

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CAMS, CGSS, CSS)
• Project management experience or related certifications

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 will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
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 .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
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:
$129,000 - $193,600 USD
Zone B:
$119,900 - $179,900 USD
Zone C:
$113,600 - $170,400 USD
Zone D:
$103,200 - $154,800 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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