Internal Audit Manager - Regulatory Compliance

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

Block is seeking an Internal Audit Manager - Regulatory Compliance. This role is responsible for partnering with the Head of Internal Audit, internal and external resources, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and executing against the Internal Audit plan, focusing on regulatory compliance audits and audit validation work covering U.S. payment and banking regulations. This role will also help develop longer term strategies for Block's Internal Audit team, including conducting robust risk assessments, supporting emerging regulatory compliance requirements, and developing talent within the team.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management and organizational skills including the ability to successfully interact with all levels of the organization, senior management. Superior analytical skills and strong business acumen are also critical success factors. The ideal candidate possesses fin-tech experience, with deep knowledge of payments regulatory requirements and expectations along with proficient experience with audit planning, executing, and reporting responsibilities. Additionally, the candidate will manage and effectively collaborate with Internal Audit's external partners (external auditors, outsourcing partners, process and control owners) who assist us with executing the internal audit plan.

You Will

• Lead and execute regulatory compliance audits covering financial crime (AML/BSA) and consumer protection laws and regulations.
• Manage essential aspects of the regulatory compliance audit strategy, and effectively represent the Internal Audit team by providing strategic direction and expertise in the regulatory compliance audit approach and execution.
• Be proficiently knowledgeable in payments compliance for regulatory requirements and expectations across various systems, environments, and business units.
• Build governance and risk management processes through conducting risk assessments, driving delivery of the Internal Audit plan in accordance with established methodology, procedures, and documentations.
• Oversee and manage external consultant relationships as needed based on the staff resourcing requirements of any audit project.
• Develop and promote collaborative relationships with internal and external partners (external auditors, outsourced partners, process and control owners).
• Proactively anticipate business partner needs and opportunities for involvement.
• Manage special audit projects in an ad-hoc manner.

You Have

• 5+ years in leading risk based operational, compliance and regulatory audits and validation work.
• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; Big 4 firm experience highly preferred.
• Experience in a Fintech Internal Audit organization and strong knowledge of U.S. payments and banking laws and regulations, specifically FinCEN, CFPB, and FDIC.
• Experience with AML/CFT audits, SOX/audit methodologies, and risk management responsibilities within a complex, technology, financial services, and regulated business.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including outstanding ability to summarize complex issues into succinct communication for a wide range of internal and external executive constituents.
• Strong experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to navigate and solution complex situations.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to efficiently synthesize problems and make sound business decisions.
• Strong drive for results and success, conveying a sense of urgency and driving issues to closure in a fast-paced, evolving business and risk environment, with unquestionable integrity and discretion.
• Professional Certification (CAMS, CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) is preferred.

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.