Block
financial services
HeadofUSPublicPolicyandGovernmentRelations
“Head of US Public Policy and Government Relations at Block. Skills: US Public Policy, Government Relations, policy strategy, regulatory engagement, stakeholder management. 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 as”
What You'll Achieve.
advancing priorities that support our purpose of economic empowerment and the growth of our products; position Block to influence them early; ensure Block’s purpose and expanding product ecosystem are effectively represented
Industry & Context.
making judgment calls in fast-moving, high-stakes situations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years public policy experience, 10+ years of experience managing teams of policy professionals, including team budgeting, strategic planning, and career development, 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
Nice to Have
experience in the US government, experience within the financial services and technology sectors, A background in advocacy and public policy development pertaining to global financial services issues and policies
What You'll Do.
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
and financial inclusion — and position Block to influence them early.
Translate Block's purpose into narratives that resonate with legislators
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
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
congressional offices
key regulatory agencies (including FDIC
NYDFS and other state equivalents)
and relevant stakeholders.
Partner closely with legal
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
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
and other partnerships.
Be a thought leader for the Counsel leadership team
contributing to counsel strategy
and team development.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
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.; 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.
Communication Scope
Exceptional communicator — able to translate complex regulatory and technical concepts for a range of audiences, from legislators to journalists to product teams.
Process & Methodology
strategic planning, managing complex, multi-stakeholder advocacy campaigns
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