Block

financial services

HeadofUSPublicPolicyandGovernmentRelations

$290–435k United States Remote Friendly
The Brief

“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.

financial services
Problems you'll solve

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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