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Block · 1 day ago

KYC/KYB Policy and Strategy Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$218K/yr - $327K/yr

10+ years exp

Block is a company focused on redefining the world’s relationship with money through innovative financial products. The KYC/KYB Policy and Strategy Manager will develop and maintain the organization's KYC program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while enhancing KYC processes across the business.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the development, review, and maintenance of KYC policies and standards

Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on existing KYC frameworks

Develop and maintain supplementary guidance documents and FAQs

Ensure alignment between global standards and local regulatory requirements

Review and process exception requests to KYC standards

Partner with cross-functional teams to implement KYC requirements effectively

Advise compliance technology teams on policy requirements affecting KYC solutions

Monitor KYC metrics to assess program effectiveness

Support the evaluation and enhancement of KYC controls

Coordinate with training teams to ensure accurate content development

Collaborate with legal, audit, and risk management teams

Provide subject matter expertise to business units and support teams

Participate in governance forums and working groups

Support regulatory examinations and internal audits

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organization

Assess and identify potential KYC compliance issues

Monitor emerging compliance risks and regulatory trends

Review and analyze KYC metrics and program performance

Contribute to risk assessment processes

Support issue remediation efforts

Monitor adherence to established standards and procedures

Analyze program effectiveness through data review and stakeholder feedback

Identify opportunities for process improvement

Track and report on key performance indicators

Qualification

BSA/AML/KYC complianceRegulatory knowledgePolicy developmentAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementIndependent contributorIndustry certificationsCommunicationOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

10+ years in a BSA/AML/KYC compliance and/or compliance operations role with a financial services firm, preferably in payments or Fintech

Track record of influencing enterprise-wide compliance programs

Experience providing guidance on complex regulatory matters to executive leadership

A strong analytical and metrics driven approach to create substantiated solutions

Strong knowledge in compliance regulations, risks and typologies

Superb organization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Adaptability in an agile and fast-paced environment

Ability to execute independently and work with team members of all levels

Passion for Block, and an interest in technology and knowledge of the industry

Mindset to deliver results proactively, resourcefully, and methodically

An independent contributor who can perform at a high level (both quantity and quality)

Preferred

Preference for individuals who have demonstrated experience engaging with federal/ international banking regulators

Relevant industry certifications (CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CRCM)

Benefits

Remote work

Medical insurance

Flexible time off

Retirement savings plans

Modern family planning

Company

Block

Glassdoor3.9

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment.

Founded in 1990

Oakland, California, US

10001+ employees

https://block.xyz/

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