About the company
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.
Job Summary
You Will
đź“ŤBe a part of a team that is responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage proactively and reactively with federally elected officials, Congressional staff, third party groups, regulatory agencies, and the Administration on issues affecting Block. đź“ŤFind creative, proactive ways to engage with elected stakeholders to deliver key messaging on issues of importance. đź“ŤMaintain fluency on a wide variety of regulatory and policy issues including financial regulation, consumer protection, trade, tax, digital assets, AI/machine learning, intellectual property, and privacy. đź“ŤServe as an effective advocate for Block and our customers on key policy and political matters, and craft positions for the company that will establish us as a thought leader and innovator. đź“ŤTrack key regulatory activity, and develop strategies to achieve positive regulatory outcomes . đź“ŤDrive processes to develop thoughtful, inclusive, and cohesive responses to incoming policy hurdles.
You Have
đź“Ť8+ years of experience in federal government relations, with a preference for experience in the financial services and technology sectors đź“ŤExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; and an ability to effectively explain complicated issues and policy positions to any audience. đź“ŤExperience navigating complex policy issues đź“ŤAbility to be adaptable to changing timelines and able to prioritize effectively. đź“ŤA love of technology, and passion for Block's purpose.
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