Head of US Public Policy and Government Relations at Square

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

435000.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Policy, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Strategic Planning, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Services Policy, Team Leadership, Coalition Building, Legislative Analysis, Communication, Budgeting, Risk Management, Thought Leadership, Data-Driven Storytelling, Policy Development

Industry

Software Development

Description

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 a seasoned, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as Head of US Public Policy and Government Relations. This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of technology, financial services, and public advocacy, requiring deep policy expertise and the ability to articulate Block’s mission of economic empowerment. In this role, you will lead Block’s engagement strategy with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and other stakeholders across federal and state lobbying, regulatory affairs, policy development, partnerships, and data-driven storytelling. You will oversee a team and drive cross-functional efforts supporting Block’s portfolio of brands — including Square, Cash App, Afterpay, Tidal, Bitkey, Proto, and AI initiatives — while helping shape regulatory frameworks and innovative uses of AI to advance the company’s impact. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will serve on the Counsel leadership team and play a key role in ensuring Block’s purpose and expanding product ecosystem are effectively represented. You Will 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 assets, consumer protection, and financial inclusion — and position Block to influence them early. Translate Block's purpose into narratives that resonate with legislators, regulators, 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, policy papers, 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, government officials, congressional offices, key regulatory agencies (including FDIC, CFPB, OCC, FinCEN, SEC, NYDFS and other state equivalents), and relevant stakeholders. 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.public mission narrative. Design and execute advocacy strategies, including direct engagement, coalition building, 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, lobbyists, trade associations, and other partnerships. Be a thought leader for the Counsel leadership team, contributing to counsel strategy, company priorities, and team development. You Have 15+ years public policy experience, with preference for experience in the US government and within the financial services and technology sectors. 10+ years of experience managing teams of policy professionals, including team budgeting, strategic planning, and career development. A strong background in advocacy and public policy development pertaining to global financial services issues and policies. Strategic thinker with sound political instincts and the ability to identify where Block can have the most meaningful impact. Strong coalition-builder who can engage credibly across ideological and institutional lines. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making judgment calls in fast-moving, high-stakes situations. 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. Experience managing teams of policy professionals, including team budgeting, strategic planning, and career development. 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. Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. Zone A: $290,000—$435,000 USD Zone B: $290,000—$435,000 USD Zone C: $290,000—$435,000 USD Zone D: $290,000—$435,000 USD Application Guidelines Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed. Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws. Contact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions. Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block. Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone. Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

Lead the US public policy and government relations strategy to advance economic empowerment across Block's portfolio of brands. Manage engagement with policymakers, regulators, and trade associations while overseeing a high-performing regional policy team.