Compliance Technology Program Lead
The Compliance Technology Program Lead at Block (formerly Square) is a pivotal role that bridges compliance, machine learning, and AI tooling to enhance the company's fiat and virtual currency products. This position is integral to ensuring that Block's machine learning and heuristic detection models, along with their supporting data infrastructure, are robust and compliant. The role involves leveraging advanced AI tools, such as Claude and other LLM-based agents, to automate and scale oversight, monitoring, and documentation processes, transforming traditionally manual tasks into efficient, defensible programs.
Key responsibilities include collaborating with Machine Learning, Engineering, and BSA/AML Policy Teams to provide comprehensive technical oversight throughout the model development lifecycle. The role entails designing and developing real-time dashboards to monitor model health, establishing model and data governance frameworks aligned with regulatory standards, and setting standards for threshold tuning and Below the Line (BTL) testing controls. Additionally, the Compliance Technology Program Lead will oversee various models, including Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, and Customer Risk Scoring, ensuring they are effective, compliant, and defensible.
Candidates should possess over seven years of experience in compliance technology within regulated financial institutions or as a consultant working with financial institutions. Hands-on experience with modern AI tools, including Claude, GPT, or comparable LLM-based agents, is essential, particularly in automating work in production environments. A strong background in both Machine Learning and Heuristic models across Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, and Customer Risk Scoring is required. Experience with input data quality monitoring, model performance monitoring, and conducting AML model validations aligned with regulatory standards is also necessary. Familiarity with blockchain analytics and screening tools such as Chainalysis and TRM Labs, as well as experience with virtual currencies, is advantageous.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Block offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, wellness perks, paid parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, learning and development opportunities, and mental health support. The company emphasizes a flexible work environment, offering remote and hybrid work options to support work-life balance. Block is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, with employee resource groups and community engagement initiatives that promote a sense of belonging and support for all employees.
Block, formerly known as Square, is a leading technology company focused on economic empowerment. The company operates across various sectors, including financial services, point-of-sale systems, e-commerce, digital wallets, and music streaming. Block is dedicated to building an inclusive economy where all sellers have equal access to opportunity, striving to create a workplace that reflects these values. Employees at Block are encouraged to bring diverse perspectives and talents to the team, contributing to the company's mission of empowering individuals and businesses globally.