Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn't work together.
So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions - to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we've embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.
Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes - large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We're building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.
The Role
Block is seeking an Internal Audit Lead, International to join the Internal Audit team. This role is responsible for partnering with the Internal Audit Director, internal and external resources, and stakeholders. You will be responsible for creating and implementing the UK and European Internal Audit plan across Block's business units, including financial crimes (AML/BSA), Privacy, and Information Security audit execution for Block's UK and European entities. You will also help develop longer term strategies for Block's Internal Audit team, including conducting robust risk assessments, supporting various regulatory compliance requirements, and developing talent within the team.
This role is based in the UK with the flexibility to work from home.
You Will
- Lead Financial Crime (AML/BSA), Privacy, and Information Security audits included in the European Internal Audit plan, including regulatory audit requirements and risk-based audits for Block's European entities.
- Manage essential aspects of international internal audit strategy and regulatory programs, and effectively represent the Internal Audit team by providing strategic direction and expertise in audit approach and execution for all European entities.
- Prepare Board materials and perform Quarterly reporting to the Board members of Block's UK and European entities.
- Be proficiently knowledgeable in payments compliance for European regulatory requirements and expectations across various systems, environments, and business units.
- Build governance and risk management processes through conducting risk assessments, driving delivery of the Internal Audit plan in accordance with established methodology, procedures, and documentations.
- Oversee and manage external consultant relationships as needed based on the staff resourcing requirements of any given European audit project.
- Develop and promote collaborative relationships with internal and external partners (external auditors, outsourced partners, process and control owners who assist us with executing the European internal audit plan).
- Proactively anticipate business partner needs and opportunities for involvement.
- Manage special audit projects in an ad-hoc manner.
You Have
- 8+ years in expanding leadership roles with experience managing teams in a well-disciplined organisation where best practices are integral to the management of the business.
- A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred; Big 4 firm experience is helpful
- Ideally experience in a Fintech Internal Audit organisation and proficiency in understanding of European regulatory requirements and expectations
- Executive presence; interacting with senior members of the European entities, members of the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) of the Block Inc. Board, and Board members of Block's European entities.
- Experience with technical accounting, SOX/audit methodologies, and risk management responsibilities within a complex, technology, financial services, and regulated business..
- Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills, including outstanding ability to summarise complex issues into succinct communication for a wide range of internal and external executive constituents; experience with Board read-out (e.g., Quarterly updates).
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to efficiently synthesize problems and make sound business decisions.
- Strong drive for results and success, conveying a sense of urgency and driving issues to closure in an evolving business and risk environment, with unquestionable integrity.
- Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) is preferred.
Additional Information:
This is a Controlled Function (CF2) role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness & Probity Standards ('CBI Standards'). If you are offered this role and accept the offer, prior to the appointment, you will be required to agree to abide by the CBI Standards and complete a Fitness & Probity Self-Certification form. Due diligence checks will also be performed in line with the CBI Standards
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 a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any legally protected class. 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 an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page
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.
