TBD is Block's newest, emerging business unit- focused on building a future where every individual can access and participate in the global economy. The TBD team is on a mission to lead by example, inspiring the world to invest in & collaborate on open source standards and permissionless technologies for the public good. Join us as we build a financial system accessible for anyone who wants to participate.

TBD’s newest venture, c=, aims to build services and infrastructure for the Bitcoin Lightning Network. c= is seeking world class compliance professionals to contribute to creating solutions that will further propel the lightning network towards frictionless, low cost, commerce. Our mission advances economic empowerment through the power of decentralized solutions, built open source and collaboratively.

We are seeking an experienced and mission oriented Technical Program Manager to join our team. As the technical program manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing complex compliance solutions for lightning services we build. Success in this role requires self sufficiency and proven skillset in delivering impactful results to business teams.  

This position can be based in any Block office in the United States or be full-time remote from any US State. 

You Will:

• Understand the functional and technical design of blockchain, bitcoin and decentralized finance technology
• In collaboration with Legal, translate regulatory, compliance, and risk requirements into business requirements and technical specifications for our cross-functional partners
• Foster effective coordination with a variety of key stakeholders across functions and business units -such as Spiral, Cash, and Wallet
• Draft comprehensive compliance requirements documents and concise internal communications that can be understood by both technical and business audiences
• Provide real-time subject matter expertise and guidance to Block’s product managers and engineers, as new products and services are being developed or enhanced, to ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements
• Identify potential risks (compliance, regulatory, financial, fraud, etc.) and surface these risks together with proposed solutions to our cross functional partners.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience in a compliance project/product management role
• 1+ year of experience in crypto, preferably working with BTC or other decentralized protocols
• Solid understanding of blockchain technology, decentralized ecosystems, and regulated cryptocurrency products and services
• Prior experience working for a highly regulated, reputable cryptocurrency company required
• Exceptional interpersonal skills gained through experience collaborating and working with cross-functional partners
• Highly effective communication skills and experience creating arguments and presentations intended to educate and influence others
• Demonstrated interest in BTC and Block’s mission to support economic empowermentIntense professional curiosity and a growth mindset
• Strong understanding of the current regulatory landscape in the crypto industry

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.

Zone A: USD $138,200 - USD $169,000
Zone B: USD $131,300 - USD $160,500
Zone C: USD $124,400 - USD $152,000
Zone D: USD $117,500 - USD $143,700

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. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 
• Additional Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other 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 a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.