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Financial Crimes Detections Program Manager - Bitcoin

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19 days ago
Type
Full time
Salary
$164K - $245K

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About Block

Block is a leading technology company focused on building accessible financial services and payments infrastructure, including Bitcoin and other digital assets. This role sits within Block's Legal & Compliance function and contributes to the company’s commitment to responsible innovation.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Financial Crimes Detections Program Manager - Bitcoin to lead and build Block's crypto-related financial crime detection program. This role partners with Compliance, Legal, Security, Product, and Engineering to design and implement risk controls, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention for Bitcoin-related business lines. You will define the program strategy, supervise risk assessments, establish performance metrics, and ensure alignment with global AML/KYC requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end development of detection programs for Bitcoin-related financial crime.
  • Define requirements, milestones, and success metrics; manage budget and timelines.
  • Collaborate across Legal, Compliance, Security, Product, and Engineering to design and implement controls, data pipelines, monitoring dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
  • Build and maintain risk assessment methodologies, design tests, validate detection rules, and optimize for reducing false positives while maintaining coverage.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions; coordinate with regulators and external auditors as needed; prepare and file required reports.
  • Develop governance processes, policies, and training for cross-functional teams.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors and partners as necessary.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members; build a high-performing program team.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in financial crime risk management, AML/KYC, or related fields; demonstrated success in leading large-scale programs.
  • Strong understanding of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, blockchain analytics, and related technologies.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience with data analytics, SQL, and transaction monitoring systems; ability to interpret data and drive insights.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the US and international jurisdictions.

Nice to Have

  • Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CAMS) is a plus.

Location & Work Model

Remote-friendly with preference for candidates in North America.

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