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.