Head of US Public Policy and Government Relations
Leads US public policy and government relations strategy for Block, engaging policymakers and regulators on payments, banking, digital assets, and financial inclusion. Oversees team, builds coalitions, and aligns policy with business objectives; requires 15+ years experience in policy and team management.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Cultivate and guide Block’s public policy and government relations strategy across the US, advancing priorities that support economic empowerment and product growth.
- Identify and prioritize legislative and regulatory developments affecting payments, banking, digital assets, consumer protection, and financial inclusion.
- Translate Block's purpose into narratives for legislators, regulators, and the public.
- Develop thought leadership content, policy papers, and advocacy materials on financial inclusion, digital finance, and responsible innovation.
- Build relationships with policymakers, regulators (FDIC, CFPB, OCC, FinCEN, SEC, NYDFS), and stakeholders.
- Partner with legal, compliance, product, and communications teams to align policy with business objectives.
- Design advocacy strategies including direct engagement, coalition building, and legislative participation.
- Oversee policy materials, executive briefings, and leadership engagement.
- Manage regional policy team, external advisors, lobbyists, and partnerships.
- Serve as thought leader on Counsel leadership team.
Requirements
- 15+ years public policy experience, preferably in US government, financial services, and technology sectors.
- 10+ years managing policy teams, including budgeting, strategic planning, and career development.
- Strong background in advocacy and public policy for global financial services.
- Strategic thinker with political instincts.
- Strong coalition-builder across ideological lines.
- Comfortable in ambiguity and high-stakes situations.
- Success building high-performing policy teams and managing multi-stakeholder campaigns.
- Exceptional communicator for diverse audiences.
Skills
Public Policy, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Financial Services Policy, Digital Assets Policy, Financial Inclusion, Advocacy, Coalition Building, Policy Development, Thought Leadership
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