Head of US Public Policy and Government Relations

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.