Internal Audit Manager - Regulatory Compliance

Block

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About The Position

Block is seeking an Internal Audit Manager - Regulatory Compliance. This role is responsible for partnering with the Head of Internal Audit, internal and external resources, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and executing against the Internal Audit plan, focusing on regulatory compliance audits and audit validation work covering U.S. payment and banking regulations. This role will also help develop longer term strategies for Block's Internal Audit team, including conducting robust risk assessments, supporting emerging regulatory compliance requirements, and developing talent within the team.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management and organizational skills including the ability to successfully interact with all levels of the organization, senior management. Superior analytical skills and strong business acumen are also critical success factors. The ideal candidate possesses fin-tech experience, with deep knowledge of payments regulatory requirements and expectations along with proficient experience with audit planning, executing, and reporting responsibilities. Additionally, the candidate will manage and effectively collaborate with Internal Audit's external partners (external auditors, outsourcing partners, process and control owners) who assist us with executing the internal audit plan.

Requirements

• 5+ years in leading risk based operational, compliance and regulatory audits and validation work.
• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; Big 4 firm experience highly preferred.
• Experience in a Fintech Internal Audit organization and strong knowledge of U.S. payments and banking laws and regulations, specifically FinCEN, CFPB, and FDIC.
• Experience with AML/CFT audits, SOX/audit methodologies, and risk management responsibilities within a complex, technology, financial services, and regulated business.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including outstanding ability to summarize complex issues into succinct communication for a wide range of internal and external executive constituents.
• Strong experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to navigate and solution complex situations.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to efficiently synthesize problems and make sound business decisions.
• Strong drive for results and success, conveying a sense of urgency and driving issues to closure in a fast-paced, evolving business and risk environment, with unquestionable integrity and discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Certification (CAMS, CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute regulatory compliance audits covering financial crime (AML/BSA) and consumer protection laws and regulations.
• Manage essential aspects of the regulatory compliance audit strategy, and effectively represent the Internal Audit team by providing strategic direction and expertise in the regulatory compliance audit approach and execution.
• Be proficiently knowledgeable in payments compliance for regulatory requirements and expectations across various systems, environments, and business units.
• Build governance and risk management processes through conducting risk assessments, driving delivery of the Internal Audit plan in accordance with established methodology, procedures, and documentations.
• Oversee and manage external consultant relationships as needed based on the staff resourcing requirements of any audit project.
• Develop and promote collaborative relationships with internal and external partners (external auditors, outsourced partners, process and control owners).
• Proactively anticipate business partner needs and opportunities for involvement.
• Manage special audit projects in an ad-hoc manner.

Benefits

• Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering.
• Check out our other benefits at Block.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level