Head of Internal Audit - International

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Role

Block is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Manager. This role is responsible for partnering with the Internal Audit Director, internal and external resources, and stakeholders. You will be responsible for creating and implementing the European Internal Audit plan, including financial crimes (AML/BSA), Privacy, and Information Security audit execution for Block's European entities. You will also help develop longer term strategies for Block's Internal Audit team, including conducting robust risk assessments, supporting various regulatory compliance requirements, and developing talent within the team.

You Will

• Lead Financial Crime (AML/BSA), Privacy, and Information Security audits included in the European Internal Audit plan, including regulatory audit requirements and risk-based audits for Block's European entities.
• Manage essential aspects of international internal audit strategy and regulatory programs, and effectively represent the Internal Audit team by providing strategic direction and expertise in audit approach and execution for all European entities.
• Prepare Board materials and perform Quarterly reporting to the Board members of Block's European entities.
• Be proficiently knowledgeable in payments compliance for European 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 given European audit project.
• Develop and promote collaborative relationships with internal and external partners (external auditors, outsourced partners, process and control owners who assist us with executing the European internal audit plan).
• Proactively anticipate business partner needs and opportunities for involvement.
• Manage special audit projects in an ad-hoc manner.

You Have

• 8+ years in expanding leadership roles with experience managing teams in a well-disciplined organization where best practices are integral to the management of the business.
• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; Big 4 firm experience highly preferred.
• Experience in a Fintech Internal Audit organisation and proficiency in understanding of European regulatory requirements and expectations
• Executive presence; interacting with senior members of the European entities, members of the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) of the Block Inc. Board, and Board members of Block's European entities.
• Experience with technical accounting, SOX/audit methodologies, and risk management responsibilities within a complex, technology, financial services, and regulated business..
• Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills, including outstanding ability to summarise complex issues into succinct communication for a wide range of internal and external executive constituents; experience with Board read-out (e.g., Quarterly updates).
• 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.
• Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) is preferred.