Compliance Technology Oversight Lead - Job Details

Location: Remote, Bay Area, CA, US Req ID: R0004001 Posted Date: 02/23/26 (Posted today)

Company Overview

Block is a company built from many blocks united by economic empowerment. Foundational teams include People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more. These teams provide support and guidance across business groups globally.

The Role

Ensure Machine Learning and Heuristic detection models are fit for purpose.
Partner with Engineering to provide end-to-end oversight and challenge throughout the model development lifecycle.
Design framework and build controls for real-time monitoring of Detection Models.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end technical oversight for compliance detection and AI resolution models aligning with regulatory expectations.
Collaborate with Engineering, ML, and Analytics teams to build defensible solutions for Transaction Monitoring, Customer Risk Scoring, and Sanctions Screening.
Provide effective challenge during model development.
Ensure documentation meets regulatory standards (OCC 2011-12 and SR 11-7).
Oversee design/development of real-time dashboards monitoring model health including input data and performance.
Establish standards for threshold tuning and ongoing Below The Line (BTL) testing controls.
Create frameworks/triggers for detecting model performance degradation; oversee tuning or deprecation aligned with risk appetite.
Serve as Lead Incident Manager for critical incidents; quantify materiality and identify root causes with Engineering.
Provide concise data-driven updates to management; prepare documents for third parties.
Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve incidents.

Qualifications

10+ years in compliance technology at Regulated Financial Institutions or consultancy experience with FIs.
Experience with Machine Learning and Heuristic models in Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, Customer Risk Scoring.
Skilled in Threshold Tuning, Initialization exercises, Input Data Quality Monitoring, Model Performance Monitoring.
AML Model Validations experience aligned with SR 11-7 and OCC 2011-12.
Experience responding to Exams and working with Regulators.
Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.
Deep understanding of regulated financial services compliance obligations.
Familiarity with statistical concepts related to machine learning.
Expertise in data analytics and visualization.
Experience with agile development methodologies.

Additional Information

Block is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices including accommodations for disabled applicants.
U.S. roles typically open about 55 days before being filled; no specific deadline listed for this role.

Compensation

Pay ranges by zone (all zones listed have the same range): $217,800 6326800 USD Starting pay depends on skills, experience, qualifications, location, market conditions.

Application Guidelines

Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period.
Reapplications accepted 90 days after previous application review.

Use of AI in Hiring Process

Automated AI tools may be used to evaluate applications ensuring efficiency and consistency while complying with local regulations.

Benefits

Includes remote work options, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, modern family planning benefits.