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 RoleThe Financial Crimes Investigations team at Afterpay (Block Inc.) diligently monitors for potential money laundering, fraud, and other suspicious activities on the platform. As a Financial Crimes Team Lead, you will oversee a team of compliance specialists and be responsible for managing casework, conducting quality control reviews, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while optimizing overall team performance. You will collaborate closely with colleagues within the Financial Crimes organization to effectively manage risk, develop robust procedures, and enhance workflow efficiency. Additionally, you will ensure that Afterpay meets its regulatory obligations and all applicable laws to actively disrupt financial crime across multiple jurisdictions that Afterpay operates in.You WillOversee a team of specialists with varying levels of experience in reviewing transaction monitoring alerts, internal referrals of unusual activity and other work streams related to financial crime risks.Ensure timely reporting of suspicious matters to local regulatory bodies and partner banks.Provide guidance, training and act as an escalation point for your team as they perform reviews and make decisions on the disposition of cases.Conduct frequent performance assessments as they relate to program goals.Support the Suspicious Activities Investigations Lead to develop and maintain policies and procedures applicable to the team, including iterating on existing workflows to streamline, improve efficiency and effectiveness.Collaborate with other Compliance Team members or key stakeholders to develop technical specifications for tool enhancements or to make improvements to the program.Manage SLAs, KPIs and deadlines as well as team member performance.Provide support in preparing for new product launches, writing procedural documentation and assisting with internal & external audit requirements.You Have3+ years experience in AML/Compliance work, preferably in a financial institution or related FinTech payments space2+ years of leadership experience supporting an organization responsible for conducting financial crime investigationsKnowledge in AML transaction monitoring and financial crime typologies and risksExcellent written communication skills that demonstrate attention to detail and accuracyThe ability to handle sensitive directives and work with team members and stakeholders of all levelsThe ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust quicklyFamiliarity with relevant AML laws and regulations as well as industry best practices in international jurisdictions
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