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Full-Time

Anti-Bribery and Corruption Program Lead

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Square

Square

10,001+ employees

Payment and POS solutions for businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Oakland, CA, USA

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Requirements
  • 7+ years of private sector or government experience in ABAC, broader anti-financial crime and risk management
  • Experience developing and managing ABAC programs in large, complex and multinational organizations
  • Strong working knowledge of ABAC laws, regulations and industry best practices, in particular, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) US FCPA and the U.K. Bribery Act
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to senior management
  • Experience with international compliance requirements and programs
  • Experience in coaching, motivating and developing teams, including working effectively across different functions.
Responsibilities
  • Provide senior leadership with guidance concerning, ABAC related industry developments, trends, risks, issues, and incidents
  • Maintain Block’s ABAC Policy and Program, and support functional and international teams in development of localized policies and controls
  • Conduct and support targeted risk assessments to identify potential bribery and corruption risks and develop appropriate strategies to mitigate
  • Keep up to date on regulatory developments and ABAC leading practices in the jurisdictions in which Block operates
  • Working with our Compliance Training function, develop and maintain ABAC and related compliance training and communications, including specialist training based on specific roles and duties performed
  • Work with other expert Compliance Policy areas, including: Ethics / Conduct; Global Sanctions, AML/CTF and Third-party Risk Management to align and develop joint control strategies.
  • Be brought into specific specialized due diligence projects, including Merger & Acquisition activity
  • Build and maintain successful relationships both internal and external to Block, including presenting the ABAC Program to auditors and external partners.

Square provides payment and point-of-sale (POS) solutions designed for businesses of all sizes, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like retail stores, restaurants, and online merchants. Its main product is a POS system that includes hardware such as card readers and terminals, along with software that allows businesses to accept various payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Square also offers additional services like invoicing, payroll management, and business analytics, making it a comprehensive tool for managing business operations. What sets Square apart from its competitors is its user-friendly interface and transparent fee structure, which charges a small fee for each transaction processed. This simplicity appeals to small business owners who value predictable costs. The goal of Square is to empower SMEs by providing them with the tools they need to manage sales and customer relationships effectively.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$601.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Square's expansion into new markets, such as offering Tap to Pay in France, indicates strong growth potential and international reach.
  • The company's investment in Bitcoin and blockchain technology positions it at the forefront of financial innovation, potentially leading to significant long-term gains.
  • Square's extensive ecosystem of third-party integrations, particularly in the food and beverage sector, enhances its value proposition and operational efficiency for businesses.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive fintech market requires Square to continuously innovate to maintain its market position and avoid being outpaced by rivals.
  • Square's significant investment in Bitcoin introduces volatility and financial risk, which could impact its overall financial stability.

What makes Square unique

  • Square's user-friendly hardware and software solutions, including its flagship POS system, set it apart in the fintech market by offering a seamless and comprehensive business management experience.
  • The company's transparent transaction-based revenue model appeals to small business owners who prefer predictable costs, unlike competitors with more complex fee structures.
  • Square's strategic focus on integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and Bitcoin into its ecosystem demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of market trends.