Bitcoin Platform - Liquidity Operations Manager

Company Description

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. 

Job Description

Bitcoin Platform consists of security, trading, custody engineering, operations, and product partnerships. It operates a proprietary stack for both cold and hot wallets to enable users to send, receive, and custody, as well as a trading engine that provides liquidity for users. 

You will:

• Support the Bitcoin business on a day-to-day basis ensuring faster and more efficient operations including critical functions:  trading, settlement and partnerships 

• Optimize strategic Bitcoin partnerships for Cash App through detailed and proactive partner-management, working with partners to define, iterate, stabilize and enable new initiatives and features.

• Manage Bitcoin trading & ensure settlement in a timely fashion. 

• Drive financial performance of our rapidly scaling Bitcoin business, which includes forging new revenue lines

• Collaborate with partners — both internal and external — to improve points of failures, resolve partner issues, document all critical processes and drive accountability/ performance 

• Leverage and analyze multiple sources of data to inform business decision making and optimizations

Qualifications

• 10+ years of treasury, operations and/or payments experience, preferably in a fast moving technology or financial services company. Entrepreneurial drive is key.

• 5+ years of Bitcoin knowledge or experience is a strong plus 

• Strong understanding of the financial services industry and its current evolution

• Experience with developing a rapidly scaling business and related operation

• Experience with trading operations, settlement & Bitcoin custody

• Strong analytical skills to develop reporting, effectively make use of tools and other business processes to elevate operations and enable analysis of nascent industry movements

• Team player, utilizes influence to drive outcomes with internal & external stakeholders. 

• Ability to develop new revenue streams and negotiate commercial agreements.

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $122,900 - USD $184,300
Zone B: USD $116,700 - USD $175,100
Zone C: USD $110,600 - USD $165,800
Zone D: USD $104,500 - USD $156,700

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compe