IT Audit Senior Manager

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 Square Financial Services is seeking an IT Audit Senior Manager with deep technical audit expertise and direct experience auditing regulated financial institutions. In this role you will lead and personally execute risk-based operational, technology, and cybersecurity audits from risk assessment and scoping through testing, reporting, and remediation validation. As well as assess the systems, infrastructure, applications, and technology service providers supporting banking activities, including services delivered through affiliated entities. You Will • Plan and perform risk-based IT audits, including technical walkthroughs, control design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, workpaper preparation, and reporting. • Assess technology and cybersecurity risks across identity and access management, privileged access, cloud and infrastructure security, network security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and incident response. • Audit banking applications and supporting interfaces, including systems supporting lending, deposits, and payments, with attention to application controls, data integrity, and automated processing. • Evaluate third-party and affiliate-provided technology services, including the Bank’s oversight, service dependencies, assurance coverage, and accountability for controls. • Maintain the IT audit universe and risk assessment, inform the annual audit plan, and adjust coverage for emerging risks, new products, and significant technology changes. • Contribute to audit methodology, coach colleagues, and support integrated audits by assessing technology risks within broader banking processes. You Have • 7+ years of IT audit experience, including substantial hands-on responsibility for engagements within a regulated financial institution. • Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies, with experience driving continuous improvement in audit processes, risk coverage, and/or issue management. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences. • Demonstrated ability to apply data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) tools across the audit lifecycle to strengthen risk assessment and testing. • Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple audits and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. • Executive presence and sound judgment, with a demonstrated capacity to build cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders. • CPA, CIA, CRCM, CISA, or other relevant professional certification. We would also value • Prior experience interacting with regulators or supporting regulatory exams. • Willingness and ability to learn and contribute to audit coverage beyond primary areas of expertise as business needs evolve. • Experience applying frameworks such as NIST or COBIT to risk-based audits without treating framework compliance as a substitute for control testing. We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page. While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted. 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. 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. Zone A: $148,700—$223,100 USD Zone B: $138,300—$207,500 USD Zone C: $130,900—$196,300 USD Zone D: $123,400—$185,200 USD Application Guidelines Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed. Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits