Head of Product, Square Core Banking at Block

Block

Bay Area, CA, United States of America·6h ago

ExecutiveFull-timeRailsAWSData ScienceGoAI

Salary Range

$142,800 - $193,200 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are looking for a Head of Product, Square Core Banking to lead the product team building business checking, savings, instant transfers, instant payouts, Zelle, and the foundational banking infrastructure that powers it all. This role focuses on building the future of business banking.

Key Responsibilities

→Define the product vision and set the multi-year product strategy for Square's core banking
→Drive execution at scale for checking & savings accounts, instant transfers, instant payouts, Zelle, card products, and ledger systems
→Lead through complexity by navigating the intersection of product innovation, regulatory requirements, risk management, and operational reliability
→Build and grow a high-performing team of senior product managers
→Measure what matters by defining success metrics that capture both customer value and business impact

Requirements

✓12+ years in product management, with significant experience in banking, payments, or financial infrastructure products
✓Deep understanding of core banking systems, money movement rails, regulatory requirements, and operational risk
✓Track record of shipping products that meet high standards for security, compliance, and reliability
✓Experience leading complex products at scale across multiple customer segments and platforms
✓Strong product judgment and range, from core credit economics to customer experience
✓Ability to partner closely with Engineering, Risk, Data Science, Finance, Compliance, and Go-To-Market leaders
✓Strength in building and scaling product organizations and creating a culture of accountability
✓Comfort operating at both strategic altitude and operational depth
✓Systems-level mindset with the ability to connect various financial models into a unified customer experience
✓Forward-looking perspective on AI, automation, and real-time data in credit products