Issuer Processor Operations Partner, Card Issuing

Issuer Processor Operations Partner, Card Issuing

Remote Bay Area, CA, US

Posted Date : 09 / 26 / 25

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Issuer Processor Operations Partner, Card Issuing

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

We're looking for a strategic Issuer Processor Operations Partner to join our Issuing & Deposits Operations team within FinOps. You'll own and execute the day-to-day operational activities that keep our card issuing products running smoothly—from Cash App Card to Square Card and beyond.

You’ll be the operational expert who ensures our issuer processor ecosystem delivers flawless customer experiences. You'll partner with our strategic partnerships team to operationalize major initiatives, troubleshoot processor performance issues, and maintain the complex infrastructure that powers billions of card transactions.

This is a collaborative position where you'll work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, and Program Delivery teams to align operational efforts with our priorities and product innovation. You'll also engage directly with merchant ecosystem stakeholders to optimize card acceptance performance and resolve challenges that impact our customers’ ability to use their cards.

You Will

• Execute day-to-day issuer processor operations, including implementation of processor requirements, network mandates, and operational readiness initiatives
• Monitor and enhance processor performance, identifying trends, surfacing issues, and implementing scalable solutions
• Be the subject matter expert for operationalizing network rule changes, product launches, and compliance requirements
• Support card issuing strategic initiatives by contributing operational insights, planning input, and cross-functional execution
• Build technical and strategic perspective on processor operations, collaborating with Technical Product and Engineering teams to identify optimization opportunities
• Define and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting on processor operations and merchant performance
• Collaborate with network relationship management team to ensure our activities align with broader partnership goals
• Engage with key merchant partners and acquiring stakeholders to ensure Cash App Card performance and troubleshoot acceptance issues
• Lead or contribute to operational projects that enhance card program scalability, compliance, and customer experience

You Have

We believe in being fair, 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.

Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal : empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offerings. Check out our other benefits at Block.

Block, Inc. (NYSE : XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people.

Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

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 :

$142,000 — $213,000 USD

$132,100 — $198,100 USD

$124,900 — $187,300 USD

Zone D :

$113,600 — $170,400 USD

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, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.

Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal : empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offerings. Check out our other benefits at Block.

Block, Inc. (NYSE : XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

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