Issuer Processor Operations Partner, Card Issuing

Issuer Processor Operations Partner, Card Issuing

Remote Seattle, WA, US

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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.

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

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