[Hiring] Regulatory Operations Lead @Airbnb

Role Description

As a Regulatory Operations Lead, you will bring specialized experience in regulatory operations, expertise in team management, and the ability to advise and guide cross-functional teams across geographies based on trends and observations to continuously evolve our long-term strategy. You will lead with influence, build structure through ambiguity, and deliver innovation that enables scalable, elegant solutions.

• Drive the delivery of centrally run strategic programs.
• Define and execute localized strategies that accelerate Airbnb's growth and retention efforts.
• Develop operational programs and processes.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Inspire teams and individuals to exceed expectations.

A typical day includes:

• Leading the strategic development and execution of highly scalable regulatory programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Communicating outcomes and insights to senior leadership.
• Managing a high performing team responsible for strategy and regulatory operations.
• Translating emerging regulatory trends into actionable business strategies for senior leadership.
• Partnering with cross-functional technical partners to design proactive, automated compliance solutions.
• Identifying and leading resolution of regulatory risks or incidents.
• Influencing cross-functional roadmaps and corporate strategy through expertise in regulatory frameworks.
• Serving as the primary liaison and operational architect for your jurisdictions.
• Driving high-impact strategic projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyzing data by running queries and creating dashboards to identify trends and surface anomalies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory operations, legal/policy compliance, consulting, project management, or related fields.
• Strong team management skills and the ability to coach and mentor direct reports.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead multiple projects in a fast-paced and complex regulatory environment.
• Experience building scalable technical solutions and processes to mitigate regulatory risks.
• Experience designing and operationalizing regulatory workflows.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulatory information for varied audiences.
• Comfortable and skilled at interfacing with senior management to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Location

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at:

[email protected]

How We'll Take Care of You

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Pay Range: $160,000 — $200,000 USD

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

A Note on Recruiting Scams

Scammers sometimes pose as Airbnb recruiters to get money or personal information from candidates. A few things that will always be true for Airbnb’s hiring process: our open roles are posted on Airbnb’s Career’s Page at careers.airbnb.com , and our recruiters correspond only from @airbnb.com or @ext.airbnb.com email addresses. Our recruiters will never ask for your Social Security number, bank account details, passport, or payment app information while you are interviewing.