General Manager, Europe

Roblox; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming platform is seeking a General Manager to oversee their European business. This seasoned executive will set ambitious regional goals, act as an advocate within the organization, and manage operations across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and maintain strong relationships with governments and partners. Fluent English is required, alongside proficiency in other European languages. The role is full-time and offers significant career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Track record of running complex multi-country operations across a major international region.
• Expertise in global matrixed organizations providing dotted-line leadership.
• Success in navigating regulated or politically complex environments.
• Gaming/UGC platform experience is a strong asset.
• Technical fluency and/or background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set ambitious regional goals and clear strategy; lead execution with local teams.
• Act as Europe’s advocate within the company ensuring regional needs inform global priorities.
• Establish the local office as an early warning system for regulatory signals.
• Maintain uninterrupted operations across EU / EEA and UK markets.
• Partner with teams to anticipate evolving regulatory obligations.

Skills

Multi-country operations management

Expertise in global matrixed organizations

Navigating regulated environments

Fluent English

Proficient in German and other European languages

Job description

Roblox is seeking a strategic execution-oriented General Manager to lead our European business. Europe is a priority region at the intersection of growth safety & compliance and ecosystem development. As GM you’ll be the accountable leader for the region—our senior representative externally (government, media partners) and the orchestrator internally across product policy and operations. The GM is accountable for leading the business in Europe influencing product growth, compliance and reputation in a unified way while thoughtfully managing tradeoffs.

You Will :

• Set ambitious regional goals and a clear strategy; lead day‑to‑day execution with local teams and partners.
• Act as Europe’s advocate within Roblox ensuring regional needs inform global priorities.
• Serve as the primary bridge between the local office and HQ across regulatory, product safety and operational topics.
• Establish the local office as an early warning system for regulatory, cultural and market signals.
• Maintain uninterrupted operations across EU / EEA and UK markets.
• Partner closely with Legal, Policy and Trust & Safety teams to anticipate and navigate evolving regulatory obligations.
• Establish strategic relationships with regulators, rating agencies and media to reduce risk and ensure business continuity.
• Serve as a regional spokesperson on safety and integrity, strengthening public trust and resilience.
• Define and execute the regional growth plan to maximize user growth, bookings and the health of the local creator ecosystem.
• Build on‑the‑ground presence to expand brand awareness and support creators, prioritizing key genre verticals.
• Build and deepen relationships with strategic partners across the region.
• Partner with HQ product and core functions to shape integrated roadmaps for Growth and Compliance.

You Have :

• A track record of running complex multi‑country operations across a major international region.
• Expertise operating in a global matrixed organization.
• Proven success navigating highly regulated or politically complex environments.
• Gaming and/or UGC platform experience (a strong asset).
• Technical fluency and/or background (preferred).

You Are :

• A seasoned executive with a track record of running complex multi‑country operations across a major international region.
• An expert at operating in a global matrixed organization providing dotted‑line leadership while country leads report solid‑line into global functions.
• Willing to spend 6‑12 months at HQ (San Mateo CA) for the first 12 months to establish deep alignment and operating foundations before transitioning to a long‑term base in London. Frequent travel considered but a continuous block preferred to set up for success.
• Exceptional in communication skills with proven ability to act as a spokesperson and provide regional legitimacy with governments and partners.
• Someone with proven success navigating highly regulated or politically complex environments.
• Fluent in English (required).
• Proficient in German and other key European languages (required to manage complex regulatory and cultural environments across major markets).

Required Experience :

• Director

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1