Global Regulatory Strategy Lead

airbnb, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbnb, Inc. is seeking a Regulatory Operations Lead for the Cities team to drive scalable regulatory programs across jurisdictions and advise cross-functional partners.

You will lead a high-performing team, translate regulatory trends into strategy, and shape operational workflows to support Airbnb’s growth with compliance at the core. You will manage complex programs, communicate outcomes to senior leadership, and influence product and policy roadmaps while ensuring rigorous governance and

Qualifications

• 10+ years 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 as applicable and required for varied audiences.
• Comfortable interfacing with senior management to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a track record of aligning cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and execution of highly scalable regulatory programs across multiple jurisdictions, effectively communicating outcomes and insights to senior leadership.
• Lead end-to-end execution of complex regulatory programs, ensuring measurable outcomes and sustainable operations.
• Manage a high performing team of individuals responsible for strategy and regulatory operations.
• Translate emerging regulatory trends into actionable business strategies for senior leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional technical partners to design solutions that enable proactive, automated compliance solutions.
• Identify and lead resolution of regulatory risks or incidents, coordinating with legal and policy counterparts to develop mitigation strategies.
• Influence cross-functional roadmaps and corporate strategy through deep expertise in regulatory frameworks.
• Drive high-impact strategic projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness while aligning with broader business goals.
• Analyze data by running queries and creating dashboards to identify trends, surface anomalies, and perform investigation.

Job description

Airbnb, Inc. is seeking a Regulatory Operations Lead for the Cities team to drive scalable regulatory programs across jurisdictions and advise cross-functional partners.

You will lead a high-performing team, translate regulatory trends into strategy, and shape operational workflows to support Airbnb’s growth with compliance at the core. You will manage complex programs, communicate outcomes to senior leadership, and influence product and policy roadmaps while ensuring rigorous governance and