Senior Regulatory Operations Lead - Regulatory Products

Details

Airbnb's Cities team builds the regulatory products and processes needed globally to comply with regulations while supporting Airbnb's growth. As a Senior Regulatory Operations Lead, you will shape and steer Airbnb’s regulatory strategy by driving global high-impact regulatory initiatives, translating ambiguous mandates into scalable product solutions, and advising senior leadership to strengthen Airbnb’s resilience in a changing regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and interpret global regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on impacts and opportunities.
• Develop and implement proactive product strategies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as Engineering and Product to implement regulatory products and anticipate future trends.
• Design and oversee comprehensive regulatory product programs, ensure adherence to applicable regulations and industry standards, monitor program effectiveness, and iterate as needed.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify regulatory and operational risks and implement mitigation measures to reinforce product assurance and organizational resilience.
• Track emerging technologies and regulatory trends to identify opportunities for innovation in regulatory products and lead initiatives to improve regulatory operations efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing, diverse team; provide leadership through influence and structure.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in product management, platform or technical product management, or product operations—preferably in technology or other highly regulated industries.
• Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional regulatory product programs at the global or enterprise level.
• Experience advising and influencing senior decision-makers using thought leadership, storytelling, and data-driven recommendations.
• Familiarity with regulatory technology and automation tools.
• Ability to connect regulatory requirements to long-term business objectives and functional roadmaps; strong strategic lens.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to transform ambiguity into clarity and build consensus.
• Strong analytical skills and experience designing operational structures that balance compliance, risk, and scalability.
• Proven leadership in growing and coaching high-performing, diverse teams.

Location

• US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites as agreed with your manager. You must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $196,000—$245,000 USD.
• This role may be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.