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Posted May 29, 2026

Regulatory Operations Lead

Job Description: • 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, sustainable operations, and readiness to meet evolving legal requirements while ensuring Airbnb’s obligations are met with excellence. • 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 and escalation strategies. • Influence cross-functional roadmaps and corporate strategy through deep expertise in regulatory frameworks. • Serve as the primary liaison and operational architect for your jurisdictions, establishing operational rhythms and ensuring alignment among cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining comprehensive project documentation. • Drive high-impact strategic projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness while also aligning with broader business goals. • Analyze data by running queries and creating dashboards to identify trends, surface anomalies, and perform the necessary investigation Requirements: • 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 as applicable and required for varied audiences. • Comfortable and skilled at regularly interfacing with, influencing and being a thought partner to senior management to inform strategy and decision-making, yielding positive outcomes. • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a track record of aligning cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Benefits: • Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Remote work options • Employee Travel Credits