Senior Regulatory Operations Lead - Regulatory Products

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.</span></p></div><p><strong>The Community You Will Join:</strong></p> <p>The Cities team leads the work necessary to implement the regulatory products and processes needed globally to comply with regulations, and does so in a manner that also sustainably supports Airbnb’s growth.</p> <p><strong>The Difference You Will Make:</strong></p> <p>As a Senior Regulatory Operations Lead, you are entrusted with shaping and steering Airbnb’s regulatory strategy by driving global high-impact regulatory initiatives. You bring deep regulatory expertise, proven strategic foresight, and operational excellence that will ensure our regulatory products not only meet evolving legal requirements, but also enable innovation, trust, and sustainable growth.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this role, you will anticipate regulatory trends, translate ambiguous mandates into scalable product solutions, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership—ultimately strengthening Airbnb’s reputation and resilience in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.</p> <p><strong>A Typical Day: </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Strategic Regulatory Leadership: </strong>Anticipate and interpret global regulatory developments, providing strategic guidance to senior leadership on potential impacts and opportunities. Develop and implement proactive product strategies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.​</li> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration: </strong>Partner with cross-functional teams such as Engineering and Product to implement regulatory products that address the changing landscape, and anticipate future trends .​</li> <li><strong>Regulatory Program Oversight: </strong>Design and oversee comprehensive regulatory product programs, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, and industry standards. Monitor program effectiveness and make iterative improvements as necessary.​</li> <li><strong>Risk Assessment and Mitigation: </strong>Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential regulatory and operational risks. Develop and implement measures to reinforce product assurance by mitigating identified risks, ensuring the organization's resilience against regulatory challenges.​</li> <li><strong>Innovation and Continuous Improvement:</strong>