Senior Regulatory Manager, Game Content & Studios

The General Manager of Strategic Business Engagement for the Game Content & Studios organization is seeking a Senior Regulatory Manager to drive regulatory and compliance requirements for our ever-changing Gaming industry. This role is pivotal in driving these critical strategies in gaming’s most iconic franchises.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

In the end, it’s the people of Game Content & Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it! 

Responsibilities

Regulatory Frameworks

• Translate complex legal frameworks into product requirements.

Game Development

• Assist Studio Leads and Game Developers with regulatory requirements.
• Field regulatory questions about games and act as a first line of defense.
• Explain compliance risks and establish best practices.

Regulatory Compliance

• Develop and implement compliance for child safety, privacy, and consumer protection.
• Ensure adherence to gaming regulations across jurisdictions.
• Identify and mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
• Develop proactive solutions to maintain regulatory integrity.

Compliance Audits and Assessments

• Conduct audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risks and support growth.

Regulatory Inquiries and Compliance Mandates

• AU Online Safety Act (OSA):
  • Focuses on online safety risk management with enforcement authority (eSafety).
• UK Online Safety Act (OSA):
  • Includes user-to-user services, mandates risk assessments, and requires age verification.
• Digital Services Act (DSA) – EU:
  • Enable user reporting, remove harmful content, and provide data on complaints.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience  
  • OR Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 3+ years marketing, strategy, business planning, consulting, banking, finance, economics, and/or partner organization experience 
  • OR equivalent experience. 

• 2+ years experience working with software developers to help make trade-offs across competing priorities.
• Program Management experience, managing multiple related tasks and projects while keeping stakeholders on track with their deliverables.
• 3+ years experience interpreting complex legal frameworks and translating for cross functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Self-starter with  analytical and problem-solving skills who's comfortable with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment, with rapidly changing requirements. 

• Communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills. 

• Proven practice of leadership and cross team collaboration.