Senior Director, Global Head, Adversarial Abuse/Analytics

Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for driving innovation and excellence in the field of adversarial abuse and analytics? Do you have a proven track record of success in managing high-performing teams and developing strategic solutions to complex problems? If so, we want to hear from you! At YouTube, we're committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for our users, creators, and community. As the Senior Director, Global Head, Adversarial Abuse/Analytics, you'll play a critical role in leading our Trust and Security, Adversarial Abuse and Analytics team in identifying and mitigating threats to our platform. You'll work closely with cross-functional partners to develop and implement strategies that prevent and respond to adversarial abuse, while also driving business growth and innovation.

About YouTube

YouTube is a global community where anyone can share their story, explore what they love, and connect with others. We're a place where creativity and imagination know no bounds, and where we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment that's always learning and growing.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Director, Global Head, Adversarial Abuse/Analytics, you'll be responsible for leading the Adversarial Abuse group in identifying and eliminating threats to our platform, including account takeovers, spam, commitment misuse, and more. You'll also lead the Business Analytics group in producing insights, estimating uncaught badnesses, and distributing transparency reports for countries around the world. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Adversarial Abuse group in identifying and eliminating threats to our platform
• Collaborating with the Strategy Development team to develop approaches using account, social, and content signals to describe harmful behavior
• Developing and implementing strategic solutions to complex problems, including the use of machine learning and other advanced technologies
• Managing accelerations with quick turnaround times, providing data-driven insights and experiences, and executing plans while building relationships with key cross-functional partners
• Overseeing the development and implementation of tools and systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our Adversarial Abuse and Analytics efforts
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including cross-functional partners, to drive business growth and innovation

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need to have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., computer science, mathematics, statistics)
• At least 4 years of experience in a related field, including experience with risk management, abuse fighting at scale, and building and communicating analytical models
• At least 2 years of experience working with design teams that build data infrastructure and ML models
• At least 2 years of experience driving teams with the ability to work non-standard weeks as accelerations require
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop strategic solutions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications would be a plus:

• Postgraduate education in a related field (e.g., computer science, mathematics, statistics)
• At least 2 years of experience with investigation of large datasets and anomaly detection
• Experience or demonstrated interest in adversarial abuse activities
• Knowledge of SQL/R/Matlab
• Exceptional influencing and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships with cross-functional partners
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to use data to drive strategy and business decisions

Skills and Competencies

To be successful in this role, you'll need to have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop strategic solutions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to use data to drive strategy and business decisions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners
• Strong technical skills, with the ability to develop and implement technical solutions to complex problems

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At YouTube, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a member of our team, you'll have access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including:

• Training and development programs to help you build new skills and advance your career
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced leaders and professionals
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and initiatives that drive business growth and innovation
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that's always learning and growing

Work Environment and Company Culture

At YouTube, we're committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for our employees. We believe that everyone has the right to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We're a place where creativity and imagination know no bounds, and where we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

At YouTube, we offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• A salary of $24/hour
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to a range of perks and benefits, including on-site fitness classes, meal delivery, and more

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced leader with a passion for driving innovation and excellence in the field of adversarial abuse and analytics, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you! Apply for this job