Experienced Senior Director, Global Head, Adversarial Abuse/Analytics – Web Security and Trust Operations
At arenaflex, we're committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. As a leading player in the tech industry, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible and striving to make a positive impact on the world. We're now seeking an exceptional individual to join our Trust and Security team as the Senior Director, Global Head, Adversarial Abuse/Analytics. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team and drive strategic initiatives that protect our users, promote trust, and enhance the overall YouTube experience.
About arenaflex and the Trust and Security Team
arenaflex's Trust and Security team is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for our users, creators, and viewers worldwide. We're passionate about building a platform that empowers everyone to share their stories, explore their interests, and connect with others. Our team is committed to staying ahead of emerging threats and developing innovative solutions to protect our users from harm. As a key member of our Trust and Security team, you'll be working closely with cross-functional partners to drive strategic initiatives, develop new tools and technologies, and implement global policies to prevent and mitigate adversarial abuse. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with our Product Management and Design teams to build data-driven insights and develop effective solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Key Responsibilities
As the Senior Director, Global Head, Adversarial Abuse/Analytics, you'll be responsible for leading the Adversarial Abuse team and the Business Analytics team. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the Adversarial Abuse team in identifying and eliminating malicious actors attempting account takeovers, spam, commitment abuse, and other forms of adversarial behavior
- Collaborating with the Business Analytics team to produce insights, estimate uncaught badnesses, and distribute Transparency Reports for countries around the world
- Understanding, anticipating, and intelligently mitigating risks from new, scaling industry patterns (e.g., generative AI)
- Working with the Strategy Development team to create policies using account, social, and content signals to describe harmful behavior
- Delivering high-quality and productive operational execution (e.g., quality, service levels) in a global team working 24x7
- Attracting, retaining, developing, and fostering exceptional talent
- Managing accelerations with quick turnaround times to provide data-driven insights and content-driven experiences, and implementing solutions while building relationships with key cross-functional partners to launch new products and policies that effectively prevent adversarial abuse
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., computer science, mathematics, statistics)
- At least 4 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent common sense experience
- 2 years of experience working with risk management, anti-abuse fighting at scale, and building/conveying data-driven insights
- 2 years of experience working with design teams that build data infrastructure and ML models
- 2 years of experience leading teams with the ability to work non-standard workweeks as accelerations require
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications would be highly desirable:
- Postgraduate education in a related field (e.g., research, design, data science)
- 2 years of experience with investigation of large datasets and anomaly detection
- Experience or demonstrated interest in anti-abuse activities
- Knowledge of SQL/R/Matlab
- Exceptional influencing and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships with cross-functional partners
- Excellent business judgment, critical, and analytical skills, including using data to drive strategy and business action with the ability to work in a rapidly changing industry and manage ambiguity while minimizing uncertainty through quantitative insights
Work Environment and Company Culture
arenaflex is a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We're committed to creating a culture that's welcoming, supportive, and empowering for all employees. Our team is passionate about innovation, creativity, and making a positive impact on the world. We're proud to be a part of the arenaflex family and are excited to welcome you to our team!
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
arenaflex offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary of $24/hour. We also offer a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401(k) matching program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
How to Apply
If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We can't wait to hear from you! Apply Now! Apply for this job