Senior Director, Global Head of Adversarial Abuse and Analytics - Leading YouTube's Trust and Safety Efforts with Data-Driven Insights and Strategic Vision

Introduction to YouTube and the Role

YouTube, a subsidiary of Google and part of Alphabet Inc., is the world's largest and most popular video-sharing platform, offering a vast array of content to a global audience. The company's mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world, fostering a community where creativity, education, and entertainment thrive. At the heart of this mission is the Trust and Safety (T&S) team, dedicated to making YouTube a safe place for users, viewers, and content creators worldwide. Within T&S, the Adversarial Abuse and Analytics team plays a critical role in combating adversaries and developing insights to enhance the platform's safety and security.

About the Position

We are seeking an exceptional leader to fill the role of Senior Director, Global Head of Adversarial Abuse and Analytics. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of adversarial abuse, including account takeovers, spam, engagement abuse, and more. The successful candidate will lead the Adversarial Abuse team in identifying and mitigating threats and the Business Analytics team in generating insights, measuring uncaught badness, and publishing Transparency Reports for countries worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Adversarial Abuse team in detecting and eliminating adversaries attempting account takeovers, spam, engagement abuse, evading termination, and other malicious activities.
• Understand, anticipate, and proactively mitigate risks from new, scaling industry trends (e.g., generative AI).
• Collaborate with the Policy Development team to create policies using account, social, and content signals to describe harmful behavior.
• Deliver effective and efficient operational performance (e.g., quality, service levels) in a global team working 24×7, and engage, retain, manage, and develop top talent.
• Manage accelerations with quick turnaround times required to provide data and content-driven insights and implement policies while building relationships with key cross-functional partners to help launch new products and policies that effectively prevent adversarial abuse.

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in risk management, fraud fighting at scale, and building/deploying analytical experiences.
• 2 years of experience working with engineering teams that shape data infrastructure and ML models.
• 2 years of experience leading teams with the ability to work non-standard weeks of work as accelerations require.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will also have:

• A postgraduate education in a related field (e.g., analytics, engineering, data science).
• 2 years of experience with the analysis of large datasets and anomaly detection.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in anti-abuse activities.
• Knowledge of SQL/R/Matlab.
• Exceptional influencing and leadership interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Excellent business judgment, strategic 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.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical, analytical, and leadership skills, including:

• Strong understanding of data analysis and machine learning principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous situations.
• Proven leadership and management experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to drive business outcomes through data-driven insights.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At YouTube, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Senior Director, Global Head of Adversarial Abuse and Analytics, you will have access to:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training, mentorship, and career advancement.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools, including machine learning and data analytics platforms.
• A culture that values innovation, creativity, and experimentation, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.

Work Environment and Company Culture

YouTube's culture is built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and community. We believe that everyone deserves a voice and a platform to share their story, and we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all users. As a member of the T&S team, you will be part of a global community that is dedicated to making a positive impact and promoting a culture of trust and safety.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary of $24/hour, as well as a range of perks and benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Retirement savings plans and financial planning resources.
• Generous paid time off and vacation policies.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced leader with a passion for data-driven insights and strategic vision, we encourage you to apply for the role of Senior Director, Global Head of Adversarial Abuse and Analytics. This is a unique opportunity to join a global team that is dedicated to making a positive impact and promoting a culture of trust and safety. Apply now to take the first step in your journey with YouTube.