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The Global Law Enforcement Engagement Regional Lead for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) is responsible for driving strategic bilateral and multilateral communication, cooperation, and collaboration efforts with law enforcement entities and domestic security services located and/or operating in EMEA to protect Airbnb equities and stakeholders from criminal threats and acts of violence in close coordination with other Airbnb GSRM teams.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, develop, and manage Airbnb efforts to cultivate trusted and reliable relationships with law enforcement partners in the EMEA region to safeguard the Airbnb community
Lead and promote effective information exchange and collaboration with regional law enforcement on criminal threat and life safety matters that endanger the Airbnb community
Lead, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement and government authorities in EMEA by building partnerships and coalitions through liaison with international law enforcement organizations (e.g., UNODC, INTERPOL, Europol, AFRIPOL, AIMC, IACP, etc.)
Lead regional and contribute to global efforts to develop programs, events, and presentations to educate key external bilateral and multilateral partner agencies and entities to promote Airbnb’s trust and safety capabilities and priorities
Provide expertise and conduct cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and fellow Airbnb stakeholders on law enforcement engagement matters in EMEA
Lead and/or contribute to law enforcement communication and correspondence during crisis response and/or high-risk law enforcement operations in EMEA
Identify market segments and external partnership opportunities to improve Airbnb law enforcement liaison, communication, and liaison in EMEA
Investigate and overcome barriers to successful, collaborative law enforcement operations and data exchange in EMEA
Collaborate with Airbnb legal, community support, and public policy teams to achieve effective engagement with law enforcement authorities, regulators, and legislators on online safety, security, and law enforcement issues in EMEA
Develop, analyze, and communicate data, metrics, and performance measures to inform and evaluate the effectiveness of law enforcement engagement in EMEA
Manage logistics of projects from start to finish, including identifying and scoping opportunities, aligning with different teams and functions, advancing contractual agreements, coordinating rollouts, and managing budgets
Requirements:
10+ years of experience as a law enforcement or domestic security service officer with demonstrated expertise in investigating and preventing serious and organized crime, acts of violence, and threats to public safety
Law enforcement expertise and experience in conducting complex investigations involving criminal acts and/or national security matters including but not limited to violent crime, organized crime (e.g., human trafficking, drug trafficking, financial fraud, etc.), child sexual exploitation, terrorism/violent extremism, and cybercrime
Professional work experience with law enforcement agencies and organizations located and/or operating in the European Union
Experience working collaboratively with law enforcement managing/addressing law enforcement requests for information, production/judicial orders, emergency disclosure requests, Mutual Legal Assistant Treaty (MLAT) requests, and emergencies-in-progress from a range of varied and legal systems common to EMEA
Professional working knowledge of legal frameworks associated with individual data privacy rights, particularly the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Law enforcement training, expertise, and experience in crisis planning and management and critical incident response
Ability to work effectively in a global environment, including an understanding of cultural differences
Demonstrated maintenance of a highly developed network of resources, cultivated through years of building relationships with global law enforcement and security services, ensuring liaison effectiveness in varied regions with complex geopolitical, cultural, and business environments
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including an ability to deliver clear and concise executive presentations
Excellent organizational and analytical skills, and a demonstrated record of cross-functional collaboration
Professional presence and ability to interact effectively with executive management
Capable of inspiring trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills with employees at all levels within Airbnb
Sound work ethic, judgment, and ability to work independently with minimal supervisory oversight
Willingness to travel frequently throughout EMEA, and periodically to other regions
Willingness and flexibility to support GSRM functions in EMEA on a 24/7 basis
Native Proficiency (fluency) in English and French languages is required