Director, Global Safety Regulatory Compliance

Ireland·DublinFull-timeexecutive

Legal & ComplianceCompliance

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Know where you belong! Match Group is a leading provider of dating products across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, The League, HER, and others,

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Know where you belong!

Match Group is a leading provider of dating products across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, The League, HER, and others, each designed to spark meaningful connections for singles worldwide. Creating a sense of belonging doesn’t stop at our products - it’s the foundation of every team we hire.

When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life (IRL). We think the same is true for creating the best platforms, so we work together IRL in our office 3 days/week.

About the Role

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We're seeking a Director, Global Safety Regulatory Compliance to spearhead Match Group's efforts to ensure portfolio-wide corporate compliance with global regulations focused on online trust and safety. Sitting on the central Trust & Safety team, this role develops solutions for evolving regulatory requirements, leads cross-functional compliance programs, and serves as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries related to trust and safety.

You'll work closely with a wide array of stakeholders - Legal, Privacy, Government Relations, Communications, Product Management, and T&S stakeholders to translate regulatory developments into action. You will oversee transparency reporting and other required disclosures, initiatives around critical safety matters like age assurance and countering NCII, and manage a team contributing to these efforts. This role requires strong analytical judgment, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and comfort operating as the bridge between regulators, internal governance stakeholders, and product teams.

Work closely alongside Government Relations and Legal teams to analyze current and upcoming global regulations pertaining to trust and safety on dating platforms, maintaining a centralized repository of compliance requirements

Socialize information about safety regulations with stakeholders at each of Match Group’s brands, with an emphasis on enabling brand-level innovation and providing ample development runway

Delivering written and verbal regular executive-level briefings on regulatory themes and compliance status

Manage and iterate on programs to implement regulatory compliance requirements across all Match Group brands, including project plans, timelines, and milestones

Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely implementation, and report on project status to senior leadership

Collaborate with legal, policy, and communications teams on regulatory engagement and advocacy strategy, including input on policy positions and external communications

Oversee the delivery and development of transparency reports and other required disclosures, coordinating with data science and analytics leads on data needs

Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance activities, including policies, procedures, and audit reports, and conduct regular audits

Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries, drafting responses, coordinating internal resources, and facilitating proactive "no surprises" communication with regulators on new features and developments

Manage and develop team members contributing to these initiatives

8–12 years of experience in regulatory compliance, Trust & Safety, public policy, or a related field, including 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity

Strong familiarity with major global regulations affecting online trust and safety

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing executive-level briefings and regulator-facing documentation

Proven program management skills, including the ability to build project plans, drive cross-functional alignment, and report progress to senior leadership

Experience coordinating with Legal, Government Relations, and Communications teams on regulatory strategy

Direct experience handling regulatory inquiries, audits, or transparency reporting

People management experience, with a demonstrated ability to develop and grow a team

High degree of independence, ownership, and judgment in ambiguous, fast-moving environment

Why Match Group?

Work on products that impact millions, collaborating with global and diverse teams, shaping relationships and connections worldwide.
Access premium healthcare, mental health support, and emergency leaves.
Benefit from a healthy work-life balance in a flexible and welcoming environment.
Enjoy a modern office, close to transport and amenities.
Access lunch vouchers and a discounted ClassPass subscription.
Grow through e-learning, conferences, knowledge-sharing sessions, continuous learning programs, and global career opportunities
Join regular social events like breakfasts, lunches, and apéros.
Use our products for free.