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Regulatory Operations Specialist

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Spotify

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • New York
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 6+ years in regulatory compliance or risk management, experience with platform regulations, strong project management skills, excellent communication, and compliance certifications preferred.
  • You will manage compliance programs, conduct assessments, coordinate teams on regulatory requirements, document compliance, handle regulatory requests, and develop training and communications.

Requirements

  • You have 6+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or legal program management in a global tech, digital-platform, or media environment.
  • Experienced with online-platform regulation, such as the DMA, DSA, UK OSA, AUS OSA, COPPA, and comparable laws.
  • Proven project-manager with the ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional programs with competing deadlines.
  • Excellent communicator with experience briefing senior stakeholders and regulators.
  • Able to translate complex regulatory obligations into clear business and technical actions.
  • Skilled at building governance frameworks, metrics, and documentation to evidence compliance.
  • Comfortable working across global time zones and cultures in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
  • Compliance or risk certifications (CIPP/E, CCEP, etc.) or equivalent regulatory background preferred; consultant services experience and/or a law degree a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development and execution of Spotify’s cross-functional compliance programs under emerging digital-platform, content-regulation, and transparency laws (e.g., DMA, DSA, UK OSA, AUS OSA, US state platform laws).
  • Build and manage regulatory readiness assessments, risk assessments, and implementation plans across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate with product, legal, policy, and data teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical operational controls and reporting processes.
  • Lead the documentation of compliance evidence, record-keeping, and audit trails for regulatory filings and responses.
  • Support responses to regulatory requests for information (RFIs) and audits, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent submissions.
  • Develop internal training, playbooks, and communications to embed compliance awareness across business functions.
  • Partner with Product and Trust & Safety to evaluate and monitor technical safeguards, content-moderation systems, and age-assurance mechanisms.
  • Track legislative developments and advise leadership on evolving compliance expectations and risk exposure.

FAQs

What is the main mission of Spotify's Legal Affairs team?

The main mission of Spotify's Legal Affairs team is to ensure that Spotify meets its obligations under a global regulatory landscape while promoting user safety, transparency, and trust.

What are some of the key laws and regulations the Regulatory Operations Specialist will work with?

The Regulatory Operations Specialist will work with laws such as the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), EU Digital Services Act (DSA), UK Online Safety Act (UK OSA), Australian Online Safety Act (AUS OSA), and similar frameworks worldwide.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

Preferred qualifications include 6+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or legal program management in a global tech or media environment, with relevant compliance or risk certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CCEP) or a law degree.

What is the location of this position?

This position is based in New York, NY.

What is the work schedule like for this role?

The role allows for flexibility to work from home, with a request to come into the office 2-3 times per week for in-person meetings.

What is the salary range for this position?

The United States base range for this position is $93,473 - $133,533, plus equity.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include health insurance, six months of paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement plan, a monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave.

Is Spotify an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Spotify is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, regardless of their background.

How does Spotify ensure an inclusive recruitment process?

Spotify is passionate about inclusivity and offers support for reasonable accommodations during the interview process to assist candidates as needed.

What skills are important for a Regulatory Operations Specialist at Spotify?

Important skills include project management, excellent communication, the ability to translate complex regulatory obligations, building governance frameworks, and working across global time zones in a fast-paced environment.

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Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Spotify is a transformative music streaming platform that has revolutionised the way people listen to music. Their mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by providing a platform for over a million artists to earn a living from their art while offering billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. With a vast library of over 50 million tracks, users can discover, manage, and share music for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium for an enhanced experience, including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free listening experience. As the most popular global audio streaming service, Spotify's innovative model has become the largest revenue driver for the music industry, supporting artists and reshaping the music ecosystem.

Culture & Values

  • Innovative

    We move fast and take big risks

  • Sincere

    We have no time for internal politics

  • Passionate

    We revel in what we do

  • Collaborative

    We recognise that we're all in this together

  • Playful

    We don't take ourselves too seriously

Benefits

  • Extensive learning opportunities

    Through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.

  • Flexible share incentives

    Letting you choose how you share in our success.

  • Global parental leave

    Six months off - fully paid - for all new parents.

  • All The Feels

    Our employee assistance program and self-care hub.

  • Flexible public holidays

    Swap days off according to your values and beliefs.