Senior Product Policy Manager, Regional Policy
Job description
About the role
Roblox is seeking a Senior Product Policy Manager with deep expertise in regional compliance and localized policy adaptation for the Latin American market. This position sits within a globally distributed team covering the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Oceania, India, and Asia-Pacific regions. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Roblox's platform aligns with both international standards and region-specific regulatory expectations. The work directly influences the company's safety strategy and policy framework, helping to create a more secure and civil environment for the tens of millions of users who explore, create, and connect on Roblox every day. This is an opportunity to shape the future of digital interaction at a platform that is reimagining how people come together across devices and geographies.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Partner closely with the Legal and Public Policy departments to clearly communicate Roblox's safety vision, community standards, and platform policies to regulatory bodies throughout Latin America.
- Localize and adapt global policy frameworks so they resonate with regional cultural norms, legal requirements, and user expectations across LATAM markets.
- Collaborate with the Moderation Operations team to translate adapted policies into actionable enforcement guidelines, ensuring consistent and effective implementation.
- Continuously monitor the regulatory landscape, industry trends, and emerging risks to proactively identify potential challenges that could affect Roblox or its user community.
- Work hand-in-hand with product and engineering teams to inform the design, development, and deployment of enforcement systems and safety tools that comply with both internal policies and local legislation.
- Coordinate with the Product Policy Manager responsible for Global Age Ratings to guarantee that game ratings meet compliance standards in every applicable jurisdiction.
- Serve as an internal subject-matter expert on LATAM regulatory matters, advising cross-functional stakeholders including marketing, communications, business development, and operations.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations that distill complex policy issues into clear recommendations and actionable strategies.
- Contribute to the creation of transparency reports, regulatory filings, and other documentation required by regional authorities.
- Engage directly with external stakeholders such as government officials, industry associations, and civil society organizations to represent Roblox's policy positions.
- Support crisis response efforts by providing rapid policy analysis and guidance when emerging issues threaten user safety or regulatory standing.
- Identify opportunities to harmonize regional policies with global standards, reducing complexity while maintaining local relevance.
Requirements
- A minimum of six years of professional experience in online Trust and Safety, Product Policy, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated background in developing content policies for global digital platforms, with particular emphasis on regional adaptation and localization.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including the capacity to break down intricate issues, evaluate potential solutions, and recommend clear policy directions.
- Solid understanding of product development processes and technical systems, enabling creative and practical problem-solving.
- Proven track record of collaborating with senior leadership and presenting strategic recommendations to executive audiences.
- Full professional fluency in both English and Portuguese is mandatory for this role.
- Familiarity with video game rating frameworks, specifically Classificação Indicativa (ClassInd) and the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC).
- A Juris Doctor, Master's degree, or equivalent professional experience that demonstrates advanced analytical and policy-development skills.
Nice to have
- Prior experience engaging with international regulators and articulating nuanced policy positions on a global stage.
- Background in handling cross-border policy matters that require coordination across multiple jurisdictions and legal systems.
- Knowledge of additional languages spoken in Latin America, such as Spanish, which could enhance regional stakeholder engagement.
- Experience working within the gaming or interactive entertainment industry, particularly on matters related to user-generated content.
- Familiarity with emerging regulatory frameworks around digital safety, data protection, and platform accountability in LATAM.
- Existing relationships with regional regulatory bodies, industry groups, or advocacy organizations focused on online safety.
Skills & tools
- Trust and Safety policy development and enforcement
- Regional compliance and regulatory analysis
- Content moderation strategy and operations
- Age rating systems including ClassInd and IARC
- Stakeholder management and executive communication
- Cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, legal, and operations teams
- Risk assessment and proactive issue identification
- Fluency in English and Portuguese
Practical notes
- This hybrid position requires in-office presence at the São Paulo location on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week; Monday and Friday attendance is optional unless otherwise specified.
- Roblox is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious observances throughout the recruiting process.
- For roles based in the United States, the company may be unable to employ candidates whose work authorization is tied to certain visa categories or to sponsor H-1B visas at this time; however, this particular role is based in Brazil.