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About Moloco:
Moloco builds some of the most powerful AI advertising solutions in the world. Our name-short for "machine learning company"-reflects our core mission: democratizing access to the advanced AI that has historically been reserved for tech giants. Led by machine learning pioneers who built some of the most successful ad systems at Google, including YouTube's monetization engine and key search advertising technologies, we're transforming how businesses grow and compete in the digital economy.
Built with AI from day one, Moloco's planet-scale machine learning platform powers a suite of solutions for advertising growth and monetization. Moloco Ads is an AI-powered platform that delivers real business outcomes for mobile app marketers through performance-based user acquisition. Moloco Commerce Media enables retailers and marketplaces to build revenue-generating ad businesses that balance user experience and advertiser performance.
Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, Gurgaon, Tokyo, Shanghai, London, Tel Aviv, and Berlin.
Moloco is a truly rewarding place to work and in an exciting period of growth, which you could be a part of. Join us today and apply now!
The Impact You'll Be Contributing to Moloco:
Moloco is looking for an exceptional leader to build and lead our Business Integrity function from the ground up. You will own the strategic, operational and enforcement layer that protects our platform from fraud, abuse, and policy violations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the trust & safety infrastructure for an AI-native performance advertising platform serving millions of advertisers and publishers globally.
This is not a reactive role. You will drive proactive detection, prevention, and enforcement of policies and processes to protect Moloco's platform and its users while navigating a complex regulatory landscape. You will build a world-class team, establish policies from first principles, and create the systems and processes that define how Moloco maintains platform integrity at scale.
As the first hire and architect of this function, you will be focused on:

• Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment and building a risk registry
• Mapping existing policies, workflows, enforcement gaps, and ownership
• Making critical tooling and detection strategy decisions
• Setting the foundation for the function's operating model: Policy & Compliance, and Detection, Ops & Intelligence
• Partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Legal, Enterprise Compliance, Security, GTM, and Finance to understand pain points and align on approach

This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is based near our Menlo Park, CA office and follows a hybrid in-office schedule.
The Opportunity
This is a chance to build a world-class function that directly protects a global platform. You will define strategy, hire your team, and own outcomes. In this role, you will have a role operating at the center of business decisions, influencing how Moloco scales responsibly across new markets and products.
As the leader of the Business Integrity function, you will be responsible for:
Platform Integrity & Detection

• Behavioral pattern analysis and bad actor identification-detecting fraud rings, account takeovers, and re-entry attempts
• Proactive detection systems that identify policy violations (creative safety, KYC, brand safety) before damage occurs
• Creating and monitoring dashboards and analytics to track violation rates, churn, enforcement actions, and emerging abuse patterns
• Signal intelligence and re-entry prevention

Enforcement & Operations

• Review queues and investigation and enforcement workflows-defined, streamlined, and scalable
• Account suspension, termination, and partner enforcement decisions with clear appeals and remediation processes
• Standing monitoring cadences, escalation paths, and shared tooling

Policy & Regulatory

• Policy drafting and enforcement rules-partnering with Legal to translate regulatory requirements (DSA, OFAC, FTC, FDA) and risk assessments into actionable business integrity controls
• Specific third-party controls and compliance monitoring (real money gambling licensing, KYC, creative policy)
• Compliance-by-design architecture across advertiser onboarding, offboarding, and account lifecycle
• Policy ownership and external communications

Leadership & Culture

• Building and developing a high-performing team, setting clear priorities, coaching team members, and fostering a strong, collaborative culture
• Acting as a trusted partner to senior business leaders, providing pragmatic guidance on complex platform integrity matters
• Shaping a culture of engagement and ownership around Business Integrity across the organization

How Do I Know if the Role is Right For Me?
Beyond the skills and experience listed below, we are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys building. You'll design a modern, enterprise-grade function largely from the ground up without dismantling legacy processes - this is a greenfield opportunity
• Operates at the center of the business. You'll work directly with Product, Engineering, Legal, Security, and business leaders, influencing real decisions that shape platform strategy
• Thrives in ambiguous, high-growth environments. Moloco's pace and evolving regulatory landscape mean this role is never static-you'll solve new problems, not manage checklists
• Is a trusted advisor. You combine commercial judgment with sound reasoning, and are comfortable pushing back constructively and exercising independent judgment
• Drives cultural change. You'll help establish a culture where Business Integrity is viewed as a strategic enabler of growth and trust, not a blocker
• Navigates ambiguity and complexity well. You exhibit high EQ, resilience, and integrity-with a track record of handling sensitive issues discreetly while maintaining sound ethical standards
• Collaborates across boundaries. You thrive in fast-moving environments, building trusted relationships across teams and functions, and are comfortable influencing without direct authority

Required Experience

• 15+ years in Trust & Safety, Fraud Prevention, Compliance Ops, Law Enforcement, or equivalent discipline
• Proven track record building and scaling trust & safety or fraud prevention operations-hiring, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams
• Deep understanding of bad actor tactics, evasion techniques, and how to identify and prevent abuse patterns
• Experience designing policies, proactive detection systems, workflows, monitoring cadence, and enforcement processes at scale
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (DSA, OFAC, FTC) and compliance-by-design frameworks
• Product or technical background and credibility with engineering and product teams-you can translate business problems into technical solutions and make informed tooling decisions
• Ability to lead through legal and regulatory ambiguity, exercising sound judgment on complex issues

Highly Valued

• Experience in AdTech, performance marketing, or platforms with two-sided networks (advertisers + publishers)
• Experience with AI/ML-driven processes, including detection and automation
• Deep experience partnering with Product, Engineering, and Security teams in fast-moving environments
• Experience leading through regulatory inquiries, audits, or enforcement actions
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented mindset with a track record of managing global initiatives and driving cultural change

Compensation & Benefits
U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits and perks. U.S.-based employees also receive up to 12 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year and one Thrive Day off per quarter. Additionally, all employees have Flexible Time Off (FTO).
The successful candidate may be eligible for a bonus and equity awards. Eligibility and amounts are determined by performance and the terms of the applicable plans.
The location for this role is listed above. For base pay range purposes, location-based compensation is grouped into the following regions. Your region is determined by your assigned work location.

• Region A: Menlo Park Office, New York Office, SF Bay Area, New York Metro Area
• Region B: Seattle Office, Seattle, Los Angeles/Orange County, San Diego, Austin, Boston, Washington DC Metro Area, Miami
• Region C: All other U.S. locations

Salary Ranges:
Region A:
$276,000-$345,000 USD
Region B:
$262,400-$328,000 USD
Region C:
$248,400-$310,500 USD
Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being:
We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of inclusion, we offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives.
Moloco Values:

• Lead with Humility: Everyone's voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success.
• Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what's possible.
• Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value.
• Go Further Together: We're one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won't let each other fail.

Additional Resources:

• Moloco Company Blog
• Moloco Leadership
• Moloco Newsroom

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