About the job
Be a Part of the E-Commerce Revolution with Whatnot!
At Whatnot, we are the leading live shopping platform in North America and Europe, dedicated to helping users buy, sell, and discover their passions. We are transforming the e-commerce landscape by seamlessly merging community, shopping, and entertainment into a unique experience tailored for you. Our remote, co-located team thrives on innovation and is guided by our core values. With operational hubs across the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we are collaboratively shaping the future of online marketplaces.
Our live auctions cater to diverse interests, from fashion and beauty to electronics and collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants. And this is just the beginning! As one of the fastest-growing marketplaces, we are on the lookout for bold, innovative problem solvers across all functions. Stay updated with the latest at Whatnot through our news and engineering blogs, and join us in empowering individuals to turn their passions into thriving businesses while fostering community through commerce.
Role Overview
As a Risk Strategist at Whatnot, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis and cybersecurity to proactively identify and mitigate risks that threaten our marketplace. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of our platform by developing and implementing effective strategies to combat fraudulent activities.
Monitoring: Analyze trust and fraud trends to identify underlying causes.
Frontline Investigation: Design and refine rules to enforce Whatnot’s policies at scale.
Developing Strategies: Create innovative tools and processes to enhance detection and mitigation of bad actors.
Assessing Risk: Evaluate new tools and existing processes to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Managing Fraud Controls: Work closely with technology and operations teams to oversee trust and fraud controls.
Tracking Performance: Monitor the efficacy of trust and fraud strategies, tools, and processes.
Identifying Opportunities: Seek out investments in trust and fraud protection for both immediate and long-term benefits.
Supporting New Product Launches: Analyze fraud risks associated with new products and markets, and develop strategies to address them.

