
About Whatnot
Transforming eCommerce through live shopping experiences
Key Highlights
- Founded in 2019, headquartered in Venice, CA
- Raised $974.2 million in Series E funding
- Facilitated over $6 billion in sales as of 2025
- Remote co-located team with hubs in US, UK, and Europe
Whatnot is a live stream platform and marketplace headquartered in Venice, Los Angeles, CA, that enables users to turn their passions into businesses. Founded in 2019, Whatnot has raised $974.2 million in funding and operates across the US, UK, and Europe, facilitating over $6 billion in sales as of...
🎁 Benefits
Whatnot offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, including coverage for dependents. Employees enjoy competitive salaries...
🌟 Culture
Whatnot fosters a remote-friendly culture that emphasizes innovation and community engagement. The company is dedicated to transforming eCommerce thro...
Overview
Whatnot is seeking a Trust & Risk Team Lead to manage a team of appeals specialists and enhance the operational framework for Trust & Risk. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure fair outcomes and improve user trust.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in managing teams and operational frameworks, ideally with experience in trust and risk management. Your leadership skills enable you to effectively coach and develop team members, ensuring they perform at their best while handling appeals and operational tasks. You understand the importance of user trust and are committed to reducing wrongful enforcement through clear policies and standards. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working cross-functionally to achieve consistent outcomes.
Desirable
Experience in e-commerce or online marketplaces is a plus, as is familiarity with appeals processes and operational workflows. You are data-driven and can analyze trends to improve processes and outcomes. Your ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders will help you navigate complex situations and drive improvements in the Trust & Risk area.
What you'll do
As the Trust & Risk Team Lead, you will manage a pod of appeals specialists, overseeing their daily activities and ensuring efficient execution of intake, triage, and evidence gathering. You will set evidence standards and lead the second-level review process, ensuring timely resolutions across priority cases. Your role will involve continuous improvement of the appeals process, enhancing user trust and policy clarity. You will collaborate with other teams to align on best practices and operational strategies, ensuring that the Trust & Risk framework scales effectively as the company grows.
What we offer
Whatnot provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will be part of a rapidly growing company that is redefining e-commerce. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in building the future of online marketplaces and making a significant impact in the world of live shopping.
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