
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...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Whatnot is seeking a Risk Strategist to enhance their marketplace security by analyzing data and developing strategies to mitigate risks. You'll work with data analysis and cybersecurity knowledge to protect the platform. This role requires a strong background in risk management and operational processes.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in risk management and cybersecurity, with experience in data analysis that allows you to identify and mitigate potential threats effectively. You are skilled at developing and iterating rules to enforce policies at scale, ensuring the safety and integrity of the marketplace. Your operational hustle enables you to create tools and processes that enhance bad actor detection and mitigation strategies. You are detail-oriented and analytical, capable of tracking trust and fraud trends while analyzing root causes to improve overall security measures. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to work with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in risk management practices.
Desirable
Experience with e-commerce platforms or live shopping environments is a plus, as is familiarity with regulatory compliance and best practices in cybersecurity. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to the evolving landscape of online marketplaces. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for community-driven commerce will set you apart in this role.
What you'll do
As a Risk Strategist at Whatnot, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our marketplace from potential threats. You will monitor and analyze trust and fraud trends, developing insights that inform our risk management strategies. Your frontline investigations will involve creating and iterating rules that enforce our policies effectively, ensuring that our community remains safe and secure. You will assess new tools and existing processes for risk, proposing innovative solutions to enhance our detection and mitigation capabilities. Collaborating with various teams, you will contribute to the development of tools and processes that streamline our operations and improve our overall risk posture. Your work will directly impact the safety of our users and the integrity of our platform, making you an essential part of our mission to redefine e-commerce.
What we offer
At Whatnot, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our culture is rooted in innovation and collaboration, and we encourage you to bring your unique skills and experiences to our team. Join us as we shape the future of online marketplaces and empower individuals to turn their passions into businesses.
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