Data Scientist, Risk & Fraud Opportunity at Whatnot

Whatnot is revolutionizing the e-commerce space by combining shopping, community, and entertainment into a cohesive and engaging livestream shopping platform. As a market leader, Whatnot emphasizes a remote-first approach with hubs in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, and Germany, focusing on live auctions in diverse categories like sports, fashion, gaming, and streetwear. Our mission: to ensure a safe, engaging space for both buyers and sellers to connect over shared interests.

Grow With Us

As part of the fastest-growing marketplace in the US, Whatnot is continuously expanding its talented team. We are currently looking for a seasoned Data Scientist specializing in Fraud and Risk to help keep our platform a secure place for all users. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our innovative projects, designed to detect and deter threats to our safe e-commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive systems to manage the lifecycle of risk and fraud, including chargeback prevention and refund abuse detection.
• Lead the creation of our Fraud Experimentation Playbook and establish actionable KPIs.
• Collaborate closely across various departments to leverage data science tools and methodologies, enhancing decision-making and pinpointing improvement opportunities.
• Build sophisticated, production-quality dashboards and reports to share insights.
• Drive advancements in fraud detection methodologies with the aid of our Machine Learning and Trust & Safety teams.
• Guide the strategic direction of engineering and operations through meticulous marketplace and user behavior analysis.

About You:

We're scouting for highly analytical, curious professionals who are ready to tackle complex problems related to fraud and risk on the Whatnot platform. You should possess a solid background in data science, be fluent in SQL and Python/R, and have a strong grasp of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Data Analytics & Science in anti-fraud, risk management, trust & safety, or similar roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A degree in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or relatable fields, or an equivalent professional experience.
• Proficient in navigating complex data systems and comfortable using modern data warehousing technologies.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for US-based applicants: $180,000 - $230,000/year, plus benefits and stock options. Benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance, a flexible time off policy, and a supportive work from home structure with generous allowances for home office setup and monthly expenses. We also proudly offer extended parental leave and substantial allowances for family planning and childcare.

Join Our Diverse Team

At Whatnot, diversity and inclusion are more than just values—they're the foundation of our success. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds and fostering an environment of inclusion and innovation.

If you’re ready to contribute to a trailblazing company aiming to redefine e-commerce, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be a part of Whatnot’s transformative journey!