Risk Strategist, Escalations - USDS

- Identify root causes of high-impact issues and propose both short-term containment measures and longer-term improvements.
- Collaborate directly with USDS risk containment and global teams across Risk Response, Policy, Product, Engineering, and Operations to ensure timely tracking & implementation of containment measures and prevention strategies.
- Generate clear, actionable insights and reports to inform decision-making at various organizational levels, including leadership.
- Support the development and refinement of risk detection methodologies and best practices for analysis and containment efforts for the US-market and teams.
- Monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions, track key risk metrics, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
- Stay up-to-date with evolving Trust & Safety risks and industry trends to proactively identify new threats.
- Communicate complex analytical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in Trust & Safety, Risk Analysis, Fraud Prevention, or Investigations within a tech platform, consulting firm, or regulatory environment.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data querying and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau, Python, or similar).
- Deep understanding of the Trust & Safety risk lifecycle, including detection, containment, and prevention.
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Risk Response, Policy, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights clearly.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with machine learning or automated risk detection systems applied in Trust & Safety.
- Experience working in a global or regional Trust & Safety team.
- Ability to adapt quickly to evolving risks and operational challenges.
- Strong problem-solving skills and resilience in managing the emotional demands of Trust & Safety work.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $96000 - $217023 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA

Job ID: TikTok-7618616918593259829

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-20T20:31:37