Trust & Safety Risk Management Specialist

Job Overview

Seeking a Risk Management Specialist to support integrity risk, trust & safety, and compliance initiatives across digital and operational platforms. This role focuses on risk assessments, regulatory alignment, governance frameworks, and cross‑functional collaboration to manage and mitigate material risks.

This is a remote, U.S.-based contract opportunity supporting high‑visibility initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and operationalize a comprehensive integrity risk management framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices

* Lead event‑driven and regulatory risk assessments in response to business changes, incidents, or emerging risks

* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and leadership to drive risk‑based decision making

* Develop and track risk management KPIs to measure program effectiveness

* Manage multiple workstreams including planning, coordination, status tracking, and reporting, including executive‑level or board‑level reporting

* Support regulatory responses, audits, and transparency reporting

* Create and maintain documentation such as playbooks, SOPs, and governance frameworks

* Identify opportunities for process optimization, including automation and AI‑enabled solutions

* Uphold professional standards and contribute to a respectful, inclusive work environment

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field

* 3–5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, trust & safety, governance, or operational risk

* Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments and control design

* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience working across functions

* Proficiency with risk management tools, reporting, and documentation

Preferred Experience

* Experience supporting online platforms, marketplaces, or social media environments

* Background in trust & safety, content moderation, or regulatory compliance

* Exposure to audits, regulatory inquiries, or transparency reports

* Program management experience across multiple concurrent initiatives