High Risk Incident Coordinator
About the Role
Maleda Tech is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented High Risk Incident Coordinator to support advanced incident investigations and risk mitigation efforts within a complex digital platform environment.
This role focuses on retrospective analysis of high-severity incidents related to fraud, user safety, and platform integrity. You will evaluate the effectiveness of existing defenses, identify root causes and systemic gaps, and partner cross-functionally to drive meaningful improvements.
This is an ideal opportunity for professionals with a background in Trust & Safety, Fraud, or Risk Operations who enjoy working on high-impact problems, influencing systems-level change, and collaborating with technical and product teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct deep-dive, retrospective investigations into high-risk incidents (e.g., fraud, safety, content, listing, and account integrity)
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Analyze incident data to identify root causes, patterns, and gaps in existing defenses
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Evaluate the effectiveness of current risk mitigation strategies and recommend improvements to prevent recurrence
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Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Platform teams to communicate findings and influence system enhancements
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Support coordination and tracking of remediation efforts across cross-functional stakeholders
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Maintain clear, accurate documentation of investigations, insights, and recommendations
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Contribute to internal risk tracking frameworks (e.g., risk registers) and ongoing risk mitigation initiatives
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Provide actionable insights to inform policy, product, and operational improvements
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Support special projects and ad hoc initiatives aligned with broader risk and safety priorities
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related field (MBA preferred)
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5-7 years of experience in Trust & Safety, Fraud, Risk Operations, or incident investigation roles within digital platforms
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Proven experience handling high-severity incidents involving fraud, abuse, or user safety
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Strong analytical mindset with the ability to perform post-incident/root cause analysis and identify systemic risks
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Experience working in cross-functional environments with Engineering, Product, or Platform teams
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Proficiency with tools such as Incident.io, Asana, Airtable, or similar project/incident management platforms
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Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), including data analysis and automation
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Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Slack, Gmail, and Zoom
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Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify trends across complex datasets
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Demonstrated ability to take initiative, operate independently, and drive solutions to completion
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in large-scale technology or marketplace environments
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Background in roles such as Trust & Safety Analyst, Fraud Investigator, or Risk Analyst
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Experience influencing product, policy, or compliance decisions based on investigative findings
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Hybrid background combining frontline operations + analytical/investigative work
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Exposure to platform integrity domains such as content moderation, listing integrity, or account risk
Key Details
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Start Date: April 21, 2026
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Duration: 6-month contract (extension possible)
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Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
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Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
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Travel: Occasional (quarterly) onsite meetings in San Francisco
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Compensation: $45-$54/hour + benefits
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Employment Type: Contract (W2)