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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Director, Technology Operations- Emerging Threats - **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Web Accessibility, Information Systems, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Machine Learning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Information Technology - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74256129-senior-director-technology-operations-emerging-threats ## About the Role * 10+ years experience in marketplace risk, fraud, underwriting, trust & safety, or financial crimes. * 5+ years managing high-performing teams of 10+ people. * Deep expertise in analytics, specifically related to seller fraud, identity risk, counterfeit detection, and prohibited/restricted goods risks. * Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills and prior experience in payments and marketplace risk management. * Proven ability to influence senior leaders in fast-paced environments. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience partnering with engineering and data science teams to translate policy into defining model cutoffs and flash fraud risk management * Ability to navigate evolving global regulatory and compliance requirements., * Experience in a large-scale marketplace or e-commerce environment. * Background in machine learning-driven risk models and threat intelligence. * Experience with global expansion risk or trust and safety frameworks. * Ability to design early-warning systems for emerging threats., Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business,information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 7 years' experience inproject management, program management, program operations, or related area.Option 2: 9 years' experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.4 years' supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Master's degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 6 years' experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture. ## Description What you'll do... The Senior Director of Emerging Threats will oversee programs that detect and mitigate complex seller risks across onboarding, identity verification, lifecycle performance, and global expansion. This role requires deep marketplace and sellers risk expertise, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You incubate and lead a global team and collaborate with Data Science, Engineering, Business Development, Trust & Safety, Compliance, and Product to implement proactive risk strategies at scale. Key Responsibilities * Lead Walmart Marketplace's emerging-threat strategy across seller onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and enforcement. * Identify and assess new fraud vectors, Identity, behavioral heuristics counterfeit risk, prohibited/restricted goods violations, misrepresentation, and coordinated bad-actor networks. * Develop risk frameworks and early-signal detection strategies across the full seller lifecycle. * Partner with Data Science and Engineering to build advanced risk models, automation, dashboards, and tooling. * Establish risk appetite, governance processes, and performance health metrics with Trust & Safety, Partner with Compliance, on level II monitoring and Risk Oversight teams. * Provide executive-level briefings on threat trends, risk tradeoffs, and recommended interventions. * Serve as the Marketplace risk representative with external partners, including verification vendors, payment providers, and industry consortiums. * Lead and develop a global team of threat analysts, investigators, and strategists. * Drive continuous improvement in detection, prevention, and response capabilities. ## Related Videos - [The What, Why, Who and How of accessibility on the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/403-the-what-why-who-and-how-of-accessibility-on-the-web) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [3x Performance: A Humbling Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100165-3x-performance-a-humbling-journey) - [Oh S***! 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