Job Description
About the position
ActiveFence is seeking an experienced Senior Researcher to join our intelligence desk team. Our teams help top-level companies improve their guardrails using our insights on the latest trends in T&S, exploration of various abuse areas, and new techniques adopted by threat actors, while identifying fraud risks, uncovering vulnerabilities, and delivering actionable recommendations.
What will you do?
- Manage end-to-end research projects focused on trust and safety issues (e.g., fraud, cybersecurity, hate speech, coordinated inauthentic behavior, platform abuse and red team).
- Analyze data from various sources, including social media, platform APIs, internal tools, and OSINT techniques.
- Produce high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for client engagements, translating research into actionable insights and policy recommendations.
- Stay ahead of trends in content moderation, platform integrity, and safety policy.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience managing complex intelligence projects OR an intelligence team, preferably within CTI or fraud teams - MUST
- Extensive WEBINT / OSINT / Dark web experience (3-4 years) - MUST
- Fluent English - MUST
- Strong written and verbal communication skills- MUST
- At least 3 years of client-facing experience - MUST
- Strong understanding of OPSEC principles - MUST
- Additional language - an advantage
- Positive attitude, motivation, and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment
- Ability to package complex research findings into client-ready formats (e.g., slide decks, written reports, executive briefings).
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple clients simultaneously.
- Flexibility to participate in meetings aligned with USA working hours.
About ActiveFence
ActiveFence is a mission-oriented company that proactively protects online users and platforms from harmful content, disinformation, and coordinated manipulation. We are a part of the Trust & Safety industry, providing a critical layer of defense against dangerous online activity. Our innovative technology detects and analyzes problematic content across multiple platforms, enabling our customers to stay one step ahead of bad actors.
