What's the Company Culture Like at Riskified?

Riskified has a collaborative, welcoming and fast-moving culture where employees are encouraged to share ideas, take ownership of their work and support one another. Its four cultural pillars — Products That Matter, Opportunities to Create, Great People and Bigger Than Ourselves — emphasize meaningful work, creativity, teamwork and community involvement. Across its seven global offices, employees work together to develop technology that helps online businesses prevent fraud and improve the shopping experience. 

• Collaboration and teamwork are central to how employees work: Riskified encourages employees to work across departments, share knowledge and help colleagues solve problems. Teams regularly connect across sales, account management, engineering, legal, finance and product development. Employees also have opportunities to build relationships through quarterly team outings, company celebrations, recreational sports and social events.
• Open communication and individual contributions are valued: Riskified maintains an open-door policy, with leaders and founders accessible to employees throughout the organization. Monthly global meetings allow employees to hear business updates and ask questions, while team-based planning helps departments stay aligned. Employees are encouraged to challenge ideas respectfully, experiment with solutions and take responsibility for their work. One recruiting manager highlighted authenticity and transparency as important operating principles, explaining that open communication helps employees feel connected to the company’s broader goals.
• Inclusion and belonging are supported through employee communities: Riskified encourages employees to bring their individual backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to work. Its RiskiPride LGBTQ+ employee resource group and Women at Riskified network organize social, educational and professional events for employees and allies. The company also has a documented equal pay policy and incorporates unconscious bias training into its interview process. Employee-led culture committees and regular engagement surveys provide additional opportunities to participate in shaping the workplace.
• Community involvement and shared experiences bring employees together: Riskified Cares organizes volunteering and charitable activities across the company’s global locations. Employees can volunteer for up to 48 paid hours annually, supporting causes involving education, technology access, environmental protection and community development. Projects have included assembling school supplies for Bronx students, donating laptops to an LGBTQ+ community organization and participating in workshops benefiting people with disabilities. Riskified also matches eligible volunteer hours with charitable donations, allowing employees to support causes they care about.
• External signals:
  • Employees feel included regardless of their position: 89% say they are treated as full members of the organization regardless of their role. (Great Place To Work)
  • The physical workplace receives favorable feedback: 89% agree that company facilities contribute to a good working environment. (Great Place To Work)

Bottom line: Riskified’s culture centers on teamwork, open communication, individual ownership and community involvement. Accessible leadership, employee resource groups, opportunities to share ideas and regular team activities help employees feel connected to their colleagues and the company’s mission.