Responsibilities
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
E-commerce's Governance and Experience is a global team responsible for ensuring our marketplace is safe and trustworthy for not only users, but also sellers and creators. We value user satisfaction and work on policies, rules and systems to ensure quality.
As the US leader for regulatory and industry affairs, you will be partnering closely with Public Relations, Government Relations, and Public Policy and drive a comprehensive and proactive external engagement strategy to drive a positive narrative with customers, policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and brand owners leading to better outcomes across our TikTok Shop ecosystem, establishing and fostering relationships with key stakeholders across the industry, which will lead to greater outcomes as evidenced by similar strategies deployed by other e-commerce marketplaces (i.e. Amazon, eBay). We will develop relationships and advocacy with key leaders within trade associations, brands, and government agencies.
Key Responsibilities:1. Regulatory Strategy:
1. Partner with internal cross functional teams to drive consistency in our external processes and narrative across TikTok and TikTok Shop, enhancing trust in our brand and marketplace;

• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the business.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

2. Government Relations:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the company in regulatory discussions, hearings, and industry forums.
• Advocate for the company's interests and communicate regulatory developments to internal stakeholders.

3. Policy Development:

• Research and analyze regulatory trends, policy issues, and industry developments.
• Contribute to the development of company policies and positions on regulatory and industry matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate regulatory considerations into business strategies.

4. Risk Management:

• Identify and assess regulatory risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory issues and challenges.

5. Industry Engagement:

• Represent the company in industry associations and forums.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry players and influencers.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred.
• 7 years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, brand cooperation or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of US Ecommerce regulations and standards.
• Proven track record of successfully managing regulatory compliance in a complex business environment.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Demonstrated past success working in a matrix environment and ability to influence key stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, ever changing environment

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at ecommerce.accomodations@tiktok.com
Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $172900 - $304000 annually.
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Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
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Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
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We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
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Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
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We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.