What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Financial Crime Compliance Counsel (TikTok LIVE) position at TikTok?
Responsibilities
About the Team
Our Global Legal Compliance team provides key support for all of TikTok’s innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms servicing our global markets. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal and compliance guidance and support. The TikTok Global Legal Compliance team is growing fast and is seeking a highly experienced, bright, and capable legal compliance lawyer to join us.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, support, and influence a culture of compliance throughout the organization, as well as counseling, assessing, and supporting an efficient Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance program with respect to TikTok and TikTok LIVE.
- Advise and recommend compliance initiatives and programs to TikTok compliance and relevant teams to comply with applicable global Anti-Money Laundering, sanctions, fraud laws and regulations.
- Partner closely with TikTok, Global Payments, Internal Audit, and the various business verticals to implement and operationalize the aforementioned compliance initiatives and programs; continuously advise on the improvement of technical solutions to monitor, analyze, and report suspicious activity.
- Support the enterprise-wide financial crime program advising on product risk assessments, control reviews, and policy updates.
- Engage with business leaders across jurisdictions to embed financial crime risk considerations into operational and strategic decision making.
- Drive and collaborate with stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and anti-financial crime awareness throughout the organization.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Law degree or Masters of Law, up-to-date qualifications to practice law in common law jurisdiction is required.
- Proven combined legal and compliance experience at a reputable international law firm, in-house with a multi-national company; technology and/or fintech sector experience strongly preferred. Candidates must also have strong knowledge of fraud, AML, and sanctions regulatory and compliance programs.
- Deep understanding of the substance and nuances in the AML, Fraud, and Sanctions areas, skillfully interpreting and applying legal concepts to effectively handle various legal matters on a global scale, operate in gray area situations, exhibiting a high level of autonomy and responsibility; considers both business and legal implications of advice with a well-attuned understanding of risk;
- Strong oral and written communication skills; understands client needs, requirements, and key concerns; adapts communication style and approach to maximize impact across a range of audiences.
- Possess the highest standard of ethics and a positive attitude in learning and willing to pick up new knowledge and skills.
- Candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership skills in setting strategic goals, but also have a "roll up their sleeves" mentality in executing the work.
- Maintains an appropriate degree of confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility, commitment to teamwork, anticipates clients needs and delivers with timeliness, accurately sense the urgency and sensitivity to the situation.
- Ability to manage heavy workload volume and meet critical deadlines with little supervision.
- Proactively identifies problems or issues, takes lead in resolving issues, and makes recommendations for necessary process improvements.
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the business and industry and shows support for delivery of the product, services and initiatives of the organization.
- Demonstrates creativity in finding solutions and uses good judgment in doing so.
- Demonstrates ability to influence and enlist support.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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 Accommodation
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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $ 156600 - $ 281880 annually.
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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
About the Team
Our Global Legal Compliance team provides key support for all of TikTok’s innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms servicing our global markets. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal and compliance guidance and support. The TikTok Global Legal Compliance team is growing fast and is seeking a highly experienced, bright, and capable legal compliance lawyer to join us.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, support, and influence a culture of compliance throughout the organization, as well as counseling, assessing, and supporting an efficient Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance program with respect to TikTok and TikTok LIVE.
- Advise and recommend compliance initiatives and programs to TikTok compliance and relevant teams to comply with applicable global Anti-Money Laundering, sanctions, fraud laws and regulations.
- Partner closely with TikTok, Global Payments, Internal Audit, and the various business verticals to implement and operationalize the aforementioned compliance initiatives and programs; continuously advise on the improvement of technical solutions to monitor, analyze, and report suspicious activity.
- Support the enterprise-wide financial crime program advising on product risk assessments, control reviews, and policy updates.
- Engage with business leaders across jurisdictions to embed financial crime risk considerations into operational and strategic decision making.
- Drive and collaborate with stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and anti-financial crime awareness throughout the organization.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Law degree or Masters of Law, up-to-date qualifications to practice law in common law jurisdiction is required.
- Proven combined legal and compliance experience at a reputable international law firm, in-house with a multi-national company; technology and/or fintech sector experience strongly preferred. Candidates must also have strong knowledge of fraud, AML, and sanctions regulatory and compliance programs.
- Deep understanding of the substance and nuances in the AML, Fraud, and Sanctions areas, skillfully interpreting and applying legal concepts to effectively handle various legal matters on a global scale, operate in gray area situations, exhibiting a high level of autonomy and responsibility; considers both business and legal implications of advice with a well-attuned understanding of risk;
- Strong oral and written communication skills; understands client needs, requirements, and key concerns; adapts communication style and approach to maximize impact across a range of audiences.
- Possess the highest standard of ethics and a positive attitude in learning and willing to pick up new knowledge and skills.
- Candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership skills in setting strategic goals, but also have a "roll up their sleeves" mentality in executing the work.
- Maintains an appropriate degree of confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility, commitment to teamwork, anticipates clients needs and delivers with timeliness, accurately sense the urgency and sensitivity to the situation.
- Ability to manage heavy workload volume and meet critical deadlines with little supervision.
- Proactively identifies problems or issues, takes lead in resolving issues, and makes recommendations for necessary process improvements.
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the business and industry and shows support for delivery of the product, services and initiatives of the organization.
- Demonstrates creativity in finding solutions and uses good judgment in doing so.
- Demonstrates ability to influence and enlist support.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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 Accommodation
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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $ 156600 - $ 281880 annually.
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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Salary : $156,600 - $281,880