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TikTok · 2 hours ago

Sanctions Specialist, Legal Compliance

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $241K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Global Sanctions Compliance Specialist to join their Global Legal Compliance team. The role involves supporting the company's sanctions compliance program, conducting compliance investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective compliance measures are in place.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support existing sanctions tools and systems, and ensure that company-wide compliance programs, including sanctions name screening systems and Know Your Customer (KYC) and other onboarding programs, are implemented globally with effective monitoring

Review, analyze, and assess potential issues identified by sanctions systems and provide actionable and immediate compliance recommendations

Work with cross-functional and product groups in support of customer onboarding and transaction screening programs

Assist in compliance investigations in support of sanctions and other compliance issues

Conduct or assist in periodic risk assessment to identify gaps and to improve on the compliance programs, processes, and procedures

Establish strong working relationships and build trust and credibility with stakeholders, influencing and supporting a culture of compliance

Assist in drafting compliance operating procedures and other compliance documentation

Work with technical and product solutions teams to implement enhancements to sanctions system controls

Additional project and ad hoc work as necessary to support the Global Legal Compliance team

Qualification

Sanctions compliance expertiseCustomer due diligenceCompliance investigationsTech industry experienceRisk managementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCreative problem-solvingTeamwork

Required

A recognized Bachelor's degree in Law, Risk Management, Finance, or Accounting, or equivalent is required

Possesses a deep understanding of the substance and nuances of compliance operations in the sanctions area, skillfully interpreting and applying compliance concepts to effectively handle various legal compliance matters, including in ambiguous situations; takes on a leadership role in addressing complex compliance topics, where warranted, exhibiting a high level of autonomy and responsibility; considers both business and legal implications of advice with a well-attuned understanding of risk

Demonstrated experience in the tech industry. In particular, specific experience with sanctions compliance products and toolings. Law enforcement investigation experience is a plus

Possess the highest standard of ethics and a positive attitude towards learning and willing to pick up new knowledge and skills

A confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, yet with creative mind, and demonstrate the ability to effectively and proactively exercise good judgment and partner with the business in a fast-paced environment

Willing to be available for meetings that are scheduled before or after home time zone normal business hours

Willing to travel

Preferred

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility, commitment to teamwork, and a willingness to change assignments meet clients' needs. Anticipates clients needs and delivers with timeliness, accurately sensing 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 and takes lead in resolving issues, and makes recommendations for necessary process improvements

Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the clients' business, industry and organization 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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

TikTok

Glassdoor3.4

TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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