TikTok · 1 week ago
Sanctions Compliance Officer - Global Payment
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$166K/yr - $392K/yr
5+ years expTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Global Sanctions Compliance Officer to oversee the design and implementation of sanctions compliance programs. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage sanctions-related risks and ensure compliance with US and international regulations.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive sanctions compliance program aligned with applicable laws and regulatory expectations (e.g., OFAC, HMT, EU Council/Ukraine-related regimes, UN, MAS and other relevant jurisdictions)
Establish and improve governance structures, risk assessment methodologies, policies, procedures, and control frameworks
Maintain an up-to-date sanctions risk taxonomy and correspondent banking/fintech exposure considerations, including PEPs, embargoed/restricted countries, and prohibition on facilitating blocked or designated persons/entities
Oversee sanctions screening for all customers, counterparties, merchants, and payment flows across all geographies and product lines (on-boarding, KYC, AML, and due diligence processes)
Ensure screening systems reflect current regulatory lists, sanctions programs, and negative media signals; rules tuning, calibrate thresholds to improve quality and precision of screening engine
Investigate and resolve screening alerts in collaboration with relevant teams
Serve as primary point of contact for sanctions-related inquiries, audits, and examinations by regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies
Maintain productive relationships with enforcement agencies and regulators, especially OFAC, ensuring timely, and accurate responses to inquiries
Coordinate with internal stakeholders during investigations or enforcement actions
Lead sanctions risk assessments for new products, markets, partners, and business lines; perform periodic reassessments as business evolve
Design and execute control testing and validation programs to ensure effective sanctions controls
Monitor for sanctions-related event-driven risks and implement timely mitigations
Interpret and translate complex sanctions regimes into actionable guidance for product, engineering, operations, sales, and customer-facing teams
Provide trenched advice on onboarding decisions, transaction approvals, and exception handling; issue clear guidance and exception governance
Develop and deliver ongoing sanctions training programs for employees, including executives, with tailored content for different functions (compliance, product, engineering, risk, and operations)
Promote a strong sanctions compliance culture through communications, dashboards, and awareness campaigns
Maintain accurate, timely, and auditable sanctions data, metrics, and dashboards (e.g., number of screenings, alerts, escalations, remediation timeframes, and regulatory inquiries)
Prepare periodic and on-demand sanctions risk reporting for senior leadership, the board, and regulators as required
Lead investigations of potential sanctions violations or near-misses; coordinate with legal, security, and risk management to remediate root causes
Implement corrective actions and monitor effectiveness, ensuring evidence-based closure and regulatory-ready documentation
Assess sanctions risk in third-party relationships, including vendors, payment processors, and international partners; design risk-based due diligence programs
Ensure appropriate screening of counterparties and end customers in correspondent banking and external partner ecosystems
Maintain comprehensive, organized, and defensible records of sanctions activities, decisions, and regulatory interactions to support internal audits and regulatory examinations
Ensure remediation plans and corrective actions are tracked to closure with timely status updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of hands-on sanctions/compliance experience within financial services, fintech, or related sectors
Demonstrated track record of working with US enforcement/regulatory agencies (notably OFAC) and responding to formal inquiries, examinations, or enforcement actions
Experience with sanctions screening technologies, transaction monitoring, KYC/AML processes, and risk-based decision-making
Prior involvement in incident investigations, escalations, and remediation efforts
In-depth knowledge of US sanctions authorities (OFAC, BSA/AML considerations) and relevant international regimes
Preferred
Legal background strongly preferred; admission to bar in the United States (active or in good standing) is a plus
Prior experience in a global or multi-jurisdictional sanctions program, with exposure to EU, UK, and other major regimes preferred
Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities; ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical controls and business processes
Strong project management, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proficiency with sanctions screening platforms, data analytics tools, and MS Office/GAAP dashboards; familiarity with RegTech solutions is a plus
Regulatory and Professional Certifications (preferred): CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalents, CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or other compliance certifications, Certifications or training related to sanctions (CFI or equivalent) are a plus
Benefits
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
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
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
10001+ employees
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