ByteDance · 1 day ago
Sanctions Compliance Officer, US - Global Payment
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $392K/yr
10+ years expByteDance is a leading technology company known for its innovative products, including TikTok. They are seeking a Global Sanctions Compliance Officer to design, implement, and enhance sanctions compliance programs across their operations, ensuring adherence to US and international sanctions regimes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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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 continuously improve governance structures, risk assessment methodologies, policies, procedures, and control frameworks (e.g., customer screening, payment screening, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring)
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 are configured to 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; determine escalation, hold, or release decisions 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, accurate, and complete responses to inquiries and requests
Coordinate with internal stakeholders including legal teams 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, including independent testing and management reviews
Monitor for sanctions-related event-driven risks (e.g., geopolitical developments, new designation lists, or changes in regimes) 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
Minimum 10 years of hands-on sanctions and compliance experience within financial services, fintech, or related sectors
Experience working with U.S. enforcement and regulatory agencies, particularly OFAC, including responses to 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 U.S. sanctions frameworks, including OFAC and BSA/AML-related considerations
Strong analytical and risk assessment skills, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and business processes
Strong communication, project management, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Juris Doctor (JD), Master's degree in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field
Legal background strongly preferred; admission to the U.S. bar (active or in good standing) is a plus
Experience supporting or operating within a global or multi-jurisdictional sanctions program, with exposure to EU, UK, and other major sanctions regimes
Familiarity with RegTech solutions, data analytics tools, and advanced sanctions screening platforms; proficiency with MS Office and compliance dashboards
Professional certifications such as: CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or other relevant compliance certifications
Sanctions-specific certifications or training (e.g., CFI or equivalent)
Benefits
Employees have day one access to 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
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
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