Internal Controls Business Partner
Responsibilities
About the Team:
The Global Internal Control team is responsible for performing risk identification and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across TikTok global functions. The team's mission is to be a trusted advisor and add tangible value to the company through insightful and comprehensive risk management practices and proactive internal controls advisory support.
Role:
We are seeking an experienced Internal Controls professional to support controls to strengthen and streamline internal operations across both organizations. This role is critical to ensuring the business can scale and move quickly while remaining compliant with applicable local laws and industry regulations-without creating unnecessary friction or operational paralysis.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of control frameworks (COSO, NIST, or COBIT...etc,.), experience working with regulated organizations (including social media or technology-driven companies), and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, effective controls.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain internal controls aligned with global risk assessments of third parties/ BPO's and industry requirements.
- Support compliance efforts related to applicable regulations (e.g., data protection, financial controls, platform governance, operational risk).
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, and Policy teams to embed controls into business processes.
- Assess control effectiveness and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Translate complex regulatory or operational requirements into clear, actionable control frameworks.
- Ensure controls enable business agility and scalability without slowing execution.
- Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal assessments as needed.
- Develop documentation, policies, and procedures that clearly articulate control expectations.
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- Provide guidance and education to stakeholders on control design, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in internal controls, risk management, compliance, audit, or related disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory and control environments, including U.S. regulations and frameworks or other operational risk standards.
- Experience supporting regulated, fast-growing organizations, preferably in technology, social media, or similarly dynamic industries.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues into practical, structured solutions.
- Strong risk judgment, with the ability to assess detailed control issues while understanding broader business impact and trade-offs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience influencing and partnering with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
- Ability to balance risk management with business enablement, operating effectively across multi-jurisdictional teams in an evolving organization.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $86400 - $152000 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.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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