Job Description

Global Head of AML Compliance Counsel (Washington) job at TikTok. Washington DC.

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Responsibilities

• Evaluate, support, and influence a culture of compliance throughout the organization, as well as counseling, assessing, and supporting an efficient Anti-Money Laundering/CounterTerrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance program
• Advise and drive compliance initiatives and programs to comply with applicable global AntiMoney Laundering and sanctions 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
• Counsel, and work closely with global government relations teams in preparing for impending regulatory changes or revisions to AntiMoney Laundering and sanctions areas
• Improve and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures
• Conduct internal compliance training and education programs from time to time with key stakeholders

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and qualified to practice law in the U.S.
• Proven combined legal and compliance inhouse experience with a multinational company, possessing advanced knowledge and recognized expertise in areas relevant to sanctions, AML, Bank Secrecy Act, payments, money transmission, financial regulations, financial crimes schemes etc. Acts as a trusted advisor on complex legal issues. Strong familiarity with regulatory and other related agencies.
• Demonstrates expertlevel analytical skills and exceptional judgment in addressing complex and nuanced issues and is able to articulate how legal decisions relevant to the company and the industry are impacted by the regulatory environment and trends, thus making appropriate recommendations to the business
• Possess the highest standard of ethics and a positive attitude in learning and willing to pick up new knowledge and skills.
• 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
• Handles conflicts empathetically, addressing issues openly and constructively
• People management experience and ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills in setting strategic goals, but also have a roll up their sleeves mentality in executing the work together with the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment while demonstrating flexibility, commitment to teamwork, and a willingness to change assignments to meet clients' needs
• Ability to manage heavy workload volume and meet critical deadlines with little supervision. Anticipates clients needs and delivers with timeliness, accurately sensing the urgency and sensitivity to the situation.
• Proactively makes recommendations for necessary process improvements
• Coach, mentor, and develop people, including having open discussions about career development. Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Demonstrates ability to redirect issues to appropriate resources
• 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 shortform 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.

Job Information

For Pay Transparency Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is 205,920 - 377,280 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidates 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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Fulltime
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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