Senior Compliance Internal Auditor
TikTok - San Jose, CA
Hiring: Senior Compliance Internal Auditor Company: TikTok Location: San Jose, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 17:57:24 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Internal Audit, Compliance, Privacy & Data Protection, AI Governance, Content Safety, Regulatory Frameworks, Risk Assessment, Data Analytics, Continuous Auditing, GDPR, DSA, DMA, EU AI Act, CISA, CIA, ACA, Stakeholder Management, Audit Program Development Experience: - 5+ years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or compliance-adjacent fields - Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of audits with concurrent oversight and execution of multiple projects - Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, product-centric environment - Experience working in a global organization and managing projects across different time zones (Americas, APAC, and EMEA) - Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% across EMEA, SEA, and AMS Required Skills: - Lead planning and execution of compliance audit programs and support risk assessments - Leverage AI and data analytics to detect risk signals and unearth insights - Communicate issues and recommendations to senior management - Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with management and establish credibility within responsible domains - Ability to grasp complex, home-grown technology stacks and comfortably engage with legal and product teams - Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance topics including Privacy & Data Protection, AI Governance, and regulatory frameworks - Perform regular follow-ups on audit recommendations to evaluate adequacy of corrective actions - Collaborate with the Global Compliance Lead to develop and implement audit programs for compliance and integrated audits - Ensure quality and consistency of audit work, adhering to department and professional standards - Identify and develop audit techniques including continuous auditing, data analysis, and monitoring - Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive reporting and presentation - Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to provide credible technical challenge to the business - Proven analytical ability to assess complex technology environments against risk assessment outcomes, industry best practices, internal standards, and external regulatory requirements Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in law, IT, business, or a related field - Understanding of data protection and privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR) - Ability to identify gaps in privacy controls and regulatory frameworks and provide risk-based recommendations for remediation - Knowledge of regulations, compliance testing methodologies, and risk management principles as applied to fast-growth technology companies - Experience working at a tech company is a plus - Knowledge of external current and upcoming risk and controls frameworks such as DSA, DMA, EU AI Act, etc. is a plus - Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, ACA, etc. preferred Compensation: - Base salary range: $108,000 - $208,800 annually - Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location - Eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units - 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, and wellbeing benefits - 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) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!