Technology Internal Audit Lead - Product Technology & Trust and Safety

Team Introduction Internal Audit is a global function responsible for providing independent assurance and evaluating the company's risk management, governance and internal control processes to determine if they are designed and operating effectively. The Internal Audit team plans and executes audit projects according to our risk‑based audit plan by evaluating financial, compliance, operational, and IT processes and controls. We work with business functions in addressing risks and improving the control environment through timely and comprehensive audit work and tracking of remediation actions until completion. Position Summary We are looking for an experienced technology professional to join us as Technology Audit Lead. This individual will contribute to the ongoing development of the Global Technology Audit function and TikTok's efforts to enhance its risk‑management capabilities in support of the company's business objectives. The individual will be part of the Global Technology Audit team and utilize innovative assurance methods to impact and influence positive business outcomes across products such as TikTok, TikTok LIVE, Local Services and CapCut, as well as Trust & Safety. Responsibilities Audit Delivery: Lead planning and execution of technology and integrated audits supporting technology platforms and infrastructure underpinning core products, product security, LLM‑powered content moderation, software development lifecycle and governance. Evaluate application security, effectiveness of machine learning models, and assess information security risk management for internally built systems and models. Data Analytics / AI: Leverage data analytics to detect risk signals and unearth insights. Apply AI technologies/Machine Learning (ML) to develop innovative AI‑based audit solutions and perform audit testing. Communicate issues and recommendations to senior management. Collaborate with risk owners to ensure risk mitigation plans are developed and completed, tracking and reporting on the progress of the remediation plans on a regular basis. Technology Risk Assessment: Assist in analysis and identification of emerging technology risks for TikTok. Develop and maintain subject‑matter expertise in one or more technology domains. Ability to grasp complex, home‑grown technology stack, comfortable speaking with engineers and product teams. Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with management, understand the business to provide value‑added services, and establish credibility as a management consultant and internal controls resource. Partner with engineering and product teams to advise on design and implementation of technology solutions. Professional Development: Continually expand knowledge of the audit profession, industry, and company products through self‑study, research, and continuing education efforts. Develop innovative methodologies for auditing new technologies and services. Quality Assurance: Ensure the overall quality and consistency of audit work, adhering to department and professional standards. Continuously seek opportunities for audit process improvement. Qualifications More than 5 years of relevant experience in product security, application security, security operations, technical or privacy program management preferably within the technology sector (social media, fintech, infrastructure & cloud providers, etc.) and consulting. Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a product‑centric culture. Strong understanding of security fundamentals across various cyber domains: product security, application security, data security or web security. Job Information Compensation: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $108,000 - $220,400 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: 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). For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tik Tok