TikTok Ads Financial Crime Compliance Advisor - Global Payment

TikTok Ads Financial Crime Compliance Advisor - Global Payment

Location: San Jose

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A136358

Responsibilities

About the Team: We are seeking an experienced FCC Advisory professional to join the Global Payments Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) team in support of our fintech operations tailored to support our dynamic TikTok Ads platform environment. As the dedicated FCC advisor for TikTok Ads, you will be the primary compliance liaison advising TikTok Ads product, compliance product, operations, and engineering teams on anti-money laundering risks and regulatory obligations. You will be responsible for proactively identifying risks associated with new and existing products or services, enhancing the TikTok Ads control framework by designing effective controls, and embedding financial crimes compliance into the product lifecycle.

• Serve as the main FCC point of contact for the TikTok Ads line of business, advising on AML/CFT risks for the various advertising products and customer lifecycle.
• Provide subject matter expertise on AML regulatory requirements, risk typologies, and emerging threats in the context of the creator economy, digital payments, and social commerce.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to evaluate new features and product changes, ensuring AML risk is adequately assessed and controlled from ideation through launch.
• Lead or contribute to AML risk assessments for new products, jurisdictions, and customer types (e.g., creators, influencers).
• Oversee the maintenance of scalable, technology-driven AML controls tailored to a platform environment, including transaction monitoring, customer onboarding, and suspicious activity detection.
• Coordinate with FCC, compliance product, compliance technology and legal teams to deliver holistic risk advisory to the business.
• Support the development and refinement of AML policies, standards, and procedures applicable to digital products and users.
• Participate in internal governance forums and provide compliance input on risk acceptances, control enhancements, and third-party partnerships.
• Support audits, regulatory exams, and due diligence efforts by preparing documentation, risk rationales, and control evidence as needed.
• Stay informed on global AML regulatory developments and fintech enforcement trends, interpreting and advising on their relevance to business strategy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in AML compliance or financial crimes advisory, ideally in a fintech, payments, or platform-based technology company.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AML frameworks (BSA/AML, FATF, FinCEN), particularly as applied to non-traditional financial services (e.g., digital assets, peer-to-peer payments).
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly translate regulatory concepts into practical guidance.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and prioritize effectively in a risk-based and iterative compliance environment.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth environments and cross-functional settings with product, engineering, and design teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, CRCM).
• Experience advising on AML risks related to digital platforms, user-generated content, creator economies, or e-commerce ecosystems.

Job Information

For Pay TransparencyCompensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $121600 - $288000 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.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form 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

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