Technology Internal Audit Lead - Product Technology & Trust and Safety

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced technology professional to join the Global Technology Audit team as a Technology Audit Lead. This role contributes to the ongoing development of TikTok's Global Technology Audit function and enhances the company's risk management capabilities in support of business objectives. The individual will utilize innovative assurance methods to influence positive business outcomes across products such as TikTok, TikTok LIVE, Local Services, CapCut, and 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 uncover 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 remediation progress regularly.
• Technology Risk Assessment: Assist in analyzing and identifying emerging technology risks for TikTok. Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in one or more technology domains. Understand complex, homegrown technology stacks and comfortably engage 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 the 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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) 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.

Benefits

• 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, and life insurance.
• 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).

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $220,400 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.