Ethics and Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities
**About the Team**:
High ethical standards and a culture of integrity will play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of the Ethics Office. The Ethics Office was created to guide ethical leadership and decision making; develop, educate, and raise awareness of internal policies; and lead and manage investigations. Our Ethics Office is looking for a global Centre of Excellence (COE) talent with proven results in complex business environments.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the development and enhancement of an ethical workplace culture by promoting awareness and adherence to the company's Code of Conduct and whistleblowing policies.
- Conduct regular reviews of existing ethics and compliance procedures to identify potential gaps and recommend improvements.
- Perform risk assessments to proactively identify areas of ethical concern and compliance vulnerabilities, proposing mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, HR, and leadership, to strengthen ethics programs and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
- Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends related to ethics and whistleblowing to ensure continuous program improvements.
- Assist in case management and tracking of whistleblower reports to ensure proper resolution, adherence, and remediation to company policies.
- In response to needs of the function and businesses, perform data analyses and prepare data reports in a timely manner; work with report users to tailor format and continually enhance operations around such report preparation.
- Prepare reports and presentations for leadership on key ethics trends, program effectiveness, and risk areas.

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Ethics, Compliance, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in ethics, compliance, risk management, or corporate governance related field.
- Strong knowledge of whistleblowing policies, compliance frameworks, and ethics program implementation.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and propose data-driven solutions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.

**Preferred qualifications**:

- Experience in a technology company or highly regulated industry is a plus.
- Certifications such as CCEP-I (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional) or similar are desirable.

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Job Information
About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, 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. 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
ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.