Technology Internal Audit Leader - Security, Emerging Tech & Infrastructure

ResponsibilitiesAbout ByteDanceFounded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, 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 UsCreation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity;

to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together.

That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About 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.

Hybrid Work Model : We are back to the office with a hybrid work model, with employees working in the office three days per week.

Position Summary : We are looking for an experienced Technology Audit Lead to contribute to the ongoing development of the Technology pillar reporting to the Global Head of Technology Audit.

The role will build and mature the technology audit capabilities in Security, Payment Compliance, Trust and Safety businesses using innovative assurance methods to impact and influence positive business outcomes across products such as TikTok, TikTok Shop and Lemon8.

Responsibilities : Audit Management & Execution : Manage and execute audits - lead planning and execution of operational audit programs and complex technology control assessments : Information Security, Infrastructure, Emerging Technologies (AI / ML, FinTech).

Leverage data analytics to detect risk signals and unearth insights. Communicate issues and recommendations to senior management.

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.

Subject Matter : Ability to grasp complex, home grown technology stack, comfortable speaking with engineers and product teams;

and be the go-to person on technical topics including product security, payments compliance. Understanding emerging technology trends, contextualize a framework that will be incorporated into methodology and internal audit plans.

Technology Assessment : Work closely with business partners, including engineers and technology leaders, to assess complex technologies and evaluate technology risk management capabilities and controls across corporate and production environments.

Audit Program Development : Collaborate with the Global Head of Technology and peers to develop and implement an audit program for technology and integrated audits, tailored to TikTok and ROW ByteDance products (example : Lemon8, CapCut, TikTok LIVE, TikTok Shop etc.

Quality Assurance : Ensure the overall quality and consistency of audit work, adhering to department and professional standards.

Continuously seek opportunities for audit process improvement.Audit Techniques : Identify and develop audit techniques, including continuous auditing, data analysis, and monitoring using internal platforms and technology.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications : Certifications : Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CIA, CRISC, CCNAPortfolio Management : Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of audits, with concurrent oversight and execution of multiple projects.

Integrated Audits : Experience managing integrated audits that address a combination of financial / operational and technology objectives.

Professional interests : Passion for emerging technologies, products and standards. Strong critical thinking skills combined with the ability to provide a credible technical challenge to the business.

Industry experience : Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a product centric culture. Experience of working at a startup company or tech / fintech company is a plus.

Analytical skills : Proven analytical ability to assess complex technology environments against risk assessment outcomes, industry best practices, internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Communication skills : Strong written and verbal skills appropriate for executive reporting and presentation.Global Experience : Experience working in a global organization and managing projects across different time zones (America and EMEA).

Preferred QualificationsExperience : Experience in technology strategy and cybersecurity, including hands-on experience in areas such as : Technology infrastructure, networks and operating systemsSoftware development or API coding experienceMachine Learning and Large Language ModelsAgile, DevSecOps, CI / CDMajor cloud platformsSecurity threat landscape and regulatory requirementsEducation : Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or any other related field.

Knowledge of external leading risk and controls frameworks such as COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology), MITRE Attack, ISO27000, NIST, GDPR, CCPA etc.

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. ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws.

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