Risk Strategy & Operations Analyst Graduate (Business Integrity Team) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

About the team

The Risk Governance Operations Team is responsible for perceiving and reducing the prevalence of bad Ads through content and actor risk strategy management and risk platform enhancement. We aim to provide proactive and precise operations to preserve TikTok as a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for our users.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at TikTok.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities:

Risk Strategy & Governance

Design and execute risk control strategies based on ad content, user behavior, historical data, expert insights, and regulatory trends.
Develop and operationalize intelligent risk governance frameworks that balance risk mitigation with monetization and user experience objectives.
Monitor and interpret risk signals, identify root causes of metric fluctuations, and build governance solutions with quantifiable impact.

Cross-Functional Program Leadership

Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects involving product, operations, policy, data science, engineering, and regional teams.
Develop prioritization frameworks to manage program scope, resources, and timelines effectively.
Serve as a thought partner to leadership and drive alignment on strategy, execution, and success metrics.

Data-Driven Execution

Translate complex datasets into actionable risk insights using tools like SQL, Hive, or Spark.
Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to evaluate the effectiveness of risk features and governance mechanisms.
Drive continuous iteration and performance evaluation of risk mitigation strategies based on data and feedback loops.

Operational Optimization

Create scalable processes and standard operating procedures to improve quality, efficiency, and SLA adherence across risk workflows.
Collaborate with Trust & Safety, policy, and regional operations teams to align on global standards for enforcement and escalation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master's degreeBachelor's or above degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science etc.)
Proficiency in SQL or other data analysis tools; ability to distill insights from complex datasets.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, especially across regions and disciplines.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualification:

Experience with trust & safety, ad policy enforcement, fraud risk or platform integrity is a plus.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $73466 - $111112 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. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
Exercising sound judgment.

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

TikTok 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. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request