Risk Control Business Partner - Dubai

ByteDance; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk Control professional to enhance internal controls and drive risk management initiatives. This role involves leading global projects, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and promoting a risk-aware culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal controls and data analytics, with a passion for improving business processes. Join a vibrant team dedicated to inspiring creativity and enriching lives through innovative solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in risk management or internal controls.
• Strong stakeholder management and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate internal controls to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for risk advisory support.

Skills

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Job description

Responsibilities

About the team

Risk control team is responsible for performing risk identification and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across ByteDance global functions. The team's mission is to be a trusted advisor and add tangible value to the company through insightful and comprehensive risk management practices and proactive internal controls advisory support.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing and evaluating the adequacy of internal controls in place to mitigate key risks. Key activities include:
• Lead global projects to review policies, define processes, identify risks, controls, and opportunities for enhancement across business units. Provide control guidance during business process changes and contribute to company-wide initiatives, supporting risk management activities.
• Drive insights-driven risk work within the Risk Control team by developing, implementing, and monitoring business data to promptly identify and address risks, as well as to drive process improvements. Support continuous risk monitoring with data analytics.
• Foster and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders to ensure key risks are adequately addressed and to facilitate improvements in the control environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including all three lines of defense, for data-driven risk advisory support, process enhancement initiatives, and root cause analysis for fraud prevention.
• Promote a risk-aware culture of continuous improvement by engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners. Stay informed of emerging technology, industry trends, and risks.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant disciplines (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, Auditing, or related fields).
• 3+ years of experience in internal controls, risk management, consulting, business process improvement, or internal audit. Experience in e-commerce, media, tech, or entertainment sectors is preferred.
• Project management skills supporting Risk Control initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize and manage ongoing projects, stakeholders, team capacity, and incidents.
• Proven experience as a trusted risk business partner with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive action amid ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to quickly understand and improve unfamiliar business processes, documenting risks and controls effectively.
• Passion for working with large datasets to derive insights, facilitate discussions, and solve complex problems.
• Strong structured thinking, data analysis, and cross-organizational communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments across regions.
• Experience working across countries and regions is a plus.
• Capability to produce reports and communicate with global teams and leadership independently.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. Our products include TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, Pico, and platforms like Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, making content consumption and creation easier and more enjoyable.

Why Join ByteDance

We aim to inspire creativity through innovative products that enable authentic expression, discovery, and connection. Our diverse teams work to create value, inspire, and enrich lives worldwide. We foster curiosity, humility, and impact, embracing an Always Day 1 mindset for continuous growth and breakthroughs. Join us to do great things together.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees are valued for their skills and perspectives. We celebrate diversity and strive to reflect the communities we serve, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.