Independent Director (SEC Financing Regulated Entity) - Philippines - Global Payment

ByteDance; Taguig; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking an experienced Independent Director to join the board of an SEC-licensed financing company. The role requires objectivity, fiduciary oversight, and potential chair responsibilities for either the Audit Committee or the Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee.

The position focuses on financial integrity, governance, risk management, and SEC regulatory compliance, with regular board and committee meetings and close interaction with regulators.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations applicable to financing companies and non-bank financial institutions.
• Experience as independent director or audit committee chair/member, or senior executive/regulator in an SEC-regulated entity.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting, examinations, and compliance expectations of the SEC.
• Established professional credibility and industry relationships in financial services.
• Meets SEC independence and fit-and-proper requirements.
• No material relationship with the company or affiliates that may impair independence.

Responsibilities

• Act as independent director, maintaining objective judgment and independence.
• Chair the Audit Committee or Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee as assigned.
• For Audit Chair: oversee financial statements, disclosures, internal controls, external auditors.
• For GR&C Chair: oversee governance framework, risk management, regulatory compliance, and ethics.

Skills

Independent director

Audit committee chair

Governance

Regulatory compliance

SEC regulations

Board governance

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Introduction
In line with the globalization strategy and vision of the company, the Global Payments team builds a platform to provide cross-border payment solutions for all ByteDance's products and services, that are growing rapidly worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact on global scale across all ByteDance's business use cases.

We are seeking an experienced and independent director to join the Board of an SEC-licensed financing company. The Independent Director shall provide objective oversight of financial integrity, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance in accordance with the SEC Revised Code of Corporate Governance and applicable SEC regulations for financing companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an independent director, exercising objective judgment and maintaining independence in fact and appearance, free from any business, professional, or personal relationship that could interfere with the exercise of independent judgment
• Serve as Chair of either the Audit Committee or the Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee, as determined by the Board, consistent with the Revised Code of Corporate Governance
• If designated as Chair of the Audit Committee
  
  • Provide independent oversight of:
  • Integrity and accuracy of financial statements and regulatory disclosures
  • Effectiveness of internal control systems and financial reporting processes
  • Independence, scope, and performance of the internal audit function
  • Appointment, independence, and performance of external auditors
• If designated as Chair of the Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee
  
  • Provide board-level oversight of:
  • Corporate governance framework and board effectiveness
  • Enterprise risk management and key risk exposures
  • Regulatory compliance with SEC laws, rules, and memorandum circulars
  • Compliance systems, policies, and ethical standards
  • Oversee the effectiveness of risk management and compliance functions, including escalation and reporting mechanisms
  • Coordinate with the Audit Committee on matters relating to risk, compliance, and internal control, without assuming audit responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations applicable to financing companies
  • Ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of board-approved governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk oversight structures
  • Provide guidance on regulatory expectations, audits, and SEC examinations
  • Serve as a credible liaison with SEC regulators, auditors, and other oversight bodies where necessary
  • Contribute independent judgment to board discussions on financial integrity, risk, and governance
  • Attend board and committee meetings and participate in special meetings relating to audit issues, regulatory matters, or significant governance concerns

Time Commitment

• Attendance at quarterly board meetings
• Attendance at Audit Committee or Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee meetings, as applicable
• Adequate time commitment to effectively discharge fiduciary, oversight, and governance responsibilities in line with SEC expectations

Minimum qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of SEC regulations applicable to financing companies and non-bank financial institutions
• Prior experience as:
  
  • An independent director or audit committee chair/member, or
  • A senior executive, auditor, regulator, or advisor in an SEC-regulated entity
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting, examinations, and compliance expectations of the SEC
• Established professional credibility and industry relationships within financial services
• Meets SEC independence and fit-and-proper requirements
• No material relationship with the company, its management, controlling shareholders, or affiliates that may impair independence

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven expertise in corporate governance, audit, accounting, or financial oversight

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.