Global Export & Compliance Specialist - Global Legal & Compliance

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an export compliance specialist to join its Global Legal Compliance team in Singapore. The role involves enhancing compliance programs, developing internal guidelines, and supporting global practices while requiring strong knowledge of U.S. export laws. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and proven experience in the technology sector.

Qualifications

• Proven in-house export controls compliance experience in a technology company.
• Experience managing trade compliance programs.
• Research experience on companies and individuals for export risks.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing and maintaining ByteDance/TikTok’s export controls compliance program.
• Developing and implementing internal policies and control plans.
• Supporting global export compliance practices and automation tools.

Skills

Knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations

Risk assessment

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in international trade, law, compliance, public policy, or engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Our Global Legal Compliance team provides key support for ByteDance’s and TikTok’s innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms servicing our global markets. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal and compliance guidance and support. The Global Legal Compliance team is growing fast and seeking highly experienced, bright, and capable legal professionals to join us.

We are looking for an experienced export compliance specialist based in Singapore to join our Global Legal Compliance team as a key member to advise and support export controls related issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Enhancing and maintaining ByteDance/TikTok’s export controls compliance program.
• Developing, implementing, and improving internal policies, control plans, procedures, and guidelines tailored to our operations.
• Supporting global export compliance practices, including developing automation tools.
• Maintaining knowledge of evolving export laws, especially U.S. Export Administration Regulations.
• Supporting export controls projects and navigating complex geo-political environments.
• Monitoring and assessing impacts of potential changes to export controls.
• Conducting risk assessments and addressing compliance gaps.
• Responding to sanctions and compliance issues specific to countries/territories.
• Participating in export classification reviews, training, and due diligence activities.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in international trade, law, compliance, public policy, or engineering.
• Proven in-house export controls compliance experience in a technology company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations and related laws.
• Experience managing trade compliance programs.
• Ability to proactively identify export controls issues.
• Experience with product classifications under the Commerce Control List.
• Research experience on companies and individuals for export risks.

Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent communication, organization, project management, and documentation skills.
• High ethical standards, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn.
• Willingness to travel and work across different time zones.

Job Information

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile videos, inspiring creativity and bringing joy. Our headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices worldwide.

Why Join Us

We foster creativity and diversity, creating value and meaningful impact. We value curiosity, humility, resilience, and innovation. Join us to create limitless possibilities together.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok values an inclusive environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating a workplace where everyone is valued.