Alibaba-Global Compliance -& Standards Manager-Seattle

Alibaba Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

FSAs for tax-efficient savings

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Generous leave program

Job summary

Alibaba Group seeks a senior compliance leader to drive global model and data governance. You will partner with product, legal, and technical teams, shaping standards while engaging with international authorities to align controls across regions. The role demands leadership in cross-cultural environments and a track record in standards bodies.

This position offers a competitive package and opportunities to influence worldwide compliance frameworks in a fast-growing tech landscape.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in IT, CS, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with international standards.
• Experience leading or contributing in international standardization organizations preferred.
• Minimum 3 years international compliance experience with overseas authorities.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management.
• Bilingual English/Chinese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and analyze compliance requirements, regulatory developments, and industry standards related to models and data across global markets.
• Partner with business, product, legal, and technical teams to identify compliance risks, develop practical mitigation strategies, and support implementation of compliance controls.
• Research and assess global trends in policy, technology, industry ecosystems, and international standards related to model and data governance.
• Engage with international standards organizations and overseas regulatory authorities to build and maintain regular communication channels.
• Develop global compliance and international standardization strategies, including designing a cohesive compliance framework and establishing global baseline requirements for compliance, security, and risk management.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Entrepreneurial mindset

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Master’s degree or higher in IT/CS/Data Science/Cybersecurity

Job description

• Monitor, interpret, and analyze compliance requirements, regulatory developments, and industry standards related to models and data across global markets, including Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.
• Partner with business, product, legal, and technical teams to identify compliance risks, develop practical mitigation strategies, and support the implementation of compliance controls.
• Research and assess global trends in policy, technology, industry ecosystems, and international standards related to model and data governance.
• Engage with international standards organizations and overseas regulatory authorities to build and maintain regular communication channels.
• Develop global compliance and international standardization strategies, including designing a cohesive compliance framework and establishing global baseline requirements for compliance, security, and risk management.

Job Requirement

• Master’s degree or above in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with international standards, including experience leading or managing standards-related initiatives.
• Experience holding leadership or active contributor roles within international standardization organizations is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in international compliance, with demonstrated experience engaging with overseas regulatory authorities or industry bodies.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills.
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative, with strong communication skills, high integrity, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to learn quickly.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese is preferred.
• The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $144,000/year and $216,000/year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package to support our employees' lives inside and outside of work. This includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and FSAs for tax-efficient savings. We also provide life insurance, disability coverage, and a generous leave program to ensure our team has the time and resources to thrive.