Strategic Intelligence Analyst — Global Risk Detection

TikTok; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an Intelligence Analyst within Risk Detection to drive high-impact risk identification and strategic analysis across global operations. You will design detection strategies, implement them with AI tooling, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to reduce risk exposure.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, stakeholder communication, and proactive risk management across high-priority domains, including elections and crises.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of independently managing complex projects and risk portfolios with measurable impact.
• Experience with AI tools, data analytics platforms, or technical detection systems and process improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication, with leadership-facing presentations.
• Strong quantitative analysis with large datasets driving decisions.
• Deep understanding of global geopolitical issues, social media dynamics, and online harms.
• Vendor management with external partners.
• Willingness to try Python/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging platform risks and provide early warning signals across functions.
• Design detection strategies for high-priority business risks and coordinate implementation.
• Coordinate third-party partners and AI agents for strategy delivery.
• Develop dashboards and risk metrics to monitor exposure and performance.
• Lead detection during high-stakes events and provide strategic guidance.
• Present risk assessments and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Project management

AI tools

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Quantitative analysis

Geopolitics & online harms

Vendor management

Python/SQL

Job description

TikTok is seeking an Intelligence Analyst within Risk Detection to drive high-impact risk identification and strategic analysis across global operations. You will design detection strategies, implement them with AI tooling, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to reduce risk exposure.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, stakeholder communication, and proactive risk management across high-priority domains, including elections and crises.