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Risk Investigations Specialist MBA Intern (TikTok Shop - Governance and Experience) - 2025 Summer Start (MBA)

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Risk Investigations Specialist MBA Intern (TikTok Shop - Governance and Experience) - 2025 Summer Start (MBA)

Seattle, WA

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

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At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us.

TikTok E-commerce's Governance & Experience team is a global team responsible for ensuring our marketplace is safe and trustworthy for not only our users, but also sellers and creators. We value user satisfaction and work on policies, rules, and systems to ensure quality. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support our continued growth and expansion.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below:
Monday, May 12
Monday, May 19
Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)
Monday, June 9
Monday, June 23

We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities:
- Work on x-functional projects across the investigations, analytics and risk management ecosystem, navigating complexity and driving impact. Build requirements and partner with Product to launch solutions.
- Investigate sensitive and critical escalations, review and enforce our strategies and TikTok Shop policies, taking into account our rules, business impact, and market conditions. Be a subject matter expert on the Creator and Content landscape and an authoritative voice x-functionally.
- Work directly with Policy Strategists to conduct root cause analyses on problematic trends/escalations, document findings, and make suggestions for policy/strategy improvements.
- Dive into the business and dig into user behavior to identify abnormal user behavior. Develop regulations, models and risk control strategies on content violations based on business requirements.
- Pay close attention to the trends in the industry, collect and present useful information and continuously optimize relevant processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an MBA in business, public policy, data analytics or other related disciplines
- Strong ability to analyze, manipulate, and identify insights from quantitative and qualitative data. Experience with analytical tools (like Excel or SQL) is a plus
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Experience managing projects and coordinating with different cross-functional regional partners
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to navigate successfully with ambiguity, with multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment

Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of hands-on and in-depth experience in e-commerce governance and implementation, analytics, online operations and escalation environment, social media operations, and/or research

TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2

Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7402799591979157797
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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