Job Description
ByteDance’s Ethics Office is a global team dedicated to safeguarding the company’s integrity and upholding its Code of Conduct across all regions. As an Ethics and Compliance Manager (Investigations) for the APAC region, you will lead and manage complex investigations into potential misconduct, ensuring that all actions are conducted fairly, transparently, and in line with both internal policies and local regulatory requirements. You will partner with business leaders, legal, HR, and external advisors to drive a culture of compliance, mitigate risk, and reinforce ByteDance’s commitment to ethical excellence. This role offers the opportunity to shape best‑practice frameworks, influence senior stakeholders, and contribute to a workplace where integrity is at the core of every decision.
Responsibilities
- Plan, lead, and conduct thorough investigations into alleged violations of the Code of Conduct, policies, or applicable laws across APAC entities.
- Develop investigation plans, gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare detailed findings and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Ensure investigations are completed within defined timelines, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to legal and procedural standards.
- Collaborate with Legal, HR, Security, and Business Unit partners to assess risk, determine appropriate remedial actions, and monitor implementation.
- Maintain accurate case documentation, metrics, and reporting dashboards to track trends and inform preventive controls.
- Advise on policy enhancements and training programs based on investigative insights and emerging regulatory developments in the APAC region.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on ethics and compliance matters, fostering a speak‑up culture and supporting the global Ethics Office strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Criminology, Social Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFE, CCEP) preferred.
- Minimum 5‑7 years of experience conducting investigations in a corporate, legal, or regulatory environment, preferably within a multinational or technology company.
- Proven track record of managing complex, cross‑border investigations and delivering actionable outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of APAC regulatory landscapes, data privacy laws, and anti‑corruption statutes (e.g., Singapore PDPA, Malaysia PDPA, Indonesia UU ITE).
- Excellent analytical, interviewing, and report‑writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise narratives.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives and external regulators.