Anti-Fraud Data Science Project Intern
TikTok
Anti-Fraud Data Science Project Intern
TikTok
Short-form video platform with ads
About the Team TikTok Shop's Governance and Experience (GNE) 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. Our mission is to provide world-class service and experience for customers, sellers, and creators. As part of the Governance and Experience (GNE) organization, our Risk Control and Security team safeguards TikTok Shop’s global marketplace for users, sellers, and creators. We blend data-driven insights, policy design, and technical innovation to combat fraud while preserving a seamless user experience. The Ecommerce Anti-Fraud Data Scientist role sits at the intersection of defining success metrics system, risk analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to monitor and mitigate fraudulent activities. As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities: - Monitor key performance metrics, building robust reporting models for effective tracking, evaluation, and continuous improvement. - Conduct deep-dive RCA for fraud metric anomalies, collaborate with product/algo/engineering teams to optimize detection mechanism, and deliver actionable mitigation actions. - Leverage AI tools to build scalable data assets to facilitate monitoring and analytics. - Design and implement A/B experiments to evaluate model/strategy effectiveness, calculate ROI of anti-fraud initiatives, and scale high-impact solutions across global markets.
Minimum Qualification(s): - Bachelor’s degree or above in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytic, or related fields (or post-graduation experience in data modeling/analysis). - Proficient in SQL and Tableau; skilled in Python/R for data analysis, model building, and visualization. - Structured and logical thinking with problem solving skills. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Preferred Qualification(s): - Strong ability to process complex datasets, identify fraud patterns, and translate insights into business actions. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]
About TikTok
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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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 a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.
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