CPT Business Analyst Jobs
Business analyst roles are a natural fit for CPT because the work directly applies skills from business, information systems, finance, and management programs. Students in MBA, MIS, and quantitative business programs can qualify while still enrolled, with authorization handled by their DSO rather than USCIS. Many employers actively seek CPT business analysts for requirements gathering, process improvement, and data-driven decision support.
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Team Introduction: The TikTok Creative Team focuses on building a global ecosystem of creative products. By integrating AI technology innovations with data-driven decision-making, we are dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of ad creatives. Through core products such as the Creator Marketplace (for influencers) and the Creative Exchange (for agencies), we explore innovative applications of Generative AI (GenAI) in the advertising sector, making creative marketing more efficient and intelligent.
Project Intern: As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Direction: Research the application scenarios and opportunities for various creative types (Agency-produced, Influencer-led, GenAI-generated) within advertising contexts; formulate strategic plans and define "North Star" metrics for our global creative products.
- Metric Monitoring: Create and maintain performance dashboards; monitor and analyze key business and product metrics; provide data-driven recommendations to continuously optimize ROI and enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Implementation & Execution: Collaborate closely with global business teams to drive the implementation of key initiatives (e.g., sales incentive policies, incremental testing) and to facilitate product and business growth strategies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an MBA degree
- Prior internship experience in Business Analytics or Product Operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn quickly and work proactively.
- Strong data savviness and a keen interest in creative marketing and AI technology applications.
- Highly self-driven; excellent communication and presentation skills; strong ability to learn quickly and effectively coordinate/drive initiatives forward.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academic backgrounds in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields
- Able to commit to at least 5 days per week for a period of 3-6 months
- Prior experience in business analytics and/or proficiency in SQL
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $50 - $50. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
- Exercising sound judgment.
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 Accommodation
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://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Responsibilities
Team Introduction: The TikTok Creative Team focuses on building a global ecosystem of creative products. By integrating AI technology innovations with data-driven decision-making, we are dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of ad creatives. Through core products such as the Creator Marketplace (for influencers) and the Creative Exchange (for agencies), we explore innovative applications of Generative AI (GenAI) in the advertising sector, making creative marketing more efficient and intelligent.
Project Intern: As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Direction: Research the application scenarios and opportunities for various creative types (Agency-produced, Influencer-led, GenAI-generated) within advertising contexts; formulate strategic plans and define "North Star" metrics for our global creative products.
- Metric Monitoring: Create and maintain performance dashboards; monitor and analyze key business and product metrics; provide data-driven recommendations to continuously optimize ROI and enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Implementation & Execution: Collaborate closely with global business teams to drive the implementation of key initiatives (e.g., sales incentive policies, incremental testing) and to facilitate product and business growth strategies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an MBA degree
- Prior internship experience in Business Analytics or Product Operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn quickly and work proactively.
- Strong data savviness and a keen interest in creative marketing and AI technology applications.
- Highly self-driven; excellent communication and presentation skills; strong ability to learn quickly and effectively coordinate/drive initiatives forward.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academic backgrounds in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields
- Able to commit to at least 5 days per week for a period of 3-6 months
- Prior experience in business analytics and/or proficiency in SQL
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $50 - $50. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
- Exercising sound judgment.
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 Accommodation
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://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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How does business analyst work qualify for CPT?
CPT requires that the work be an integral part of your curriculum, meaning your academic program must have a curricular component that the role directly fulfills. Business analyst positions qualify for students in programs like MBA, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, or Finance where internship or applied project credits are built into the degree. Your DSO will confirm the connection between the job duties and your coursework before authorizing CPT.
What academic programs most commonly support CPT for business analyst roles?
MBA programs with an internship requirement, Master of Science in Business Analytics, MIS, and applied economics programs are the most common pathways. Undergraduate business and information systems programs with required co-op or practicum credits also qualify. The key is that your program must formally recognize the work as part of your curriculum, not just allow it as elective credit. Confirm with your DSO early in your program so you understand the authorization timeline.
Can I work as a business analyst on CPT while taking classes?
Yes. Part-time CPT, defined as under 20 hours per week, is the most common structure for students working during an active semester. Many employers structure business analyst CPT roles around this constraint, with full-time engagement available during summer or winter breaks. The arrangement must still satisfy your program's curricular requirement, so confirm with your DSO whether part-time hours are sufficient to receive academic credit or fulfill the practicum component.
What does an employer need to do to hire a CPT business analyst student?
Very little. The employer provides a signed offer letter specifying the role, start and end dates, hours per week, and a description of job duties. There is no USCIS filing, no employer fee, and no government processing time. The student submits the offer letter to their DSO, who issues an updated I-20 authorizing CPT. Employers experienced with internship programs generally find the process straightforward, which makes business analyst CPT roles accessible at companies of all sizes.
Where can I find business analyst roles that accept CPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient starting point because the job board is built specifically for F-1 students and surfaces roles from employers familiar with CPT and OPT authorization. Filtering for CPT-eligible business analyst positions removes the manual work of researching each company's hiring policies. Many employers listing on Migrate Mate have hired F-1 students before and understand the offer letter requirement, which reduces back-and-forth with HR during the authorization process.