Salary : $143,964.96 - $217,902.48 Annually
Location : Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 9-0808-A
Department: Legal Services
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 991

POSITION INFORMATION
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) is seeking a Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, LACERA.
The successful candidate will oversee the Ethics and Compliance Office, with responsibility for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of ethics and compliance strategies, policies, and controls; this includes compliance with Code of Ethical Conduct, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to public pension administration, benefits, healthcare, finance, and investments.
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REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

OPTION A: A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, legal studies, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university - AND- Five (5) years of responsible experience designing, developing, and implementing ethics and compliance programs or auditing and investigating ethics and compliance risks and concerns for a large public pension or multi-service public or private sector organization.

OPTION B: Three (3) years' experience at the level of Deputy, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, LACERA.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Application process for Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer:
Qualified applicants, to apply please send a resume to Steve Harrison at:
Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Completing Your Application:

a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, list each position separately. Do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.

c. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.

2. Requirements on Job Posting:

a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.

b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.

c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

3. Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.

4. Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile on and make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.

Updated February 2026
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