Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Jobs

Chief Compliance Officers help organizations uphold legal, regulatory, and ethical standards while supporting responsible business growth. Explore vetted CCO opportunities on Ladders, including senior roles at organizations seeking experienced leaders in compliance, risk management, and corporate governance. Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Chief Compliance Officer Do?

A CCO develops and oversees compliance programs tailored to an organization’s industry, operations, and regulatory obligations. Typical responsibilities include interpreting laws and regulations, assessing compliance risks, establishing policies and controls, conducting audits or monitoring, and reporting findings to executive leadership and the board. CCOs also guide investigations, coordinate with legal and risk teams, and foster a culture of integrity across the organization.

Common CCO Qualifications

Employers often seek substantial experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, legal, audit, or risk leadership. Many roles require a bachelor’s degree, while some prefer an advanced degree or professional certifications relevant to the industry. Strong candidates bring sound judgment, clear communication, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical business processes.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Chief Compliance Officer roles are common in financial services, healthcare, insurance, technology, manufacturing, and other regulated sectors. The scope of the position varies: some CCOs lead enterprise-wide programs, while others focus on a particular business unit, region, or regulatory area. Search current openings to find opportunities that match your sector expertise and leadership goals.

Find Chief Compliance Officer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional CCO opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare leadership responsibilities, and identify positions that align with your experience in compliance strategy, governance, and risk oversight.

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$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading compliance operations, driving initiatives, and ensuring seamless integration for acquired business units while maintaining effective reporting, monitoring, and testing wit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in scaling governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across teams, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and international standards while driving enterprise risk management...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape your career by providing strategic legal guidance across commercial, product, and regulatory domains. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complex agreements and compliance issues, ensurin...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower a dynamic legal team by providing strategic counsel on commercial agreements, compliance, and data governance. Collaborate across departments to drive innovative solutions that support busines...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $300K *

Drive compliance excellence by reviewing product changes and enhancements, ensuring regulatory alignment while enabling innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $193K *

Help shape privacy governance across digital platforms by managing initiatives, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with privacy standards. Drive strategic actions and measurable outcomes...

Bloomfield, CTRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $193K *

Unlock potential by managing enterprise privacy programs and governance. Collaborate across teams to implement privacy technologies, ensuring compliance and effective decision-making while driving str...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$251K - $276K *

Transform compliance by bridging legal and technical requirements into efficient, actionable processes. Own cross-functional projects and turn ambiguity into structured systems that engineers can effe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead compliance excellence by conducting quality reviews, enhancing processes, and providing expert guidance to ensure timely, accurate client service and adherence to regulatory standards in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive compliance and risk management initiatives, ensuring effective oversight and alignment with laws and regulations. Lead strategic efforts in risk identification, education, and fostering a cultur...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$134K - $167K *

Unlock your potential by leading enterprise risk and compliance initiatives. Drive strategic oversight, enhance governance frameworks, and foster a culture of risk awareness across the organization to...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Analyze compliance processes and ensure adherence to state regulations for insurance products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and marketing efforts while mainta...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize compliance processes by ensuring insurance products meet state regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and submit product forms, conduct compliance reviews, and suppor...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Transform regulatory reporting by leading compliance initiatives and overseeing filings. Collaborate with senior leaders to navigate complex regulations, enhance processes, and drive compliance excell...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Deliver compliance leadership by overseeing regulatory reporting processes, advising on developments, and ensuring adherence to obligations for registered investment advisers and private funds. Drive...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you lead cybersecurity governance, compliance, and testing initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the organization's cyber risk framework and promote awareness...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Engage with regulatory bodies to oversee supervisory activities, ensuring compliance and effective risk management. Lead examinations, manage findings, and collaborate across departments to uphold hig...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing and overseeing compliance programs across the health system, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering a culture of ethics and accountability through education and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Champion compliance initiatives by developing programs and training materials, ensuring adherence to regulations across UPMC. Collaborate with various departments to mitigate risks and enhance ethical...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that drives regulatory expansion initiatives, focusing on bank and trust charter strategies. Oversee licensing processes, engage with regulators, and support cross-functional teams to ensu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Transform the landscape of technology risk management by leading initiatives that enhance oversight and control standards. Collaborate across functions to foster a risk-aware culture and drive best pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading CMC regulatory strategies for biologics, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Drive submissions and post-market activities while enhancing regulatory process...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Lead regulatory strategies for biologics, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Drive CMC development, submissions, and post-market activities while enhancing processes and aligning stak...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing complaint management processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement and effective governance in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information governance and compliance. This role manages policies, risk assessments, and compliance activities, ensuring effective data management and securit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Chief Compliance Officer?question toggle

    A Chief Compliance Officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing an organization’s compliance program and helping ensure that its practices meet applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.

  • What does a Chief Compliance Officer do?question toggle

    CCOs assess compliance risks, establish policies and controls, monitor adherence, coordinate audits and investigations, advise leadership, and promote ethical conduct throughout the organization.

  • What qualifications are common for Chief Compliance Officer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for senior experience in compliance, legal, audit, regulatory affairs, or risk management. A relevant bachelor’s degree is often expected; advanced degrees and professional certifications may be preferred depending on the industry.

  • Which industries hire Chief Compliance Officers?question toggle

    CCOs work across industries with significant regulatory or governance needs, including financial services, healthcare, insurance, technology, and manufacturing.

  • Where can I find Chief Compliance Officer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including executive and senior-level Chief Compliance Officer opportunities.