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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$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...

Yesterday

  •   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

Yesterday

  •   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...

Today

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

$115K - $140K *

Champion the organization's GRC initiatives by leading risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and mentoring analysts. Drive policy development and enhance security governance while collaborating acros...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $178K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the Compliance Management System, integrating compliance risk management with enterprise frameworks, and advising executive leadership to ensure adherence to regulatory st...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $145K *

Lead regulatory compliance initiatives across product categories, ensuring safety and market readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish standards and processes while managing a team to mai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $216K *

Join us to lead our enterprise investigations, safeguarding integrity by directing compliance initiatives and FWA programs. Drive strategic oversight, ensuring adherence to regulations while mentoring...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Drive the successful transfer of CDI best practices by mentoring client teams, conducting record reviews, and delivering education. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance documentation a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading CMC regulatory strategies for biologics, ensuring compliance and collaboration across development and post-market programs to drive impactful patient outcomes in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Lead regulatory strategy and compliance for biologics, driving CMC initiatives across development and submissions while collaborating with global teams to ensure alignment and efficiency in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Join us to lead CMC regulatory strategies for biologics, ensuring compliance and collaboration across development and submissions. Drive impactful regulatory activities in a dynamic, science-driven en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $183K *

Drive the establishment of a robust Compliance Management System, overseeing governance and compliance processes for a new Industrial Loan Company. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure re...

Utah, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.