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 *

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...

1 month 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 4 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

$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

$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...

1 week 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

4 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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading compliance initiatives in the health insurance sector. Drive program effectiveness, manage audits, and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations while fostering a c...

Monterey, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Develop and manage a comprehensive Compliance Program, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while promoting ethical practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance compliance training, condu...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring federal compliance and regulatory review. As a Compliance Review Attorney, you'll analyze legal documents, support case evaluations, and uphold program objecti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by supporting federal compliance and regulatory review. Engage in legal analysis, manage multiple cases, and ensure adherence to laws and policies while contributing to mission-c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead risk operations to enhance alert handling, case review, and collections. Drive team performance against service levels while managing documentation, compliance, and first-line controls. Collabora...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K *

Deliver strategic leadership in research integrity and compliance, overseeing programs and staff to ensure adherence to federal regulations and institutional policies while fostering a culture of ethi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming client service delivery by driving operational excellence, enhancing client relationships, and fostering high-performing teams to achieve strategic business goals and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.