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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Network Compliance Manager, Principal
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in ensuring regulatory compliance for provider networks across various health plans. Collaborate with state regulators and internal teams to manage compliance initiatives, resolve comp...
1 week ago
Network Compliance Manager, Principal
$110K - $130K *
Empower regulatory compliance by managing relationships with state regulators and overseeing compliance initiatives across various health plan lines. Lead critical projects, ensuring adherence to evol...
1 week ago
Network Compliance Manager, Principal
$110K - $130K *
Champion regulatory compliance by managing relationships with state regulators and overseeing compliance initiatives across Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Medi-Cal lines. Lead critical projects a...
1 week ago
Network Compliance Manager, Principal
$110K - $130K *
Champion compliance initiatives by overseeing regulatory relationships and ensuring adherence to evolving state requirements across various health plan lines. Lead critical projects and resolve comple...
1 week ago
$95K - $130K *
Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and quality through oversight, guidance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance site performance and study execution...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $135K *
Shape the future of clinical trials by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive quality and efficiency in trial execution while mentoring j...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Elevate clinical trial success by overseeing site monitoring, ensuring compliance, and providing leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, enhance recruitment, and ma...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Accelerate clinical trial success by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to the CRA team. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and enhance s...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead clinical trial monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, manage budgets, and provide oversight. Drive successful study e...
3 weeks ago
Director, US Ethics & Compliance (Neurology Business Partner)
$204K - $246K *
Lead the charge in fostering a culture of ethics and compliance within the Neurology business, providing strategic guidance and support to cross-functional teams while ensuring adherence to regulatory...
Reposted 2 days ago
Director, US Ethics & Compliance (Neurology Business Partner)
$204K - $246K *
Join a team that's dedicated to fostering a culture of ethics and compliance in the Neurology sector. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to integrate compliance into business strategies and en...
Reposted 2 days ago
ETF and 1940 Act Registered Funds Compliance Officer - Vice President
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance for ETFs and investment funds. Oversee regulatory adherence, develop policies, and provide guidance on compliance initiatives while collaborating wi...
1 week ago
Senior Compliance Associate - Private Alternatives
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as a Compliance Associate, supporting the Private Alternatives Compliance program. Collaborate with investment teams and stakeholders to identify compliance risks, enhance processe...
6 days ago
Manager- IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance
$130K - $150K *
Elevate our IT governance, risk, and compliance initiatives by leading a dynamic team to enhance audit readiness, manage third-party risks, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards while fosteri...
Today
Senior Manager Compliance Operations
$185K - $200K *
Manage and optimize compliance operations, focusing on Learning Management System administration, policy maintenance, and cross-functional coordination to ensure effective compliance training and docu...
2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive compliance excellence by managing Quebec's regulatory landscape, ensuring adherence to laws while delivering impactful training and guidance to diverse teams. Leverage your expertise to navigate...
1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Lead the financial strategy and operations of the firm, overseeing a 25-member finance team. Drive profitability analysis, financial reporting, and compliance while modernizing financial systems and e...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of the entire lifecycle of commercial contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving automation and standardization. Collaborate with sales and internal teams to enhance cont...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform compliance management by supporting regulatory frameworks and processes. Collaborate with business units to ensure adherence to regulations, enhance compliance testing, and drive continuous...
Reposted yesterday
$113K - $154K *
Contribute to compliance initiatives by managing regulatory programs, preparing reports, and ensuring adherence to operational risk standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance training and...
1 week ago
$320K - $400K *
Transform your career by leading enterprise data risk management and AI oversight. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a risk-aware culture while collaborating with senior leade...
3 weeks ago
$320K - $400K *
Lead the charge in establishing a robust enterprise data risk management framework, ensuring effective oversight of data and AI risks while guiding senior leaders on critical technology issues to alig...
3 weeks ago
$320K - $400K *
Transform data risk management by leading enterprise-wide strategies and oversight for data and AI. Drive compliance, governance, and risk assessments while fostering a culture of risk awareness acros...
3 weeks ago
$320K - $400K *
Champion data risk management by leading oversight for Enterprise Data and AI. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a risk-aware culture while collaborating with senior leaders t...
3 weeks ago
Manager Quality Risk Management
$92K - $176K *
Analyze risk management strategies across departments to enhance efficiency and compliance. Lead assessments, educate teams, and integrate quality risk management into the overall system, ensuring eff...
1 week ago
What is a Chief Compliance Officer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including executive and senior-level Chief Compliance Officer opportunities.