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.
Information Governance Program Manager
$134K - $205K *
Drive the evolution of Information Governance by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring compliance, and managing risks across emerging technologies while fostering continuous improvement and s...
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Information Governance Program Manager
$134K - $205K *
Lead and optimize the Information Governance Risk & Compliance program, driving cross-functional initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations while managing emerging technologies an...
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Information Governance Program Manager
$151K - $231K *
Elevate your career by leading cross-functional initiatives in Information Governance, ensuring compliance and risk management across emerging technologies while driving continuous improvement and sta...
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Information Governance Program Manager
$145K - $222K *
Join a team that's driving the evolution of Information Governance, overseeing compliance and risk management initiatives across emerging technologies. Lead cross-functional projects to enhance progra...
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TDAB - Chief Compliance Officer & BSA Officer
$150K - $180K *
Pioneer a robust compliance framework as a senior leader, overseeing BSA/AML and sanctions programs for both fiat and digital assets. Drive governance, risk assessment, and team development while ensu...
1 week ago
$170K - $210K *
Transform our trade compliance program by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with export regulations, and embedding processes into product lifecycles. Drive strategic initiatives whil...
3 weeks ago
Claims Examiner, General Liability
$79K - $124K *
Lead the charge in managing commercial casualty claims, ensuring timely resolutions and effective communication with stakeholders while developing strategic coverage solutions across jurisdictions...
2 weeks ago
Director, Compliance Advisory & Enablement
$141K - $176K *
Lead compliance initiatives by advising business units on regulatory risks, ensuring strategic growth while embedding compliance in decision-making. Collaborate across functions to translate complex r...
2 weeks ago
Director, Compliance Advisory & Enablement
$141K - $176K *
Empower business units to navigate compliance, fraud, privacy, and regulatory risks while driving strategic initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex regulations into actionable guida...
2 weeks ago
Director, Compliance Advisory & Enablement
$141K - $176K *
Champion compliance excellence by guiding business units through complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring strategic initiatives align with compliance, fraud, privacy, and AML/ATF requirements for respo...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Risk & Compliance Business Partners R&D
$195K - $325K *
Unlock potential by leading the Risk & Compliance Business Partners R&D team, driving strategy and fostering a risk-aware culture across GSK's research and development sectors, while managing budgets...
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Senior Director, Risk & Compliance Business Partners R&D
$195K - $325K *
Elevate the Risk & Compliance strategy for R&D, leading a team to foster a risk-aware culture, manage budgets, and engage with stakeholders to ensure effective cyber risk management across GSK's resea...
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Temporary BIC Compliance Analyst
$74K - $110K *
Contribute to compliance excellence by managing risk policies, resolving conflicts, and ensuring ethical standards in a dynamic legal environment. Utilize critical thinking and strong communication sk...
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Temporary BIC Compliance Analyst
$74K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team as a Temporary BIC Compliance Analyst, ensuring adherence to risk management policies while engaging with legal professionals to resolve conflicts and maintain compliance. Utilize...
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Temporary BIC Compliance Analyst
$74K - $110K *
Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with risk management policies, analyzing conflicts, and supporting legal operations. Collaborate with attorneys and staff to resolve issues while maintaining eth...
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Temporary BIC Compliance Analyst
$74K - $110K *
Champion compliance excellence by ensuring adherence to risk management policies, analyzing conflicts, and supporting legal operations. Collaborate with attorneys to resolve issues and maintain ethica...
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Temporary BIC Compliance Analyst
$74K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance with risk management policies while utilizing critical thinking and independent judgment to resolve complex issues in a fast-paced legal environment...
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Temporary BIC Compliance Analyst
$74K - $110K *
Unlock your potential as a Temporary BIC Compliance Analyst, ensuring adherence to risk management policies while collaborating with legal professionals to resolve conflicts and enhance compliance pro...
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Temporary BIC Compliance Analyst
$74K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team as you ensure compliance with risk management policies, analyze conflicts, and support legal operations. Utilize critical thinking and independent judgment to resolve issues while...
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Temporary BIC Compliance Analyst
$74K - $110K *
Contribute to compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to risk management policies, analyzing conflicts, and supporting engagement processes. Collaborate with legal teams to resolve issues and maintai...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead compliance initiatives across multiple states, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations. Collaborate with operations to localize policies, deliver training, and monitor regulatory changes, dr...
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$110K - $130K *
Shape compliance and risk management strategies by overseeing audits, privacy laws, and financial crime oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulations while enha...
5 days ago
Vice President of Quality & Compliance
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading quality and compliance initiatives across PACE centers. Drive strategic direction, ensure regulatory adherence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while oversee...
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Senior Analyst - Governance, Risk & Compliance
$95K - $115K *
Champion IT risk governance by conducting assessments, managing risks, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and communicate insights effectively, driving organi...
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Program Manager
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in developing a comprehensive GRC framework that safeguards organizational integrity, aligns with regulatory standards, and enhances operational efficiency through effective risk manag...
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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.