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 the development and execution of a cutting-edge transaction monitoring program. Collaborate with engineering to enhance tools, manage investigations, and ensure compliance with regulatory standa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $180K *

Champion AML compliance by overseeing controls, assessing risks, and enhancing frameworks across U.S. and international businesses. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory readiness and eff...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $169K *

Transform compliance and ethics at a strategic level, leading initiatives that enhance privacy, governance, and risk management while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability across the org...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of risk management by leading strategic initiatives, overseeing risk analytics, and enhancing examination programs. Collaborate across divisions to drive data-driven decision-making a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead risk analytics and strategy initiatives, overseeing examination processes and promoting data-driven decision-making to enhance regulatory compliance and risk management...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping risk management strategies by leading analytics and oversight for large firms. Drive national examination programs and collaborate across divisions to enhance compliance and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading risk analytics and strategic initiatives. Drive national examination programs, advise senior leadership, and integrate risk insights across divisions to enhance compl...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion strategic risk management by leading analytics and oversight initiatives. Drive data-informed examination programs, collaborate across divisions, and represent the organization in governance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join us in shaping the future of risk management and strategy. Lead a dynamic team to enhance examination programs, drive data analytics, and collaborate across divisions to ensure effective oversight...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading risk analytics and strategic initiatives to enhance examination programs. Collaborate across divisions to drive data-driven decision-making and represent the organization i...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer a data-driven risk management strategy by leading analytics and compliance initiatives. Collaborate across divisions to enhance examination processes and represent the organization in governan...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Oversee the strategic risk and analytics functions, guiding national examination priorities and resource allocation while integrating insights across divisions to enhance compliance and risk managemen...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Drive your career forward by leading risk analytics and strategic initiatives. Oversee examination processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and enhance data-driven decision-making to shape the future...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the Division's strategic vision by leading risk analytics and compliance initiatives. Drive data-driven examination programs, advise on industry risks, and foster collaboration across division...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Drive compliance excellence as a Senior Compliance Program Manager, overseeing complex initiatives across enterprise and federal environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure audit r...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead compliance initiatives for a new Control Center, ensuring regulatory readiness and operational turnover. Coordinate across teams to manage NERC CIP and NERC 693 activities, facilitating project p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $215K *

Lead the compliance program for consumer and lending products, ensuring regulatory alignment and innovative risk management strategies while supporting scalable business growth and effective stakehold...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading our consumer and lending compliance efforts, developing strategies that ensure regulatory adherence while driving innovation in financial products. Collaborate across teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge compliance program for consumer financial products. You'll oversee a team, drive strategy, and ensure adherence to regulations in a fast-paced, innovative...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Lead compliance, privacy, and legal strategies while advising executives and the Board. Oversee risk management and external relationships, ensuring integrity and accountability across the organizatio...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$99K - $125K *

Elevate your career by managing the enterprise Compliance Program. You’ll assess compliance risks, oversee controls, and guide leadership on regulatory changes while collaborating across teams to ensu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing investment compliance through automation and oversight. Collaborate across teams to implement Aladdin compliance tests, ensuring adherence to regulations while driving eff...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of compliance by leading regulatory operations for trust and custody services. Drive excellence in 401(k) plan oversight, ensuring adherence to ERISA and IRS regulations while managin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring regulatory compliance across the organization, promoting a culture of integrity and detail-oriented processes. Collaborate with teams to support compliance initiatives and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Shape compliance strategies for mutual funds and ETFs, overseeing regulatory adherence and staff development. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage compliance programs and ensure alignment with evol...

Reposted 1 week 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.