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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$205K - $266K *

Drive compliance excellence by leading U.S. Medical Affairs ethics initiatives, collaborating across departments, and fostering a high-performance culture to ensure adherence to ethical standards and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$315K - $350K *

Lead global operations and empower diverse teams to enhance mission delivery and impact across 260 locations, overseeing a $75M budget while driving continuous improvement and innovation in programs a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$315K - $350K *

Lead global operations and empower a diverse team to enhance mission delivery across 260 locations, ensuring operational excellence and impactful programs while managing a $75M budget...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$315K - $350K *

Transform global operations by leading mission delivery across 260 locations. Empower a diverse team of 450+ while managing a $75M budget. Drive continuous improvement and innovation to enhance progra...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$315K - $350K *

Drive your career with a leading nonprofit as you oversee global operations, empower diverse teams, and manage a substantial budget to enhance mission delivery and organizational impact across 260 loc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$315K - $350K *

Tackle global mission delivery by leading operations across 260 locations. Empower a diverse team of 450+ while managing a $75M budget. Drive continuous improvement and innovation to enhance program i...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$315K - $350K *

Unlock potential by leading global operations for a mission-driven nonprofit. Oversee 450+ staff and a $75M budget, driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives across 260 locations to enh...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$315K - $350K *

Partner with us to lead global operations for a mission-driven nonprofit, overseeing 450+ staff and a $75M budget. Drive innovation and continuous improvement across 260 locations, ensuring impactful...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Elevate client service operations by managing multiple accounts, fostering relationships, and ensuring financial success through strategic oversight and team leadership. Drive client satisfaction and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Optimize compliance and operational risk management for innovative blockchain products. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure robust controls and drive process improvements aligned with business ob...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate data privacy initiatives by building a comprehensive privacy program. Lead privacy strategy, compliance, and governance across multiple jurisdictions while advising on M&A diligence and int...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Build and oversee a comprehensive privacy program, establishing frameworks and policies to ensure data protection across a multi-jurisdictional technology portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $115K *

Lead the charge in overseeing IRB operations, managing a team of analysts, and ensuring compliance with human subjects research regulations while fostering professional development and process improve...

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $115K *

Contribute to the oversight and management of IRB operations, guiding a team of analysts while ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive process improvements and provide training to enhance research...

3 weeks ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Reimagine data governance by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of data stewardship. Collaborate across teams to drive transformation and implement high-qualit...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $180K *

Champion the Capital Markets Compliance Program, ensuring alignment with regulations while providing advisory services, risk assessments, and compliance oversight on equity activities. Collaborate wit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $176K *

Elevate progress at the forefront of CMC Regulatory Affairs, leading strategies and compliance for biologics. Collaborate with global teams to ensure regulatory excellence throughout development and p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of CMC Regulatory Affairs, leading strategies and compliance for biologics. Collaborate with global teams to ensure regulatory excellence throughout product develo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Elevate your career by leading regulatory strategy and compliance for biologic products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to global regulations and drive efficiency in CMC p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Champion CMC regulatory strategies for biologics, ensuring compliance and efficiency in submissions, interactions, and process improvements while leading cross-functional teams to navigate complex reg...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Shape the future of biologics by leading CMC regulatory strategies and ensuring compliance across development and submissions, while collaborating with global teams to enhance efficiency and drive suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $174K *

Join a team that's driving compliance excellence across diverse environments. You will lead PCI DSS and SOC 2 activities, ensuring effective controls, audit readiness, and collaboration with cross-fun...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion cybersecurity compliance by assessing and ensuring adherence to NIST standards, supporting audits, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain secure systems handling sensitive informatio...

Today

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

$121K - $152K *

Build your expertise to ensure regulatory compliance while leading a team. Oversee the Bank Secrecy Act program and mitigate fraud through analysis and strategic guidance. Collaborate across departmen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive the advancement of a comprehensive privacy strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of data protection across the organization. Lead risk assessments, training, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.