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 *

Lead the charge in enhancing product governance and risk management for Wealth Advisory services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, guide product launches, and ensure compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Elevate vendor relations by overseeing contract management, ensuring compliance, and driving operational performance across BPO partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient experien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Unlock compliance excellence by managing AML/KYC efforts, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring adherence to global standards. Develop expertise in investor onboarding and cultivate a robu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing a comprehensive technology risk and compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering a strong compliance culture across various business u...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing regulatory reporting in healthcare. Ensure compliance, manage a skilled team, and collaborate across departments to uphold organizational integrity a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of human capital management by leading strategic initiatives and advising senior officials within the Naval Intelligence Community. Drive innovative workforce planning and ensure...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic human capital initiatives within the Naval Intelligence Community. As a senior advisor, you'll shape workforce planning and policy implementation, ensuring eff...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K *

Empower a team dedicated to ethical governance by overseeing operations, managing staff, and advising on integrity issues. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration across departments to up...

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of coding integrity and reimbursement strategies by leading enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency across health plan standards and regul...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $230K *

Drive compliance and accuracy in our global order-to-cash function. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design audits, enhance processes, and ensure revenue integrity while leveraging AI and au...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Shape the future of order-to-cash processes by designing audits and compliance measures that enhance accuracy and revenue integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations an...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the technical roadmap for CRA compliance, translating regulatory needs into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery while managing stakeholder expecta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$276K - $345K *

Build and lead a Business Integrity function to ensure platform trust and safety. You will develop proactive detection systems, enforce policies, and collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $305K *

Lead the charge in enhancing accountability and performance through strategic oversight of Audit, Ethics, and Internal Controls. Drive data science initiatives and foster a culture of integrity across...

6 days ago

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

$138K - $165K *

Tackle complex regulatory challenges by leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and alignment with external pressures impacting product strategies. Drive process optimization and enhance c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of compliance engineering by driving technical roadmaps, translating regulatory requirements into actionable plans, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to deliver on crit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $250K *

Transform clinical trials by ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards and optimize study protocols, while providing expert medical...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing strategic legal guidance and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal issues and ensure compliance while driving business ob...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform legal strategies by providing expert counsel on complex issues, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives and suppo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as you provide expert legal guidance, manage compliance, and support strategic initiatives across diverse business units, ensuring alignment with regulations and fostering a cult...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert legal guidance and support. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal issues, ensuring compliance, and dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower legal strategies by providing expert counsel on compliance, contracts, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal landscapes and drive business obje...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $149K *

Accelerate your career by leading the Collateral & Margin Management team, driving strategic development and operational excellence in margin and collateral processes to support business growth and re...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Join us to oversee compliance investigations, ensuring adherence to city ordinances while managing a team of investigators. Collaborate with various departments and agencies to enhance operational eff...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $178K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud security governance, leading a dynamic team to enhance compliance, drive automation, and ensure robust risk management across multi-cloud environments...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.