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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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing investment operations through data governance and operational excellence. Lead initiatives that ensure data accuracy and support cross-functional collaboratio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $158K *

Shape the future of healthcare quality and compliance by leading audits, managing risk, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and maintain high stan...

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $165K *

Help us enhance our GVP and GCP compliance program, ensuring regulatory adherence and quality oversight across pharmacovigilance and clinical studies while collaborating with global QA teams to drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion your career by leading financial strategy and operations. Collaborate with senior management to enhance fiscal performance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering stakeholder r...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $165K *

Oversee the GVP and GCP compliance program, ensuring regulatory adherence and quality management across pharmacovigilance and clinical studies while collaborating with global QA teams to drive continu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead transformative legal initiatives in fintech by drafting and negotiating complex commercial transactions, ensuring compliance, and managing legal risks while supporting innovative business strateg...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing law enforcement risk management across Colorado. Lead process improvements, develop training programs, and provide expert consultation to member agencies whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $265K *

Transform healthcare interoperability by leading product strategy and market growth. Leverage deep industry insights to enhance payer-provider collaboration, drive operational excellence, and oversee...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Empower the success of our PACE Organization by leading operations, strategic initiatives, and team development to provide exceptional care for the elderly. Ensure compliance and financial viability a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development and operations of PACE programs ensuring quality care for seniors while managing compliance, finances, and staff development. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery an...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by managing client accounts, translating performance data into actionable insights, and fostering strong relationships to align expectations with capabilities. Drive co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K *

Support regulatory compliance by providing legal guidance on insurance operations, analyzing regulatory requirements, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure adherence to federal and state law...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Shape compliance strategies across hardware and biotech sectors, ensuring products meet global regulatory standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and main...

Massachusetts, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Take ownership of enterprise governance systems, fostering relationships and driving risk management initiatives. Support the development and execution of governance frameworks while ensuring complian...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Transform governance practices by providing consultative leadership and fostering relationships across user bases to enhance enterprise-wide systems for risk management and governance materials...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Shape governance frameworks and enhance enterprise systems by providing consultative leadership and fostering relationships across user bases. Drive risk governance reporting and support ongoing syste...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Lead the implementation of governance frameworks and systems, fostering relationships across the organization to enhance risk management and reporting processes. Drive the execution of governance mate...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Support and enhance enterprise governance systems by fostering relationships, managing risk reporting, and implementing frameworks to ensure effective governance across the organization...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Transform your career as a strategic legal advisor, guiding commercial transactions, employment matters, and compliance initiatives in a dynamic startup environment. Collaborate with C-suite leaders t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$122K - $163K *

Lead critical governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across North America, enhancing enterprise risk management and internal controls while collaborating with diverse teams to achieve measurable...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$138K - $188K *

Lead global trade compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Drive strategic programs for import/export operations, risk management, and partner governanc...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive our capital markets strategy by managing relationships, structuring agreements, and building scalable infrastructure. Lead a dynamic team in transforming lending solutions as we grow and offer d...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive growth by leading capital markets strategies, managing partner relationships, and designing scalable infrastructure for robust liquidity solutions in a dynamic lending environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and governance across strategic initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements, ensure alignment, and foster a transpare...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the Whistleblower Office's legal operations, ensuring compliance and effective communication. Develop strategies, evaluate claims, and collaborate with federal agencies to support whistleblowe...

Today

  •   Less than 5 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.