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 Risk & Compliance Attorney
$115K - $161K *
Drive the review and transfer of client data, leveraging eDiscovery tools to protect client privileges and proprietary information during attorney transitions while enhancing existing workflows for ef...
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Compliance Pharmacist, Sterile Compounding
$95K - $115K *
Help us ensure the highest standards of regulatory compliance and quality assurance in our 503A sterile compounding pharmacy, driving continuous improvement and excellence in operations and patient sa...
1 week ago
SR Director - Quality, Risk and Compliance
$112K - $131K *
Drive compliance and quality initiatives as a leader in risk management, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organization. Super...
2 weeks ago
$190K - $200K *
Elevate your career by driving sales strategy and execution for a dynamic SaaS portfolio. Lead a high-performing team to achieve revenue growth, optimize pipeline management, and enhance customer acqu...
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$80K - $95K *
Manage daily operations of complaint appeal processes. Oversee complaint investigations, generate data reports, and enhance member experience through process improvements and training for the team. Dr...
1 month ago
Information Governance Risk & Compliance Attorney
$115K - $161K *
Lead the charge in safeguarding client data by implementing strategic workflows for attorney transitions, leveraging eDiscovery tools, and maintaining client privileges while managing departmental pro...
1 month ago
Information Governance Risk & Compliance Attorney
$115K - $161K *
Empower attorney transitions by leveraging eDiscovery tools to protect client data and firm interests while ensuring efficient workflows and documentation throughout the transfer process. Join a team...
1 month ago
Information Governance Risk & Compliance Attorney
$115K - $161K *
Engage your legal expertise to protect client privileges and firm data. Leverage advanced eDiscovery tools while managing attorney transitions and enhancing workflows. Join a collaborative team focuse...
1 month ago
Regional Key Account Director (RKAD)
$222K - $250K *
Champion a high-performing team of Key Account Managers, translating national strategies into regional execution. Drive enterprise engagement with key healthcare networks, ensuring alignment and accou...
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Regional Key Account Director (RKAD)
$222K - $250K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading a high-performing team of Key Account Managers. Drive strategic relationships and ensure effective execution of commercial strategies across integrated delive...
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Regional Key Account Director (RKAD)
$222K - $250K *
Champion a high-performing team of Key Account Managers, translating national strategies into regional execution. Drive enterprise engagement with key healthcare networks, ensuring alignment and accou...
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$150K - $180K *
Transform cybersecurity leadership by guiding risk management, compliance, and security operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust protection of infrastructure and services while aligning wit...
1 week ago
GRC Senior Consuntant (vCISO) - Remote (USA)
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Consultant, leading client engagements and driving cybersecurity initiatives. Utilize your expertise to manage projects, facilitate workshops, and mentor junior staff w...
3 weeks ago
GRC Senior Consuntant (vCISO) - Remote (USA)
$110K - $130K *
Transform client engagements by leading cybersecurity initiatives, managing risks, and coaching junior consultants. Drive strategic discussions and deliver high-quality results while fostering growth...
3 weeks ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Oversee risk management for financial advisory services, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring compliance and high-quali...
1 week ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Drive risk management excellence in a dynamic financial advisory practice. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all while enhancing clie...
2 weeks ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Drive risk management excellence within a dynamic financial advisory practice, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring hig...
2 weeks ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading risk management for our Financial Advisory Services, collaborating with teams to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across com...
2 weeks ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of risk management in our Financial Advisory Services practice. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks while developing effective controls and training, ensuring h...
2 weeks ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in risk management for a dynamic Financial Advisory Services practice. Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all while enhanci...
2 weeks ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Lead risk management initiatives within a dynamic financial advisory practice, collaborating with teams to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring complian...
2 weeks ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Champion risk management within our Financial Advisory Services practice, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring high-qua...
2 weeks ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as a Risk Management Manager, leading risk initiatives in a dynamic financial advisory environment. Collaborate with teams to develop controls and training, ensuring compliance w...
2 weeks ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Drive risk management excellence in a dynamic financial advisory practice. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all while enhancing clie...
2 weeks ago
Risk Management Manager, Financial Advisory Services
$110K - $130K *
Join our team to lead risk management for financial advisory services, collaborating with leadership and engagement teams to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and high-quality clie...
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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.