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.
Privacy & Compliance Program Manager
$119K - $201K *
Drive corporate compliance and privacy initiatives, providing expert guidance to leadership and teams, while managing complex regulations and supporting compliance risk management across departments...
1 month ago
$87K - $157K *
Unlock compliance excellence by managing auditing, monitoring, and reporting processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and enhance operational efficiency across contracts and collaboration...
4 weeks ago
Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
$235K - $275K *
Lead the charge in risk management and compliance, providing strategic oversight and direction for institutional programs. Collaborate with leadership to enhance accountability and transparency while...
1 week ago
Program Manager, Clinical Compliance
$95K - $116K *
Empower compliance and quality in Medicare utilization management. Lead audits, assess risks, and collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to CMS regulations while driving process improvements and s...
6 days ago
Associate Director, Compliance
$110K - $130K *
Drive the enhancement of Compliance Monitoring and Testing programs, ensuring regulatory alignment and effective risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and su...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform compliance initiatives by leading strategic planning, ensuring adherence to regulations, and fostering ethical practices across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance com...
3 weeks ago
Senior Compliance Specialist-FT BHC
$80K - $95K *
Transform clinical compliance by ensuring alignment with healthcare regulations. This role offers a pathway to senior leadership, focusing on auditing, documentation quality, and risk assessment while...
1 week ago
Regulatory and Compliance, AML - Assistant Vice President
$85K - $110K *
Empower compliance excellence by leading AML and KYC processes for private funds. Collaborate across teams to ensure regulatory adherence while enhancing operational efficiency and supporting audits i...
1 week ago
$85K - $115K *
Transform compliance practices by leading audits, identifying risks, and enhancing training programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulations while fostering a culture of comp...
1 week ago
Regulatory and Corporate Compliance Officer
$130K - $160K *
Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and regulatory integrity within a dynamic banking environment. Oversee essential compliance activities, provide advisory support, and manage complex scenarios in...
Reposted 2 days ago
Business Aligned Compliance Associate Director
$120K - $150K *
Drive compliance excellence by supporting the derivatives compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulations while collaborating across teams to enhance processes and mitigate risks in a dynamic re...
2 weeks ago
Business Aligned Compliance Associate Director
$120K - $145K *
Drive compliance excellence by supporting the derivatives compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulations while collaborating across teams to enhance processes and reporting. Contribute to a cul...
2 weeks ago
Business Aligned Compliance Associate Director
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance within the derivatives sector. Support regulatory programs, collaborate across departments, and enhance compliance processes while navigating evolvi...
2 weeks ago
Associate General Counsel - Clinical & Commercial - CRO Services
$170K - $200K *
Unlock potential by providing strategic legal counsel on clinical and commercial operations, focusing on regulatory compliance, privacy, and data protection in a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment...
Reposted 4 days ago
$88K - $142K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, lead initiatives for regulatory reporting, and serve as a Subject Matter Expert to guide operational de...
2 weeks ago
$81K - $138K *
Manage compliance initiatives by ensuring adherence to regulations, maintaining filing schedules, and collaborating with stakeholders. Play a key role in developing internal controls and policies whil...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $105K *
Optimize regulatory compliance processes for a multi-state transportation network. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational readiness and manage ongoing compliance across diverse markets...
2 days ago
$300K - $440K *
Join a team that's enhancing risk management strategies across the enterprise. The Chief Risk Officer leads risk oversight, collaborates with executives, and ensures effective governance to protect an...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Compliance Director, Sales & Client Engagement
$125K - $150K *
Shape compliance strategies by providing expert guidance in regulatory risk management, collaborating with business leaders to ensure adherence to standards, and driving impactful solutions that foste...
2 weeks ago
Compliance Director, Sales & Client Engagement
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's shaping compliance strategies to navigate regulatory challenges. Provide expert guidance to business leaders, ensuring adherence to standards while fostering responsible growth acro...
2 weeks ago
Compliance Director, Sales & Client Engagement
$120K - $145K *
Advance compliance strategies by providing expert guidance on regulatory matters, collaborating with business leaders to ensure adherence, and enhancing operational efficiency across brokerage and adv...
2 weeks ago
$300K - $440K *
Unlock potential by leading risk management strategy and governance across an enterprise. Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and promote a culture of accountability while serving as a key advi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
The Compliance Officer for Quant Trading will provide compliance advisory to the firm's largest portfolio manager and address trading matters related to fully automated trading. This role involves mon...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Reimagine compliance operations by leading our program's daily functions. You'll ensure effective onboarding, due diligence, and risk management while automating workflows to keep pace with our growin...
3 weeks ago
Director, Global Ethics and Compliance Monitoring and Reporting - Remote
$187K - $257K *
Pioneer a global ethics and compliance strategy, leading monitoring and reporting initiatives to enhance program effectiveness, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to regulations across...
Reposted today
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.