Chief Compliance Officer in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Compliance Officer in United States.
This is a senior executive leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a global compliance framework across multiple jurisdictions within a fast-growing international organization. The position sits at the highest level of governance, reporting directly to the CEO and Board, and plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory integrity, ethical standards, and risk management across all business activities.
You will build and lead a comprehensive compliance function from the ground up, shaping policies and controls that support both rapid growth and regulatory excellence.
The role spans AML/KYC oversight, data privacy, internal audit, and global regulatory compliance, requiring strong expertise across complex legal environments.
You will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, ensuring transparency, accountability, and proactive risk mitigation.
This is a highly confidential and strategic leadership opportunity ideal for a seasoned compliance executive comfortable operating in high-growth, multi-jurisdictional, and high-stakes environments.
The position requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to influence at Board level while building scalable governance structures globally.
- Design, implement, and lead a global compliance program covering multiple jurisdictions, including financial regulation, data privacy, and commercial operations.
- Oversee AML/KYC frameworks to ensure compliant onboarding of clients, investors, and partners during high-value transactions and capital activities.
- Develop and enforce global data privacy and cybersecurity policies aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable international regulations.
- Establish and lead an internal audit and risk management function, ensuring ongoing monitoring, reporting, and governance transparency.
- Define and implement corporate ethics policies, including Code of Conduct, anti-bribery (FCPA), and global compliance training programs.
- Advise executive leadership and the Board on regulatory risks, compliance posture, and strategic governance decisions.
- Ensure continuous monitoring of evolving global regulations and proactively adapt compliance frameworks accordingly.
- Build and scale a high-performing compliance organization capable of supporting international growth.
- Drive a culture of accountability, integrity, and ethical decision-making across the organization.
- Act as the primary compliance authority across all business units and geographies.
- 12+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory leadership roles within international organizations.
- Strong background in AML/KYC, financial compliance, and global regulatory frameworks.
- Deep expertise in data privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and other international standards.
- Proven experience managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions and complex legal environments.
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale compliance functions in high-growth or global organizations.
- Exceptional executive presence with experience reporting to Boards and C-level leadership.
- Strong analytical, risk management, and decision-making capabilities in high-stakes environments.
- JD or Master’s in Law, Compliance, or related field preferred; CAMS, CCEP, or equivalent certifications are a plus.
- High level of discretion, integrity, and ability to operate in confidential and sensitive contexts.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
- Competitive executive-level compensation package (aligned with senior leadership roles)
- Fully remote work arrangement across global locations
- Opportunity to build and lead a global compliance function from the ground up
- High-level exposure to executive leadership and Board governance
- Work within a fast-growing, international organization with significant strategic impact
- Opportunity to shape global compliance standards and frameworks
- Dynamic and high-responsibility leadership environment
- Additional benefits depending on regional eligibility and structure.