Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead our compliance function and ensure our organization operates within all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This is a senior leadership position responsible for building and maintaining a robust compliance framework that supports sustainable growth while safeguarding the organization’s integrity, reputation, and regulatory standing.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented leader with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial services regulation, who can translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s compliance program, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the business and advising leadership accordingly.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and examiners, managing regulatory relationships and examinations.
- Oversee anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and know-your-customer (KYC) programs.
- Design and maintain a risk-based compliance monitoring and testing program to identify gaps and areas of exposure.
- Lead investigations into compliance incidents, breaches, or complaints, and ensure timely remediation.
- Partner with legal, risk, product, and operations teams to embed compliance considerations into new products, services, and business initiatives.
- Prepare and present compliance reports, risk assessments, and regulatory updates to the Board of Directors and executive leadership.
- Develop and deliver compliance training programs to ensure organization-wide awareness of regulatory obligations.
- Manage licensing, registrations, and regulatory filings across all jurisdictions of operation.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing compliance team.
- Establish and maintain an effective compliance culture across all levels of the organization.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record of designing and managing compliance programs within a regulated financial services environment.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with regulators, supervisory bodies, or examiners.
- Strong background in AML/CTF frameworks, KYC processes, and financial crime prevention.
- Experience managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions or regulatory regimes is highly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CCEP, CRCM, ICA Diploma) is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience reporting to a Board of Directors or Audit/Risk Committee.
Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of financial services regulations, licensing regimes, and consumer protection laws.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and compliance monitoring frameworks.
- Familiarity with regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions, transaction monitoring systems, and case management tools.
- Proficiency in interpreting and applying complex regulatory texts and translating them into actionable policy.
- Strong data analysis skills to identify trends, red flags, and emerging risks.
- Excellent report-writing skills for regulatory submissions, board reports, and audit responses.
- Working knowledge of data privacy and information security regulations as they relate to compliance obligations.
Core Competencies
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions under regulatory pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Adaptability in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape.
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