[Hiring] Chief Compliance Officer @Remote People

Role Description

A fast-growing, globally operating company is conducting a confidential search for a Chief Compliance Officer. This is a rare opportunity for a senior compliance leader to build and own a world-class compliance function from the ground up.

The CCO will serve as the organization's senior authority on legal, regulatory, and ethical compliance. Key areas of ownership include:

• Global compliance program: develop and manage a multi-jurisdictional compliance framework spanning international finance, data privacy, and commercial operations.
• AML/KYC oversight: lead investor and client onboarding compliance in connection with an ongoing equity raise and high-value transactions.
• Data privacy & security: design and enforce privacy protocols for a sophisticated, privacy-sensitive client base; ensure full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and evolving global standards.
• Risk management & audit: establish an internal audit function and provide transparent reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
• Ethics & conduct: develop a corporate Code of Conduct and oversee global training on ethics, anti-bribery (FCPA), and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of compliance or legal leadership experience in international finance, high-growth technology, or a premium consumer-facing sector.
• Deep expertise in AML/KYC and global data privacy law (GDPR, CCPA).
• Proven track record managing compliance across multiple continents and complex legal jurisdictions.
• JD or Master's in Law or Compliance preferred; CAMS or CCEP certification a plus.
• Exceptional discretion, judgement, and executive presence — comfort operating at the highest levels of confidentiality.