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Director, Global Compliance

Ladders · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteLegal$150k–$180k/yrFull-time

For a leader in the Finance & Insurance space, this role provides business-aligned guidance focused on governance, compliance, and operational risk management. You will partner with leaders, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex issues into practical recommendations, strengthening responsible execution, improving decision-making, and supporting sustainable growth within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement the company's global compliance program
  • Develop long-term compliance strategy and governance framework
  • Create policies and controls to support organizational growth
  • Draft and maintain global compliance policies and procedures
  • Conduct compliance due diligence during M&A activities
  • Develop compliance KPIs and executive reporting dashboards
  • Foster relationships across the organization, advising leadership

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; legal degree not necessary
  • 8-12+ years of progressive compliance or regulatory experience
  • Proven ability to build or transform compliance programs
  • Experience in global compliance across various jurisdictions
  • Strong skills in governance framework development and internal controls
  • Experience in leading internal investigations and ethics programs
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Benefits

  • Work remotely from anywhere in the USA (EST/CST preferred)
  • Opportunity to build a compliance function from the ground up
  • Engagement with executive leadership and a diverse business environment
  • Support of rapid growth and expansion through M&A
  • Involvement in shaping company policies and compliance practices

Pay

$150,000 – $180,000 annually

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