Senior Director, Chief Compliance Officer
North Canton, OH - USA
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Job Summary
As Senior Director Chief Compliance Officer you will build lead and evolve a global compliance program that enables business growth while navigating increasingly complex regulatory environments-across fintech AI global trade and data privacy. You will operate as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board influencing decisions that directly impact the companys strategy risk posture and long-term success
Responsibilities
Enterprise Leadership
- Serve as a key member of the global legal leadership team reporting to the General Counsel
- Advise senior executives and the Audit Committee on compliance risk and regulatory strategy
- Shape a compliance culture that supports innovation while safeguarding the enterprise
Build and Lead a Modern Compliance Program
- Design and evolve a best-in-class global ethics & compliance framework
- Drive risk-based compliance strategies across all operating regions
- Leverage technology to scale workflows monitoring and reporting
Global Risk & Regulatory Oversight
- Anti-corruption / anti-bribery (FCPA and global equivalents)
- Global trade compliance (sanctions export controls customs)
- Data privacy and cross-border regulatory requirements
- AI and emerging technology governance
- ESG compliance including European regulatory frameworks
Investigations & Governance
- Lead complex high-sensitivity investigations
- Oversee third-party due diligence and risk monitoring programs
- Partner with regulators and support examinations and inquiries
Influence Through Leadership
- Lead develop and mentor a high-performing global team
- Deliver impactful training and communication programs to employees and leadership
- Simplify complex regulatory topics into actionable business decisions
What success looks like
- A scalable forward-looking compliance program aligned to business strategy
- Strong credibility with executive leadership and the Board
- A culture where compliance is seen as a business enabler-not a constraint
- Effective governance across global highly regulated environments
Qualifications
- JD and active bar membership
- 15 years in compliance legal or regulatory leadership (global scope required)
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide compliance & ethics programs
- Expertise across multiple regulatory domains (FCPA trade privacy ESG etc.)
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence at the C-suite and Board level
- Track record managing investigations and regulator interactions
- Experience leveraging technology to modernize compliance operations
- High integrity sound judgment and ability to operate in complex environments
Total Potential Compensation Range: $205000 $285000 comprised of base salary plus sales incentive compensation. Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including your qualifications skills competencies geographic location internal equity and relevant experience. TheCompanys Sales Incentive Plan is subject to the rules governing the plan and the metrics established on an annual basis by the plan.
Benefits
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Critical illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Health Savings Account
Leave of Absence Benefits
Paid Time Off
The application window is expected to close July 25th 2026.
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