Chief Compliance Officer

Remote People • Montreal, QC

1d • Remote

About The Position

A fast-growing, globally operating company is conducting a confidential search for a Chief Compliance Officer. The organization operates across multiple international jurisdictions and is at an exciting stage of growth, with significant capital activity and a premium client base. This is a rare opportunity for a senior compliance leader to build and own a world-class compliance function from the ground up.

Reporting to the CEO and Board, 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Exceptional discretion, judgement, and executive presence — comfort operating at the highest levels of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• JD or Master's in Law or Compliance preferred
• CAMS or CCEP certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a multi-jurisdictional compliance framework spanning international finance, data privacy, and commercial operations.
• Lead investor and client onboarding compliance in connection with an ongoing equity raise and high-value transactions.
• Design and enforce privacy protocols for a sophisticated, privacy-sensitive client base; ensure full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and evolving global standards.
• Establish an internal audit function and provide transparent reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
• Develop a corporate Code of Conduct and oversee global training on ethics, anti-bribery (FCPA), and regulatory compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior