Chief Compliance Officer US

Computershare•New York, NY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Compliance Officer, US (“CCO US”) reports directly to the Head of US Compliance and is a key leader within Computershare’s Risk and Compliance Department. This role is responsible for providing strategic compliance leadership and independent second‑line oversight across Computershare’s US businesses and legal entities, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory, fiduciary, and ethical standards while supporting sustainable business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution required; Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree preferred.
10-15 years of legal, compliance, or regulatory experience in financial services, including 10+ years of senior leadership experience.
Deep expertise in US financial services regulation and enterprise compliance frameworks.
Proven ability to lead compliance teams, manage regulatory risk, and deliver effective second‑line oversight.
Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business‑aligned solutions.
Experience engaging with regulators, Boards of Directors, auditors, and examiners.
Excellent communication, judgment, and relationship‑building skills; trusted advisor to senior leadership and Boards.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and oversee the US Compliance Program across Issuer Services, Corporate Trust (CCT), and US Employee Plans businesses.
Serve as Chief Compliance Officer for multiple US legal entities, including Computershare Inc., Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (CTCNA), Computershare Delaware Trust Company, Georgeson LLC, and CBSS (India).
Provide strategic compliance oversight for SEC‑regulated transfer agency activities and OCC‑regulated trust and fiduciary operations.
Lead and manage a high‑performing compliance team delivering independent second‑line advice, oversight, and challenge to US Lines of Business.
Establish strong program governance by developing and maintaining enterprise‑wide compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
Lead the annual compliance risk assessment and planning process, aligned with the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments, ensuring timely updates to policies, procedures, and business practices.
Oversee compliance monitoring, testing, and second‑line reviews; evaluate findings and drive continuous improvement of compliance controls.
Lead regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries; act as the primary point of contact for regulators and examiners.
Ensure effective documentation, recordkeeping, and market conduct compliance across all US businesses and legal entities.
Deliver concise, actionable compliance reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and updates to senior management, Boards, and committees.
Collaborate closely with Legal, Internal Audit, ERM, Product, Internal Controls, and IT to identify and mitigate emerging and cross‑functional risks.
Drive corrective action planning and remediation to address regulatory, audit, and compliance findings.
Promote a strong culture of ethics and compliance through training, communication, and leadership engagement.
Design and oversee compliance training programs for employees, leadership, and relevant third parties.

Benefits

Paid parental leave
flexible working
a caring and inclusive culture
Health and wellbeing rewards
paid time off
observed holidays
medical, dental and vision plans
401k matching
setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company
tax-advantaged flexible spending plans, including healthcare, dependent care and commuter
short and long-term disability benefits
life insurance
supplemental life insurance