Head of Compliance

CCC Intelligent Solutions•Chicago, IL

About The Position

CCC Intelligent Solutions is seeking a Head of Compliance (HOC) to lead and continuously evolve a modern, enterprise-wide compliance function supporting the company’s continued growth as a technology-enabled SaaS and Artificial Intelligence organization. The HOC will serve as the executive responsible for compliance oversight across the organization. This leader will establish a scalable and proactive compliance operating model that enables business growth while effectively managing regulatory, contractual, and operational risk. As a strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the HOC will drive transparency into compliance risks, strengthen enterprise accountability, and ensure the organization maintains strong compliance programs. This role will be critical in evolving CCC’s compliance approach to a proactive, integrated, and business-aligned function.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in compliance, risk, legal, or related disciplines
Demonstrated success developing, leading, and scaling enterprise compliance programs in a SaaS, AI, or similarly complex environment
Deep expertise in a broad range of compliance
Experience interacting with conducting audits and managing compliance programs at scale
Strong executive presence with experience presenting to senior leadership and Boards of Directors
Proven ability to balance risk mitigation with business enablement and growth priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience leveraging and incorporating AI, Technology, and Automation in Compliance
Experience supporting product, data, or AI-driven SaaS organizations
Experience in a highly regulated Software environment
Experience with frameworks such as SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, COSO, and enterprise risk management models
Background working closely with Internal Audit, Information Security (GRC), and Legal functions

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive, enterprise-wide compliance program to maintain Company alignment with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Refine and establish standards and procedures to ensure the compliance program is effective in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting noncompliance
Further define and execute the company’s compliance strategy and operating model
Establish and mature governance structures, decision rights, and accountability across compliance domains while integrating compliance into business strategy and planning
Act as the primary executive responsible for regulatory compliance oversight across the enterprise in coordination with cross functional teams (including Internal Audit, HR, Legal, IT, Security, and Product)
Mature, establish, and maintain corporate policies, operational practices, controls, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure adherence to the compliance program
Oversee investigations and responses related to the compliance program and potential compliance violations
Collaborate with Legal and Internal Audit leadership to develop and articulate an annual enterprise compliance plan to senior leadership and the Board
Coordinate internal compliance monitoring, testing, and review activities, including periodic reviews of business units and functional areas
Refine and establish formal compliance review procedures
Provide regular reporting to executive leadership and the Board on compliance posture, emerging risks, and mitigation actions
Serve as the enterprise “second line of defense,” providing independent oversight of compliance risks across various domains
Partner closely with Legal and Internal Audit to evaluate compliance-related issues and develop mitigation strategies and solutions
Ensure appropriate controls are consistently designed, implemented, and maintained in partnership with first-line business functions