Senior Director, Global Compliance
About The Position
Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love. Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime! About the role Crunchyroll is hiring a Senior Director, Global Compliance to lead the tracking, execution, and continual enhancement of our global compliance strategy. Beyond managing frameworks, you'll define how our organization anticipates regulatory shifts and navigates complex legal environments. You'll also embed compliance into how we innovate and grow globally. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be a key advisor. You will ensure our business grows responsibly across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining the trust of our fans, partners, and regulators. We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our Los Angeles office.
Requirements
- 12+ years experience in compliance or regulatory roles
- Juris Doctor with active CA or NY bar membership
- Senior leadership experience in global, consumer-facing streaming, media, entertainment, or technology industries, building and scaling global compliance programs that support business growth
- Proven track record advising senior leaders on complex global regulatory and compliance matters to enable confident, business-aligned decisions
- Demonstrated ability to lead through regulatory ambiguity, building scalable compliance programs while fostering collaboration, resilience, and a positive team culture
Responsibilities
- Define and lead Crunchyroll's global compliance strategy aligned to business growth and risk tolerance
- Embed compliance into executive decision-making and day-to-day operations
- Monitor regulatory trends and emerging risks across streaming, media, advertising, privacy, consumer protection, and technology
- Track and interpret regulations across all current and planned markets
- Maintain a centralized view of global regulatory requirements, including privacy, advertising, licensing, and corporate obligations
- Advise Legal, Product, Technology, and Content teams with clear, practical guidance
- Partner on training and culture initiatives to strengthen compliance awareness across teams
- Lead internal investigations and responses to regulatory inquiries
- Oversee remediation plans and prevention efforts
- Represent Crunchyroll with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders
- Ensure timely corporate registrations, licenses, and permits in each jurisdiction
- Build strong relationships with regulators, industry groups, and local counsel
Benefits
- Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
- Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
- Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Health Saving Account HSA program
- Health care and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) plan, with employer match
- Employer paid commuter benefit
- Support program for new parents
- Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
