Chief Compliance Officer

Job Title: CCO  

Location: Remote  

Employment Type: Part-time / Fractional OR Full Time

​

​

About the Role  

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to support our client law and tax advisory firm in delivering compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients. This fractional role involves working directly with multiple clients, providing oversight, guidance, and implementation of compliance frameworks in line with local and international regulatory requirements.

​

Key Responsibilities  

• Serve as the designated compliance lead for multiple client accounts across financial, legal, and corporate sectors  
• Design, implement, and monitor compliance programs, policies, and procedures in line with client risk profiles and jurisdictions  
• Ensure adherence to AML, KYC, FATCA, CRS, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory frameworks  
• Conduct compliance reviews, internal audits, and risk assessments  
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and support clients during inspections or filings  
• Draft and review compliance manuals, internal controls, and reporting templates  
• Provide training and advisory support to client teams on compliance best practices  
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise clients on relevant changes

​

Qualifications & Experience  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field  
• 7+ years of compliance experience, ideally within law, tax, or professional services firms  
• Strong understanding of international tax compliance, AML regulations, and data protection laws  
• Experience working across multiple clients or in a consultancy setting preferred  
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills  
• Professional certifications (e.g., ICA, CAMS, CCEP) a plus

​

Personal Attributes  

• Highly organized and self-directed  
• Comfortable managing competing priorities across clients  
• Trusted advisor with strong professional judgment  
• Discreet and ethical in handling confidential information