| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Chief Compliance Officer |
| Synonyms | CCO |
Occupation type | Corporate title |
Activity sectors | Law, finance, healthcare, technology, and other regulated industries |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Law, regulatory compliance, risk management, internal controls, legal, policy development |
Education required | Advanced degrees in law, finance, or a related field (e.g., JD, MBA, LLM); professional certifications (e.g., CCEP, CAMS, CFE, CISA) |
Fields of employment | C-suite |
Related jobs | Chief executive officer, Chief legal officer, Chief risk officer |
The chief compliance officer (CCO) is a corporate executive within the C-suite responsible for overseeing and managing regulatory compliance issues within an organization. The CCO typically reports to the chief executive officer or the chief legal officer.