Chief Compliance Officer

Computershare UK

. Lead, develop, and oversee the US Compliance Program across Issuer Services, Corporate Trust (CCT), and US Employee Plans businesses.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew York City • Maryland, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $156,625 - $233,818 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid parental leave
flexible working and a caring and inclusive culture
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family, including paid time off, observed holidays, medical, dental and vision plans
Invest in your future with 401k matching, setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company and tax-advantaged flexible spending plans, including healthcare, dependent care and commuter
Income protection. Our package includes short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance and supplemental life insurance
Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance program developmentregulatory risk managementcompliance monitoringcompliance testingcompliance reportingcompliance training program designenterprise compliance frameworksregulatory examinationsaudit managementrisk assessment

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkinganalytical skillscommunicationjudgmentrelationship buildingcollaborationproblem solvingtrustworthinessethics promotion

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeJuris Doctor (JD)advanced degree