Chief Compliance Officer Jobs in Kentucky
Chief Compliance Officer jobs in Kentucky are steadily active, concentrated in healthcare, financial services, and regulated manufacturing sectors where compliance oversight is a permanent operational need at every level from senior manager to enterprise CCO. Louisville, Lexington, and Frankfort anchor the most consistent hiring, with established employers such as Humana, Ashland Inc., and Baptist Health Kentucky building compliance teams across their Kentucky operations. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare regulatory compliance, financial crimes and anti-money laundering, and environmental and safety compliance tied to Kentucky's manufacturing base. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
At CVS Health, our purpose is to simplify health care, one person, one family, and one community at a time, with the ambition to be America’s most trusted health care company. Healthcare Analytics powers that purpose, building AI-powered analytics solutions to help care reach consumers affordably and on time.
This role is the right hand to the SVP leading Healthcare Analytics. You will own the numbers that keep the organization funded and accountable, the processes that keep it running day to day, and the communications that share its success stories with senior leadership and colleagues. This is a high-visibility seat for someone who wants to operate at the intersection of innovation, strategy, finance, and storytelling inside one of the largest analytics organizations in healthcare.
What you will own:
- Financial stewardship: managing the capital and operating budget across the portfolio, track value realization and ROI against committed initiatives, and build the financial narrative for budget reviews with business partners.
- Operational rhythm: run the recruiting pipeline, manage onboarding so new colleagues get up to speed effectively, organize leadership onsite workshops, and have meeting cadence to drive transparency and engagement.
- Executive communication: produce executive-ready materials, including leadership updates and other communications to represent the organization’s work with partners and stakeholders, both internal and external. This includes crafting the agenda and content for town halls.
- Strategic planning and performance management support: partner on annual and mid-year planning cycles, including goal setting and tracking progress against commitments through scorecard and metrics updates.
- Talent management processes: run talent reviews and calibration, analyze Colleague Engagement survey results and drive the resulting action items, and support talent growth.
- Cross-functional coordination: serve as a connective point with peer Chiefs of Staff and the broader Digital, Data, Analytics and Technology organization to share best practices and coordinate updates.
- Issue resolution: identify and clear the blockers that slow down initiatives, escalating to the SVP as needed.
What makes someone successful:
- Genuine comfort with numbers, understanding what they mean for our scorecard and overall budget.
- Process discipline combined with creative solutioning and the instinct to build a system once rather than solve the same problem ad hoc every quarter.
- Strong executive presence in writing, knowing how to lead with key compelling messages and inspiring stories. High level understanding of AI to enable effective storytelling.
- Judgment about what needs the SVP’s attention and what can be handled independently.
- Comfort with ambiguity and change management, given all the exciting opportunities and disruption that AI is bringing to our field.
- Proficiency with (or eagerness to learn) using AI tools in their work to augment their role and provide support to the broader Healthcare Analytics leadership team.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of business leadership experience, including as a Chief of Staff, with expertise in budget management, operational process development, and executive-level communications.
- 8+ years of Excel, analytics, and reporting experience, with strong financial acumen and a proven ability to track ROI, measure value realization, and deliver executive insights.
- 6+ years of experience managing and optimizing structured business processes, including recruiting operations, onboarding programs, and cross-functional governance, with a proven ability to drive execution and operational excellence.
- 6+ years of excellent written communication experience, with a proven ability to develop executive-ready materials with minimal guidance from senior leaders.
- 5+ years of experience thriving in fast-paced, matrixed organizations, with a proven ability to drive results independently and without direct team support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with a product-oriented way of working, including how teams organize around products, ownership, and delivery.
- Healthcare or insurance industry experience.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- MBA or Master’s degree in a quantitative or business field preferred.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$131,500.00 - $303,195.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
At CVS Health, our purpose is to simplify health care, one person, one family, and one community at a time, with the ambition to be America’s most trusted health care company. Healthcare Analytics powers that purpose, building AI-powered analytics solutions to help care reach consumers affordably and on time.
This role is the right hand to the SVP leading Healthcare Analytics. You will own the numbers that keep the organization funded and accountable, the processes that keep it running day to day, and the communications that share its success stories with senior leadership and colleagues. This is a high-visibility seat for someone who wants to operate at the intersection of innovation, strategy, finance, and storytelling inside one of the largest analytics organizations in healthcare.
What you will own:
- Financial stewardship: managing the capital and operating budget across the portfolio, track value realization and ROI against committed initiatives, and build the financial narrative for budget reviews with business partners.
- Operational rhythm: run the recruiting pipeline, manage onboarding so new colleagues get up to speed effectively, organize leadership onsite workshops, and have meeting cadence to drive transparency and engagement.
- Executive communication: produce executive-ready materials, including leadership updates and other communications to represent the organization’s work with partners and stakeholders, both internal and external. This includes crafting the agenda and content for town halls.
- Strategic planning and performance management support: partner on annual and mid-year planning cycles, including goal setting and tracking progress against commitments through scorecard and metrics updates.
- Talent management processes: run talent reviews and calibration, analyze Colleague Engagement survey results and drive the resulting action items, and support talent growth.
- Cross-functional coordination: serve as a connective point with peer Chiefs of Staff and the broader Digital, Data, Analytics and Technology organization to share best practices and coordinate updates.
- Issue resolution: identify and clear the blockers that slow down initiatives, escalating to the SVP as needed.
What makes someone successful:
- Genuine comfort with numbers, understanding what they mean for our scorecard and overall budget.
- Process discipline combined with creative solutioning and the instinct to build a system once rather than solve the same problem ad hoc every quarter.
- Strong executive presence in writing, knowing how to lead with key compelling messages and inspiring stories. High level understanding of AI to enable effective storytelling.
- Judgment about what needs the SVP’s attention and what can be handled independently.
- Comfort with ambiguity and change management, given all the exciting opportunities and disruption that AI is bringing to our field.
- Proficiency with (or eagerness to learn) using AI tools in their work to augment their role and provide support to the broader Healthcare Analytics leadership team.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of business leadership experience, including as a Chief of Staff, with expertise in budget management, operational process development, and executive-level communications.
- 8+ years of Excel, analytics, and reporting experience, with strong financial acumen and a proven ability to track ROI, measure value realization, and deliver executive insights.
- 6+ years of experience managing and optimizing structured business processes, including recruiting operations, onboarding programs, and cross-functional governance, with a proven ability to drive execution and operational excellence.
- 6+ years of excellent written communication experience, with a proven ability to develop executive-ready materials with minimal guidance from senior leaders.
- 5+ years of experience thriving in fast-paced, matrixed organizations, with a proven ability to drive results independently and without direct team support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with a product-oriented way of working, including how teams organize around products, ownership, and delivery.
- Healthcare or insurance industry experience.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- MBA or Master’s degree in a quantitative or business field preferred.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$131,500.00 - $303,195.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Chief Compliance Officer Job Market in Kentucky
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality & Tourism
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief compliance officer jobs across Kentucky.
- Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of compliance experience in healthcare, finance, or regulated industry
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or CHC credential strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge of Kentucky and federal regulatory frameworks applicable to the employer's sector
- Demonstrated experience building or leading a compliance program at the department or enterprise level
- Strong written communication skills for board-level reporting and regulatory correspondence
Chief Compliance Officer Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chief compliance officer in Kentucky?
The path to a chief compliance officer role in Kentucky typically begins with a bachelor's degree in law, business, healthcare administration, or a related field, followed by progressive compliance or regulatory experience. Kentucky does not require a state-issued license for the CCO title, but employers consistently prefer credentials such as the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) for healthcare roles, or a Juris Doctor for legal-heavy compliance work. Reaching the CCO level generally requires time in compliance director or senior manager roles within a Kentucky-regulated industry.
How much do chief compliance officers make in Kentucky?
Chief compliance officers in Kentucky earn a median of about $69,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,120 for the lowest 10% to over $109,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire chief compliance officers in Kentucky?
Employers hiring chief compliance officers in Kentucky right now include ESFM, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Highgate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kentucky's concentration of major health insurers, regional banks, and large manufacturers means CCO demand is spread across multiple regulated sectors rather than dominated by a single industry.
Which Kentucky cities have the most chief compliance officer jobs?
Louisville, Florence, and Lexington account for the most chief compliance officer openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives the largest share, anchored by its headquarters-level presence in health insurance and financial services, while Lexington's university health system and regional bank footprint support steady demand, and Frankfort draws compliance roles tied to state government agencies and the regulated industries they oversee.
Are there remote chief compliance officer jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, and more than many senior roles, because compliance work is largely document-driven, policy-focused, and conducted through meetings and reporting rather than hands-on physical presence. About 0% of chief compliance officer openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. The portions most commonly performed remotely are policy development, regulatory reporting, and training program management, while on-site presence is more expected for audit response and board interactions.
How can I get hired as a chief compliance officer in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a compliance analyst or regulatory coordinator role within a Kentucky hospital system, regional bank, or insurer, where you build direct regulatory exposure before moving toward management. Large Kentucky healthcare employers such as Baptist Health Kentucky and University of Kentucky HealthCare regularly hire compliance coordinators and auditors who grow into senior roles over time. Earning a foundational credential such as the CHC or CCEP signals seriousness to hiring managers and can accelerate promotion. A background in healthcare administration, accounting, or legal work is the most natural lateral path into compliance without a dedicated compliance title.
Where can I find and apply to chief compliance officer jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to chief compliance officer jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and other regulated sectors. Find a role that fits your background and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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