Head Of Compliance Jobs

Head Of Compliance jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, at every level from compliance manager to chief compliance officer, with specializations in regulatory affairs, data privacy, and AML. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles54
Top stateNew York
Top employerSocure
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type41% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Merck KGaA
Head of Site Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance
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Merck KGaA
Added 3d ago
Head of Site Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance
Merck KGaA
Kankakee, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$83k - $125k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Equitable
Head of Claims Compliance, Employee Benefits (REMOTE)
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Equitable
Added 3d ago
Head of Claims Compliance, Employee Benefits (REMOTE)
Equitable
Remote
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$160k - $200k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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State Street
Global Head of Market Surveillance Compliance, Managing Director
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State Street
Added 1w ago
Global Head of Market Surveillance Compliance, Managing Director
State Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Data Analytics
Data Science
$170k - $268k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Cerapedics, Inc
Global Head of Product, Regulatory and Compliance Legal
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Cerapedics, Inc
Added 1w ago
Global Head of Product, Regulatory and Compliance Legal
Cerapedics, Inc
Westminster, Colorado
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$281k - $344k/yr
Remote (US)
11-50

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Nevoya
Head of Safety & Compliance
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Nevoya
Added 1w ago
Head of Safety & Compliance
Nevoya
Texas
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$100k - $110k/yr
Hybrid

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Head Of Compliance Job Market

Who's Hiring

Socure
Socure2 open roles
TikTok
TikTok2 open roles
Menarini
Menarini2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Science & Research

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in head of compliance jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field with relevant compliance experience
  • Deep knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks such as SEC, FINRA, HIPAA, or GDPR
  • Professional certification such as CCEP, CRCM, CAMS, or equivalent compliance credential
  • Experience building, managing, or overhauling a compliance program within a regulated industry
  • Proven ability to conduct internal investigations and present findings to senior leadership or boards
  • Proficiency with compliance management software, case tracking tools, and risk assessment platforms

Tips for Your Head Of Compliance Job Search

Quantify your regulatory impact on your resume

Rather than listing the frameworks you know, show what changed because of your work. Reduced audit findings by a specific percentage, built a compliance program from scratch, or remediated a consent order faster than projected all carry more weight than framework names alone.

Lead with your regulatory domain first

Hiring managers screen head of compliance resumes by industry before reading anything else. Make your primary regulatory area, whether SEC, HIPAA, FINRA, or GDPR, visible in your summary line so it matches the opening before anyone reads deeper into your resume.

Target openings by your license or certification match

CRCM, CCEP, and CAMS certifications are often listed as required, not preferred. Filter your search to roles that match the certifications you actually hold, because applying without them to openings that require them rarely moves forward to a phone screen.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists head of compliance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a case study for your first interview

Almost every head of compliance interview includes a scenario question about a regulatory gap or enforcement action you managed. Have one real example ready that covers how you identified the issue, what you changed, and what the outcome was, without disclosing confidential client details.

Negotiate your reporting structure at the offer stage

Whether you report to the CEO, general counsel, or board audit committee matters for your authority and effectiveness. Ask about the reporting line before signing. A compliance function buried under finance signals a different scope than one with direct board access.

Head Of Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most head of compliances?

The companies hiring the most head of compliances right now include Socure, TikTok, and Menarini, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Financial services, health systems, and technology companies consistently drive the highest volume of head of compliance hiring nationally.

How many head of compliance jobs are remote?

About 59% of head of compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior roles in legal and risk functions. Data privacy, third-party risk, and regulatory reporting sub-areas tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while roles tied to physical operations or on-site audits are more likely to require in-person presence.

How do you become a head of compliance?

Most people reach the head of compliance level by building deep expertise in a specific regulatory domain first, such as financial crimes, healthcare privacy, or securities law, then moving into a compliance manager or director role where they oversee a team and own a program. Earning a relevant certification, developing board-level communication skills, and leading at least one significant remediation or program build all strengthen your candidacy for a head-level appointment.

Can you get hired as a head of compliance without direct compliance leadership experience?

It is possible to move into a head of compliance role from adjacent functions like legal, internal audit, or risk management if your experience maps directly to the compliance gaps the employer is trying to fill. Emphasize any time you owned a regulatory relationship, led an investigation, or designed a policy framework, even if your title was not compliance-specific. Smaller organizations and startups building their first compliance function are more likely to consider candidates making this kind of lateral move.

What does the head of compliance interview process look like?

Most head of compliance hiring processes include an initial recruiter or HR screen, a substantive interview with the general counsel or CFO, a panel interview with business line leaders, and often a final conversation with the CEO or an audit committee member. You should expect at least one scenario or case-study question about how you handled a past enforcement matter or built a compliance framework, and questions about how you balance regulatory obligations with business priorities.

Where can I find and apply to head of compliance jobs?

You can find and apply to head of compliance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your regulatory background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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