Compliance Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Access to compliance resources and工具

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Compliance Lead to oversee core compliance and ethics programs within a fast-moving consumer technology environment, focusing on regulatory risk and control effectiveness. The ideal candidate translates evolving laws into practical guidance for multiple regions and partners with cross-functional teams to strengthen third-party risk management and mitigation.

This remote role requires US-based candidates; compensation ranges from $120,321 to $247,718 annually and offers a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compliance and ethics, with sanctions and risk management.
• Familiarity with sanctions screening, FCPA, and financial crime controls.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication for diverse audiences; simplify complex legal concepts.
• Experience with AI and automation to enhance compliance workflows.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, especially Sheets and Slides.
• Proactive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance corporate compliance and ethics programs and policies.
• Support third-party risk management, including sanctions screening and hospitality reviews.
• Identify and escalate compliance risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments and track mitigation actions.
• Support regulatory monitoring across regions and translate requirements into guidance.
• Maintain and improve self-service compliance resources and knowledge hubs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliance matters.

Skills

Compliance and ethics

Sanctions screening

FCPA

Risk management

AI and automation tools

Google Workspace (Sheets/Slides)

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication to diverse audiences

Tools

Google Workspace

AI platforms

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Compliance Lead to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will oversee core compliance and ethics programs within a fast-moving consumer technology environment, with a particular focus on regulatory risk and control effectiveness. The ideal candidate will help translate evolving legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance that supports the business across multiple regions. This position also partners closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen third‑party risk management, compliance resources, and mitigation efforts.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $120,321 – $247,718 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance corporate compliance and ethics programs and policies
• Support third-party risk management, including sanctions screening and hospitality reviews
• Identify and escalate compliance risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
• Conduct risk assessments and track approved mitigation actions
• Support regulatory monitoring across multiple regions and translate requirements into actionable guidance
• Maintain and improve self-service compliance resources and internal knowledge hubs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliance-related matters

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compliance and ethics, including sanctions and risk management programs
• Familiarity with sanctions screening, FCPA, and financial crime controls
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts
• Experience with AI and automation tools to enhance compliance workflows
• Proficiency in Google Workspace tools, especially spreadsheets and presentations
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with minimal in‑office requirements
• Opportunities for professional development and learning
• Inclusive and equitable workplace culture
• Access to a variety of compliance resources and tools

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.