Director, Enterprise Compliance

IRB USA Inspire Resources; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IRB USA Inspire Resources in Atlanta, Georgia is looking for a Compliance Leader to spearhead the enterprise compliance program. This role drives strategy, risk mitigation, and fosters a culture of integrity. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years in compliance leadership, preferably within a public company.

The successful candidate will enhance compliance programs, manage core components, lead training initiatives, and develop metrics for continuous program improvement. Strong collaboration, communication, and strategic thinking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive compliance leadership.
• Experience in public company compliance preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCEP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhance enterprise compliance program and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage core compliance components including Code of Conduct.
• Lead compliance training and communication programs.
• Develop compliance metrics and analytics for continuous improvement.
• Lead compliance-related investigations.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Proficiency in compliance technologies

Education

B.A. degree

Post-graduate degree (e.g., J.D. or Masters)

Job description

Lead the enterprise compliance program, driving strategy, risk mitigation, and a culture of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and continuously improve a scalable enterprise compliance program aligned to external requirements and supportive of business objectives.
• Manage and optimize core compliance components, including Code of Conduct, conflicts of interest, whistleblower reporting, and policy governance, to ensure enterprise-wide consistency and effectiveness.
• Lead the creation and refinement of compliance training and communication programs to promote awareness and accountability.
• Develop and leverage compliance metrics and analytics to assess program effectiveness, identify emerging risks, and deliver actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Lead or provide strategic oversight for compliance-related investigations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional leaders to support proactive thinking and problem‑solving in response to existing and emerging regulatory, compliance, and industry trends.
• Champion and help embed a culture of ethics and compliance through enterprise‑wide initiatives that integrate compliance into everyday practices.
• Support Board and Audit Committee compliance reporting.

Education and Qualifications

• B.A. degree; post‑graduate degree (e.g., J.D. or Masters) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive compliance leadership.
• Public company compliance experience strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCEP) preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Thorough understanding of corporate compliance program design and management and DOJ/SEC compliance program expectations.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with proven ability to build relationships, influence, and drive cross‑functional change at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, “Big Picture”, while partnering across teams to develop best‑in‑class compliance solutions that support business objectives.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Professional and thoughtful presentation and training skills including the ability to engage audiences with credibility and deliver effective presentations with solutions and actionable items.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in compliance technologies (e.g., EQS, OneTrust, etc.).
• Comfortable multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced, matrixed, and evolving business environment.