Global Compliance Director: Builder of Scalable Programs

Harbor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor is seeking a Director of Global Compliance to build Harbor's global compliance function from the ground up, reporting to the General Counsel. This remote role will establish governance, policies, and controls to enable growth while managing risk.

This is a rare opportunity to shape enterprise-wide standards and capabilities. You will develop policies, lead investigations, deliver training, and partner with leaders across the business and with external advisers to scale compliance as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8-12+ years of progressive compliance, legal, ethics, or regulatory experience.
• Experience building or significantly transforming a corporate compliance program.
• Experience supporting global organizations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong experience developing governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated success leading internal investigations and ethics programs.
• Experience developing enterprise compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve Harbor's global compliance program.
• Develop the long‑term compliance strategy, operating model, governance framework, and multi‑year roadmap.
• Create scalable policies, processes, and internal controls that support rapid organizational growth.
• Establish enterprise compliance standards that can evolve alongside Harbor's expanding global footprint.
• Recommend future organizational structure, technology investments, and resource needs as the function matures.
• Build compliance into business operations in a way that enables growth while maintaining appropriate governance.
• Draft and maintain global compliance policies and procedures.
• Lead internal investigations and ethics matters.
• Manage whistleblower reporting and case management.
• Conduct enterprise compliance risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs.
• Create executive dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
• Monitor compliance activities and recommend continuous improvements.
• Maintain governance documentation and supporting records.
• Coordinate external advisors and consultants when appropriate.
• Conduct compliance due diligence during acquisitions.
• Identify compliance and regulatory risks associated with target companies.
• Develop post‑close compliance integration plans.
• Harmonize policies, governance, and compliance practices across acquired businesses.
• Build repeatable compliance integration playbooks that support Harbor's ongoing acquisition strategy.
• Ensure compliance programs scale efficiently as the business grows through M&A.

Skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Influence without authority

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harbor is seeking a Director of Global Compliance to build Harbor's global compliance function from the ground up, reporting to the General Counsel. This remote role will establish governance, policies, and controls to enable growth while managing risk.

This is a rare opportunity to shape enterprise-wide standards and capabilities. You will develop policies, lead investigations, deliver training, and partner with leaders across the business and with external advisers to scale compliance as a