Regulatory Change Management Director

CBRE; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Regulatory Change Management Director to build and lead a risk-based program that ensures compliance with evolving regulations across its global operations. You will partner with Risk, Legal, Finance, HR, Operations, and Sustainability to design registers, assess impacts, and drive remediation plans.

We expect 8+ years in regulatory work with 3+ in leadership, and a track record of implementing change programs, translating requirements into business actions, and guiding diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a US institution; MBA or JD strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance or change management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience building and implementing regulatory change programs.
• Experience translating regulatory requirements into practical business actions.
• Strategic thinking with ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a risk-based regulatory change program.
• Identify, assess, and track regulatory changes across jurisdictions and sectors.
• Develop and maintain regulatory registers and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Lead, develop, and mentor regulatory compliance professionals.
• Collaborate with Risk, Ethics & Compliance, Legal, People, Digital & Technology, and Sustainability to implement actions.
• Establish governance, escalation, reporting, and oversight processes.
• Develop metrics to measure program effectiveness and drive improvements.

Skills

Regulatory change management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (US)

MBA or JD preferred

Job description

About the Role:

As a Regulatory Change Management Director at CBRE, you will be responsible for building and implementing a risk-based regulatory change management program to facilitate CBRE's compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Vice President, Compliance & Regulatory Governance, this role requires strong stakeholder engagement, analytical skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives within a global organization. If you are a strategic thinker passionate about building scalable regulatory change programs that balance business and compliance solutions, we invite you to apply.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement. Candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones are preferred.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain a regulatory change management program to identify, assess, and track regulatory changes affecting CBRE's business operations.
• Implement processes, tools and technology to identify and communicate regulatory developments, updates, and changes in relevant jurisdictions, industries, and sectors.
• Collaborate with business leaders, functional teams, and subject matter experts to develop and maintain comprehensive regulatory registers to track regulatory changes, their impact, and associated actions.
• Lead, develop, and mentor regulatory compliance professionals, including performance management, coaching, talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning activities.
• Develop and implement a risk-based approach to support compliance with regulatory changes, while minimizing disruption to business operations.
• Develop and disseminate clear, concise, and timely communications to relevant stakeholders on regulatory changes, their impact, and required actions.
• Partner with subject matter experts to conduct regular regulatory impact assessments to develop, monitor, and validate remediation plans addressing identified compliance gaps, implementation challenges, and control deficiencies.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Risk, Ethics and Compliance, Legal, People, Digital & Technology and Sustainability to ensure effective implementation of actions in response to regulatory changes.
• Establish and maintain the governance framework supporting regulatory change management, including accountability structures, escalation protocols, reporting routines, implementation standards, and oversight processes.
• Develop and maintain metrics to measure the effectiveness of the regulatory change management program and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging regulatory issues.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution; advanced degree such as an MBA or Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, regulatory change management, governance, risk management, or related functions, including 3+ years in a leadership role within a multinational organization.
• Proven experience building and implementing regulatory change management programs.
• Experience evaluating and interpreting regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions and translating requirements into practical business actions.
• Strategic thinking and proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship building skills, with the ability to partner effectively across Legal, Finance, HR, Operations, and business leadership.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Why CBRE?

At CBRE, we believe the future of commercial real estate will be built on data and technology. As a Product Manager, you will be at the center of that transformation, building products that reach real clients, drive measurable business outcomes, and redefine how a global enterprise operates.

• Named a Fortune Most Admired Real Estate Company for 14 consecutive years.
• Named a World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere for 11 consecutive years.
• Ranked #3 on Barron’s Most Sustainable Company list.
• Access to a global network of technology, data, and real estate expertise, with investment in digital transformation at the highest levels of leadership.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

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