Risk & Compliance Director (Remote EST Preferred)

Gated Talent; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Risk & Compliance Director to oversee compliance strategies and manage a team within the organization. This remote position requires extensive experience in compliance regulations and the ability to lead effectively. The successful candidate will ensure that the company meets regulatory standards and mitigate risks while driving the department towards strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in Compliance and Risk Management.
• In-depth knowledge of compliance processes globally.
• Experience in staffing and employee performance management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the compliance team activities.
• Ensure adherence to client background screening requirements.
• Conduct investigations and draft reports with recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Risk & Compliance Director (Remote EST Preferred)

Job ID

218394

Posted

27-May-2025

Service line

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Location(s)

Remote – US – Remote – US – United States of America

About the Role :

As a CBRE Compliance Director, you will direct and provide overall strategic management of the compliance team for a department or line of business.

This job is part of the Legal Compliance job function. They are responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance that balances business and compliance solutions to inform the company of options and risks.

What You'll Do :

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Establish strategic objectives and goals. Champion and drive change while ensuring quality while mitigating risk to our clients and company.
• Oversee employee and supplier employee onboarding compliance specifically in relation to client background screening requirements.
• Work with executive management to identify and prioritize rollouts of a risk assessment and business continuity program
• Coordinate and conduct high-level and / or escalated investigations. Explain and defend findings. Draft investigation reports and provide recommendations and corrective action to management.
• Interpret, develop, and execute functional policies, procedures, and processes. Ensure systems and processes are compliant with regulations globally, account MSA, and client requirements.
• Council the business on the assessment process and educate on exposure.
• Review and approve updates to the departmental policies & procedures manual and associated forms.
• Direct program assessment and audit efforts. Approve audit templates and review calendar, progress, and provide additional resources as needed.
• Serve as subject matter expert and participate in compliance consulting engagements upon request. Prepare and deliver presentations to all levels of management.
• Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
• Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
• Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

What You'll Need :

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring,
• Appraising and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple departments' results within a function.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $135,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $160,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

The application window is anticipated to close on June 3, 2025 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com / careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity : CBRE has 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 [emailprotected] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women / Minorities / Persons with Disabilities / US Veterans)

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