Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, including critical areas like Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and international sanctions enforcement. The CCO is tasked with designing, implementing, and monitoring a robust compliance program to mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risk, often serving as the primary point of contact between the firm and regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).