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KBRA · 4 days ago

Global Head of Compliance (NY)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$300K/yr - $350K/yr

15+ years exp

KBRA, a leading global credit rating agency, is seeking a Global Head of Compliance to lead its Compliance Department. This role involves developing and enhancing KBRA’s compliance framework and managing compliance matters across various jurisdictions.

ConsultingCreditFinanceFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and leadership to KBRA’s compliance function worldwide, maintaining consistency across jurisdictions while adapting to local regulatory requirements

Manage and mentor the Heads of Compliance in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth

Learn and become knowledgeable about the global regulatory framework applicable to credit rating agencies and understand how the regulatory framework affects all aspects of KBRA and its affiliates’ businesses

Design, implement, and continuously improve global compliance programs, policies, and procedures that promote ethical conduct and mitigate compliance risks

Review, refine and strengthen KBRA’s compliance internal controls and suggest improvements to controls managed by other internal control functions

Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks across KBRA’s operations, managing proactive responses to regulatory changes and industry developments

Become familiar with KBRA’s policies and procedures (Compliance and otherwise) and refine KBRA’s policies and procedures, their layout, organization and accessibility

Oversee KBRA’s internal control monitoring program, the compliance program and identify any additional areas to be monitored

Create monitoring plans and create a procedure to govern KBRA’s monitoring program

Present the result of the monitoring program to KBRA’s Boards on a quarterly basis

Promote a culture of integrity and compliance throughout the organization, serving as a trusted advisor to the executive team and Board

Qualification

Compliance Framework DevelopmentRegulatory ReportingTeam ManagementFinancial Services ExperienceRisk ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic Thinking

Required

Have a JD or equivalent

Minimum 15 years of relevant compliance and legal experience, including senior leadership roles

Demonstrated success in managing global or multi-jurisdictional compliance team and enhancing organization and efficiency

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, influence, and guide senior professionals

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability and willingness to be hands-on, deeply involved in daily compliance challenges

Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with regulators, executives, and employees at all levels

Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving

Preferred

Experience in financial services, securities regulation, or credit rating agency compliance strongly preferred

Benefits

A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office

Competitive benefits and paid time off

Paid family and disability leave

401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)

Educational and professional development financial assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Company

KBRA

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Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) was founded in 2010 to restore trust in credit ratings by introducing higher standards of risk assessment and a commitment to transparency.

Founded in 2010

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees