Three Pillars Recruiting · 1 day ago
Chief Compliance Officer - AdTech/Search/SEM Platform
Three Pillars Recruiting is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to lead and oversee all regulatory compliance efforts within the organization. The CCO will ensure compliance with global laws and industry standards while managing risk, governance, privacy, ethics, and trust functions to support a sustainable business.
Responsibilities
Own company-wide compliance strategy across GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA/CPRA, GPP and global data protection frameworks
Implement and monitor consent management, data minimization, retention, and deletion processes
Build the company’s first compliance framework, policies, and internal controls
Develop, implement, and update internal compliance policies, controls, and training programs
Oversee IAB TCF, GPP, AdChoices, and other industry self-regulation programs
Ensure the company meets standards from ad tech frameworks such as IAB standards and others
Develop and enforce internal policies including: Data handling and retention policies, incident response and breach notification procedures, employee privacy and compliance training, and secure development and access control policies
Conduct periodic audits and compliance reviews across departments
Serve as a primary contact for regulatory bodies during audits or investigations, coordinating responses to data subject requests, regulator inquiries, and complaints
Monitor evolving regulatory trends and implement proactive adjustments
Ensure adherence to compliance standards for advertising creatives and traffic sources
Collaborate closely with industry experts to establish, implement, and maintain guidelines that prevent misleading content and ensure all ad materials and traffic channels meet regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organization requirements
Implement IVT governance: IVT scanning strategies & invalid traffic controls
Ensure business continuity & disaster recovery compliance
Maintain documentation demonstrating compliance for external audits
Represent the company in ad tech industry groups and privacy working committees
Support HR in compliance-related matters, including employee onboarding, training, disciplinary protocols, and policy documentation
Consolidate policies (privacy, acceptable use, data handling, BYOD, remote work) into clear, standardized guidance for employees
Qualification
Required
10+ years in compliance, privacy, legal, or ad tech governance roles
Experience managing large-scale traffic networks
Preferred
preferably in ad tech, search syndication, or high-risk ad tech operations preferred
Certifications (CIPP, CIPM, CRISC, CCEP) preferred
Preferred, Google policy enforcement