CBRE · 17 hours ago
Director of Compliance and Privacy, Pearce & Direct Line
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $207K/yr
8+ years expCBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, and they are seeking a Director of Compliance and Privacy for their Pearce and Direct Line segments. The role involves establishing and overseeing compliance and privacy programs, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations, and fostering a culture of ethics and integrity throughout the organization.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain a robust compliance and privacy program aligned with CBRE’s internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Act as the primary expert on compliance and regulatory matters, providing strategic guidance to executive and departmental leadership on how regulatory developments affect organizational operations
Lead risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risk, as well as develop mitigation strategies to avoid future risk
Monitor and interpret new and evolving legislation, laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the organization’s business operations
Ensure timely updates to policies, procedures, and controls in response to regulatory changes and evolving business needs
Collaborate with internal audit on to monitor program adherence, review findings, identify corrective actions, and align remediation efforts to strengthen overall governance
Draft, update, and enforce policies and procedures necessary for a robust compliance and ethics program, including global privacy and data protection policies
Ensure policies are communicated effectively and consistently throughout the organization
Promote operational alignment and able to influence business area buy-in with compliance objectives
Design and deliver compliance and privacy training programs for employees and organization leadership
Foster a culture of ethics and compliance through communication, leadership visibility, and engagement initiatives
Manage internal investigations of compliance-related issues, ensuring proper documentation, root cause analysis, and remediation
Investigate, manage, and report privacy incidents or data breaches in alignment with regulatory requirements and CBRE policies in partnership with CBRE’s Global Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Compliance team
Function as a second-line advisor, working closely with operational leadership to embed compliance controls into the frontline activities
Partner with business unit leaders to proactively design and implement processes that meet compliance requirements from the outset
Collaborate closely with the legal team and executive leaders to develop and execute the compliance strategy, including KPIs, for Pearce and Direct Line
Partner with CBRE’s Global Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Compliance team, IT, Legal, and business segments to review systems, contracts, and vendor relationships for privacy compliance
Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values
Other job-related duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited U.S. institution (Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school preferred)
A minimum of 8+ years' relevant experience in compliance or data privacy with 3 years of experience in a leadership role at a highly matrixed global organization is preferred
Experience implementing corporate compliance programs, including knowledge of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, relevant SEC compliance program guidelines, and the US DOJ Guidance on the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, as may be amended from time to time
Experience with privacy programs, including knowledge of major privacy and data protection regulations such as the GDPR and CCPA
Proven ability to design, implement, and manage enterprise-wise compliance programs
Expert knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and industry standards
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, influence, and relationship-building skills
Experience developing and presenting training to business leaders and legal professionals
Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change in complex organizations
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
Extensive organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset
Preferred
Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school
A minimum of 8+ years' relevant experience in compliance or data privacy with 3 years of experience in a leadership role at a highly matrixed global organization
Benefits
401(K)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Company
CBRE
Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.8BKey Investors
Athene Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Adam Gallistel
Co-CEO and CIO
Andrew Glanzman
Chief Executive Officer of CBRE’s Real Estate Investments
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