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Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Regulatory

Posted Sep 22
Full Time
Washington, District of Columbia

The Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Regulatory will lead CLEAR’s Compliance and Regulatory teams within Legal while working with teams across the company to build products and programs consistent with global laws and regulations.


What you'll do:

  • Oversee an effective compliance program per DOJ and SEC guidance, including, e.g., internal investigations and reporting; anti-bribery and anti-corruption program controls and training; and other aspects of doing business with integrity and in accordance with evolving laws and regulations
  • Provide practical legal guidance to the business on regulatory matters locally, nationally and internationally  as a subject matter expert on existing and evolving regulatory frameworks, including the ongoing monitoring and tracking of trends, enforcement, and public policy 
  • Design and implement effective compliance and regulatory strategies, policies, and procedures  to drive company results while meeting legal requirements and customer expectations across all relevant sectors 
  •  Work closely with Security, Internal Audit and the People team as well as the business to conduct risk assessments, develop and improve the control environment, and build and maintain customer trust 
  • Lead CLEAR’s Regulatory and Compliance teams while managing and creating strong relationships internally and externally

How you'll measure success:

  • Documented evidence of an effective compliance program and reporting
  • Delivering innovative and sound strategy and solutions for the business consistent with regulatory frameworks and strengthened relationships with regulators and customers
  • Sought after across the company for providing pragmatic and thoughtful approaches to compliance and regulatory matters

What you're great at:

  • 15+ years of experience in regulatory law and compliance at a law firm or in-house
  • Working directly with non-lawyers to minimize and resolve issues quickly and effectively
  • Motivated by responsibility and autonomy to solve problems
  • Providing proactive, pragmatic legal counseling to business partners
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborative solutions
  • Business communication and analytical skills, as well as a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Juris Doctor required 

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members who are motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our hybrid work environment provides flexibility. In our offices, you’ll enjoy benefits like meals and snacks. We invest in your well-being and learning & development with our stipend and reimbursement programs. 

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. 

The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR’s total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units

About CLEAR

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 25+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.