This sample job description notes the responsibilities, key selection criteria and general information for the role of the chief compliance officer.

Sample duties include: review the organization’s compliance policies and procedures to identify potential areas of risk of illegal or unethical conduct; develop, maintain and revise compliance policies designed to prevent illegal or unethical conduct in the identified risk areas; develop and periodically review and update the organization’s code of conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in guiding management and other employees; and supervise the day-to-day implementation and operation of the compliance and ethics program.