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Creative Artists Agency · 1 day ago

Executive, Compliance & Risk

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, known for its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service. The Executive, Compliance & Risk will manage and advance CAA’s Global Ethics & Compliance and ESG programs, providing strategic guidance and ensuring high standards of integrity and ethics across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Working closely with the GEC team to further help enhance and build the Global Ethics & Compliance program at CAA, including anti-bribery & corruption, global sanctions, data privacy, whistleblower rights & protections, and third-party risk management
Help to administer a risk-based GEC program ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company values
Work with the Executive Director, Compliance to monitor and evaluate global legal and regulatory developments and compliance trends to anticipate changes and inform organizational practices
Conduct company-wide risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and develop mitigation strategies to strengthen organizational resilience
Assist with the design, implementation, and administration of GEC training programs (Code of Conduct, Data Privacy, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Anti-Facilitation of Tax Evasion), ensuring high completion rates and measurable impact
Support the third-party due diligence program, including conducting third-party screenings, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring and reporting
Update and refine policies, procedures, and training materials to strengthen organizational awareness and ensure alignment with evolving global regulations
Support investigations, audits, and compliance-related inquiries with discretion and professionalism
Assist the Executive Director, Compliance to maintain compliance databases, analyze trends, and prepare reports for senior leadership
Promote a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and integrity across all levels of the organization
Develop and build strong cross-functional relationships to identify, assess and anticipate emerging compliance related risk areas across CAA and provide support and guidance on the management of these emerging risks
Monitor the evolving ESG regulatory landscape and advise leadership on strategic and compliance implications—including regulations such as CSRD, SECR, and California SB-253 & SB-261—as well as voluntary frameworks like TCFD, ISSB, and SASB
Prepare regulatory disclosures and sustainability reports that reflect both compliance requirements and company commitments
Facilitate the ESG Working Group and deliver regular updates on ESG activities to the ESG Leadership Group
Lead end-to-end project management for ESG initiatives and tool implementations, ensuring timely delivery
Conduct ESG-related risk assessments, including physical and transition climate risks, and develop strategies to address findings
Manage responses to ESG client, investor, and vendor questionnaires
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, finance, technology, global operations, human resources) to deliver on ESG priorities and integrate them into business processes
Assist with the development of ESG reporting workflows, ensuring data quality, auditability, and readiness for external assurance
Support voluntary benchmarking efforts to measure progress and enhance external credibility

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)LegalCompliance experienceCompliance program managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCertified Compliance & Ethics ProfessionalCompliance frameworks knowledgeDrafting skillsProject management skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in the U.S. and in good standing
Minimum 8+ years of relevant legal and compliance experience at a law firm and/or in-house
Proven experience building, managing, deploying and maturing compliance programs, ideally at organizations of similar size as CAA
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects and regulatory disclosures
Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills with proven ability to communicate complex issues clearly
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word with redlining, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to travel as needed

Preferred

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent credential
Experience conducting internal compliance audits and enterprise-wide risk assessments
Experience with California SB-253 & SB-261, EU CSRD, and global ESG frameworks
Familiarity with compliance and ESG reporting platforms (e.g., GRC databases, Net Zero Cloud)

Benefits

Eligible for benefits
Discretionary bonus

Company

Creative Artists Agency

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Creative Artists Agency is an entertainment and sports firm that specializes in digital media, publishing, sponsorship, and endorsements.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Temasek HoldingsTPG
2023-09-07Acquired
2017-09-26Private Equity
2017-04-18Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Seijean Gahng
Vice President, Partnerships APAC
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André Vargas
Executive - Head of Data
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