Executive, Compliance & Risk

Job Description

Who We Are
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management and consumer product licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, form a brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for nine consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally.

The Role
Executive, Compliance & Riskwill report directly to the Deputy General Counsel – Enterprise & Chief Compliance Officer (“DGC”)or the Executive Director, Compliance, as directed,and will help manage and advance the Company’s GlobalEthics & Compliance(GEC) and ESG programs.The right candidate will have a strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance standards and issues globally.This roleprovidesstrategicguidance, drives cross-functional initiatives, and ensures the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and transparency. The Executive will play a critical role in supporting CAA’s strategic and operational growth by championing a centralized, coordinated approach to ethics, compliance, and ESG across the organization. 

Responsibilities
 

Compliance

• Working closely with the GEC teamtofurther helpenhanceand buildthe GlobalEthics & Compliance program at CAA, includinganti-bribery & corruption,global sanctions,data privacy,whistleblowerrights &protections,andthird-party risk management.

• Help toadministera risk-based GEC programensuring alignment withregulatoryrequirements and company values.

• Work withthe Executive Director, Compliancetomonitorand evaluate globallegal andregulatory developments and compliance trends toanticipatechanges and inform organizational practices.

• Conductcompany-widerisk assessments,maintainrisk registers,anddevelop mitigation strategies to strengthen organizational resilience.

• Assistwiththe design, implementation, and administration of GECtraining programs (Code of Conduct, Data Privacy, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Anti-Facilitation of Tax Evasion), ensuring high completion rates and measurable impact.

• Support thethird-party due diligenceprogram, includingconducting third-partyscreenings, risk assessments, ongoingmonitoringand 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.

• AssisttheExecutive Director,Compliance tomaintaincompliance 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 toidentify,assessandanticipateemergingcompliance relatedrisk areas across CAA and provide support and guidance on the management of these emerging risks. 

ESG

• Monitor the evolving ESG regulatory landscape andadviseleadership 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 anddeliver regular updates on ESG activities to the ESG Leadership Group.

• Lead end-to-end project management for ESG initiatives and tool implementations, ensuringtimelydelivery.

• Conduct ESG-related risk assessments, including physical and transition climate risks, and develop strategies to address findings.

• Manage responses to ESG client, investor, andvendorquestionnaires.

• Coordinatewithcross-functional teams (e.g.,legal, finance, technology, global operations, human resources) todeliver onESG priorities and integrate them into business processes.

• Assistwith the development ofESG reporting workflows, ensuring data quality, auditability, and readiness for external assurance.

• Support voluntary benchmarking efforts to measure progress and enhance external credibility.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in the U.S. and in good standing.

• Minimum8+ yearsof relevant legalandcompliance experience at a law firm and/or in-house.

• Proven experience building, managing,deployingand maturing compliance programs, ideally at organizations ofsimilar sizeas CAA.

• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects and regulatory disclosures.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills with proven ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

• Strongproficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word with redlining, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent credential.

• Experience conducting internalcomplianceaudits 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).

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability toanticipateregulatory and business challenges.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing and building consensus across senior leadership and global teams.

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, including COSO, ISO, NIST, FCPA, and ERM.

• Meticulously organized, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated resilience, independence, and sound judgment in managing sensitive or complex matters.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver under tight deadlines.

• High ethical standards, discretion in handling confidential information, and a commitment to fostering a culture of compliance and integrity.

Location
This position will be based in our LA office with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.

Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $181,000 - $212,000 in Los Angeles, CA. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.