Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance · Core

Chief compliance officer

Also called: CCO

ELI5

The senior executive accountable for an organisation's compliance programme.

Used in conversation

“The team needs one controlled copy of chief compliance officer, with an owner and date.”

Pitch context

You will see “Chief compliance officer” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance.

Why it matters: In regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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