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

Compliance officer

Also called: compliance lead

ELI5

A person responsible for coordinating compliance obligations and controls.

Used in conversation

“The draft mentions compliance officer, but the scope and jurisdiction are still unclear.”

Pitch context

You will see “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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