Senior Director, Global Compliance

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!

Crunchyroll is hiring a Senior Director, Global Compliance to lead the tracking, execution, and continual enhancement of our global compliance strategy. Beyond managing frameworks, you'll define how our organization anticipates regulatory shifts and navigates complex legal environments. You'll also embed compliance into how we innovate and grow globally. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be a key advisor. You will ensure our business grows responsibly across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining the trust of our fans, partners, and regulators.

• Define and lead Crunchyroll's global compliance strategy aligned to business growth and risk tolerance
• Embed compliance into executive decision-making and day-to-day operations
• Monitor regulatory trends and emerging risks across streaming, media, advertising, privacy, consumer protection, and technology
• Track and interpret regulations across all current and planned markets
• Maintain a centralized view of global regulatory requirements, including privacy, advertising, licensing, and corporate obligations
• Advise Legal, Product, Technology, and Content teams with clear, practical guidance
• Partner on training and culture initiatives to strengthen compliance awareness across teams
• Lead internal investigations and responses to regulatory inquiries
• Oversee remediation plans and prevention efforts
• Represent Crunchyroll with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders
• Ensure timely corporate registrations, licenses, and permits in each jurisdiction
• Build strong relationships with regulators, industry groups, and local counsel

We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our New York City office.

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 12+ years experience in compliance or regulatory roles
• Juris Doctor with active CA or NY bar membership
• Senior leadership experience in global, consumer-facing streaming, media, entertainment, or technology industries, building and scaling global compliance programs that support business growth
• Proven track record advising senior leaders on complex global regulatory and compliance matters to enable confident, business-aligned decisions
• Demonstrated ability to lead through regulatory ambiguity, building scalable compliance programs while fostering collaboration, resilience, and a positive team culture

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health Saving Account HSA program
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan, with employer match
• Support program for new parents
• Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

#Life At Crunchyroll  #LI-Hybrid

The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time‑off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.

Pay Transparency - New York, NY

$250,000 - $270,000 USD

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