Director, Compliance Governance, Monitoring & Quality Controls; Ethics & Compliance

Director, Compliance Governance, Monitoring & Quality Controls (Ethics & Compliance)

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KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Compliance Governance, Monitoring & Quality Controls (Ethics & Compliance) to join our Legal, Regulatory & Compliance organization.

• Design, implement, and ensure successful operation of ethics processes and controls owned by the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer supporting the firm's System of Quality Management (SoQM).
• Lead risk assessment activities to identify and address compliance and quality risks across relevant processes.
• Partner with Internal Audit, Legal, and other stakeholders to align and strengthen control testing methodologies and outcomes across the Ethics and Compliance function.
• Document and maintain processes to ensure consistency and auditability, and lead the creation or modification of policies, procedures, training materials, and communications to support compliance objectives.
• Monitor ongoing control performance and drive remediation of control design and operating effectiveness issues to ensure compliance objectives are consistently achieved.
• Provide clear and actionable reporting on quality risks and control effectiveness to senior leadership and the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum ten years of recent experience in compliance, audit, risk management, legal or related fields, preferably within professional services or other regulated industries.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Great leadership skills with experience managing teams and complex projects focused on process optimization, compliance programs and monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (such as SEC, PCAOB), risk management principles, and compliance monitoring/testing methodologies, including SoQM concepts.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present actionable insights to management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

California Salary Range: $155,000 - $311,000

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KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits. Benefits eligibility varies. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected category.

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Director

Full‑time

Legal