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 & Risk will 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 Global Ethics & Compliance (GEC) and ESG programs. The right candidate will have a strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance standards and issues globally. This role provides strategic guidance, 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 team to further help enhance and build the  Global Ethics & Compliance program at CAA, including anti-bribery & corruption, global sanctions, data privacy, whistleblower rights & protections, and third-party risk management. 

• Help to administer a risk-based GEC program ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company values. 

• Work with the Executive Director, Compliance to monitor and evaluate global legal and regulatory developments and compliance trends to anticipate changes and inform organizational practices. 

• Conduct company-wide risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and develop mitigation strategies to strengthen organizational resilience. 

• Assist with the design, implementation, and administration of GEC