Also called: CCO
The executive responsible for making sure a whole company follows laws and regulations, and blowing the whistle internally when it doesn't.
You brief the board on a government investigation, approve a new anti-bribery training and decide whether a sales deal in another country is too risky.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 12 years after high school. Often a law degree (JD) or deep regulatory experience; CCEP or similar certifications.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school, Certification. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Law, Finance, Business Administration.
Growing faster than average. Regulation keeps expanding, especially in finance, healthcare and tech.
Low risk for 10 years. AI monitors transactions and drafts policies; briefing the board, judging risky deals and legal accountability stay human.
Classes: AP Government, AP Language and Composition, Business law, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.
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