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Managing Director, Compliance Governance, Monitoring and Quality Controls

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
1802 K Street Northwest (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2025
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Managing Director, Compliance Governance, Monitoring and Quality Controls to join our Ethics and Compliance organization. Responsibilities: Develop and manage the KPMGs comprehensive compliance governance framework and monitoring programs to ensure these initiatives are consistent with the expectations of US regulatory bodies like the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, as well as other professional organizations that set ethics and conduct standards Lead the design and implementation of robust processes and controls specifically aimed at addressing risks related to product and service quality; this responsibility is executed in alignment with the quality objectives that fall under the remit of the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO) Set and evaluate compliance program standards and establish and maintain firm-wide standards for all compliance programs to ensure effectiveness; this includes regularly assessing existing programs, identifying areas for improvement and reporting on overall compliance risks within the firms broader risk management framework to ensure a holistic view of risk Lead internal control design and testing and hold direct responsibility for overseeing the design of internal controls and managing the comprehensive testing program for all compliance activities conducted by the Ethics and Compliance (E&C) function, ensuring their operational effectiveness and reliability Lead assessments to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of compliance programs, while also collaborating with front-line teams to ensure risks are properly identified and mitigated; develop monitoring plans, test internal controls and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and ensure ongoing compliance with both internal standards and external regulations Support the CECO by delivering regular, insightful reports to senior management and the board of directors; responsible for the strategic advancement and continuous improvement of the E&C program, while fostering alignment with key stakeholders across the U.S. member firm and its global affiliates; serve as the firms subject matter expert and trusted advisor on all matters related to compliance governance and monitoring Qualifications: Minimum of 15 years of experience in compliance, risk management, legal, or related fields, preferably within a professional services or regulated industry Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or equivalent) preferred Proven track record in designing and leading enterprise-wide compliance programs and governance frameworks Deep understanding of regulatory requirements, risk management principles and compliance monitoring methodologies Ability to synthesize complex information and present actionable insights to senior executives Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=4077_9_25 KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG 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 category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. 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