Chief Compliance and Risk Officer
Company: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Location: Baltimore, MD 21250
Salary: $190,000 - $214,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-06-26
About this role
Job no: 495300
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Other
Categories: Legal Affairs
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Department:
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) serves as the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s in-house legal team, dedicated to supporting the university’s mission through thoughtful, strategic legal guidance. We act as trusted advisors and counselors to administrators, faculty, and staff, and encourage you to consult with us whenever questions arise in the course of university operations, research, or academic initiatives. https://ogc.umbc.edu/
Position Overview:
The Chief Compliance and Risk Officer (CCRO) is responsible for leading and maturing the organization’s risk and compliance functions, ensuring a unified, lifecycle-driven approach across enterprise risk management and compliance functions. The CCRO reports to the University’s Vice President and General Counsel and works closely with senior stakeholders, risk owners, and compliance partners to identify, assess, prioritize, and manage risks and compliance functions across the enterprise while fostering strong communication, collaboration, and accountability.
Why Work at UMBC?
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $190,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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Telework:
A hybrid telework schedule is available, if desired.
Responsibilities:
Risk Management & Assessment: Design and oversee an enterprise risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, triage, mitigation, and tracking throughout the risk lifecycle; partner with campus stakeholders to identify emerging risks and ensure appropriate risk treatment plans are def...