Senior Director, Compliance Officer

About Moloco:

Moloco builds some of the most powerful AI advertising solutions in the world. Our name—short for "machine learning company"—reflects our core mission: democratizing access to the advanced AI that has historically been reserved for tech giants. Led by machine learning pioneers who built some of the most successful ad systems at Google, including YouTube's monetization engine and key search advertising technologies, we're transforming how businesses grow and compete in the digital economy.

Built with AI from day one, Moloco’s planet-scale machine learning platform powers a suite of solutions for advertising growth and monetization. Moloco Ads is an AI-powered platform that delivers real business outcomes for mobile app marketers through performance-based user acquisition. Moloco Commerce Media and Streaming Monetization solutions enable retailers, marketplaces, and streaming platforms to build revenue-generating ad businesses that balance user experience and advertiser performance.

Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Tokyo, Shanghai, London, Tel Aviv, and Berlin.

Moloco is a truly rewarding place to work and in an exciting period of growth, which you could be a part of. Join us today and apply now!

The Impact You’ll Be Contributing to Moloco:

We are seeking a high-impact Senior Director, Compliance Officer, with at least 12-15 years of experience in global technology, AdTech, or data-driven organizations to own, lead and scale Moloco’s enterprise compliance program to support rapid global growth, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and public company readiness.  Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for Moloco’s enterprise compliance strategy, governance, and risk oversight.  You will partner across Legal, Finance, Security/GRC and business, People, Product and Engineering leadership to operationalize regulatory requirements into scalable, auditable processes that enable global growth, and protect stakeholders while preserving speed and innovation. This role will play a foundational part in building a cohesive, enterprise-wide compliance governance program as Moloco continues to scale globally. You will also have regular exposure to senior leadership and the Board, helping translate complex compliance risks into clear, actionable insights. This role is designed for a bar-qualified attorney who will apply legal judgment and discretion to provide legal advice as a primary function, including advising on compliance obligations, risk mitigation, and investigations.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Enjoys building. You will have the chance to design a modern, enterprise‑grade compliance function largely from the ground up without having to dismantle legacy processes.
• Enjoys operating at the center of the business. You will work directly with Product, Engineering, People, Security, Legal, and business leaders, influencing real decisions that shape how Moloco builds and launches products.
• Thrives in high‑growth environments. Moloco’s pace, global footprint, and evolving regulatory landscape mean this role is never static; you’ll be solving new problems, not managing checklists.
• Is motivated by shaping compliance culture. You will help shape a culture of engagement around enterprise-wise compliance governance.

This role is based near our Menlo Park, CA office and follows a hybrid in-office schedule.

The Opportunity:

• Build and lead Moloco’s enterprise-wide compliance function as the company scales globally.
• Implement an integrated compliance operating model across Legal, GRC/ Security, People, Engineering,Product and business teams with clear, cohesive governance, decision rights, and accountability.
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering to embed compliance into product development and launch workflows enabling responsible innovation at scale.
• Establish Board- and executive-level visibility into compliance risks, controls, incidents, and remediation progress.
• Design and operationalize audit-ready, scalable compliance capabilities.
• Help position compliance as a strategic enabler of growth, trust, and long-term value, not a blocker to speed or innovation. 
• Play a foundational role in shaping Moloco’s compliance culture and create engagement and influence around compliance priorities. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on emerging regulatory risks, complex product decisions, and global expansion strategies.
• Build and manage a team of compliance professionals which will initially consist of a compliance program manager and an analyst
• Provide legal advice as a primary function on the design and operation of the enterprise compliance program.
• Advise on and oversee investigations, including providing legal guidance on scope, documentation, and confidentiality.

How Do I Know if the Role is Right For Me?

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or  Master's Degree in Science, Business, Engineering strongly preferred (bar qualification required)
• Professional certifications in compliance (e.g., CCEP, CRMA, CRISC, CCEP-I)
• Have at least 12-15 years of in-house experience in compliance, legal, risk, or regulatory leadership within a global technology, AdTech, or data-driven organizations 
• Proven track record advising senior leadership in complex global regulatory and compliance matters
• Experience scaling compliance programs to support business growth
• Have deep experience partnering with Product, Engineering, and Security teams in fast-moving environments
• Experience leading through regulatory inquiries, audits, or enforcement actions
• Proactive and detail-oriented mindset with a track record of successfully managing global compliance initiatives and driving cultural change.
• Capable of driving alignment with industry Ad Tech frameworks, including IAB standards and emerging best practices.
• Familiarity with global privacy, advertising, data governance, restricted party, and anti-corruption regimes.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and sound judgment to handle complex compliance issues.
• Ability to lead through legal and regulatory ambiguity.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project-management skills.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to support global teams and initiatives.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (or otherwise bar-qualified attorney in good standing, as applicable), with demonstrated experience providing legal advice in-house.

Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being: 

We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of inclusion, we offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives.

Moloco Values: 

• Lead with Humility: Everyone’s voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success. 
• Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what’s possible. 
• Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value. 
• Go Further Together: We’re one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won’t let each other fail. 

Additional Resources: 

• Moloco Company Blog 
• Moloco Leadership
• Moloco Newsroom 

Equal Opportunity: 

Creating a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion and belonging is core to our existence. To reach our goals, diversity of talent and thought is a critical component of how we operate as an organization. Our workforce is our superpower, and we know that fostering a culture of inclusion, authenticity, and belonging gives us the greatest opportunity to achieve our vision to become the scaling engine for the Internet economy.

Moloco is an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex and gender, gender expression and identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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