Executive, Compliance & Risk

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 & Riskwill 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 GlobalEthics & Compliance(GEC) and ESG programs.The right candidate will have a strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance standards and issues globally.This roleprovidesstrategicguidance, 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 teamtofurther helpenhanceand buildthe GlobalEthics & Compliance program at CAA, includinganti-bribery & corruption,global sanctions,data privacy,whistleblowerrights &protections,andthird-party risk management.

• Help toadministera risk-based GEC programensuring alignment withregulatoryrequirements and company values.

• Work withthe Executive Director, Compliancetomonitorand evaluate globallegal andregulatory developments and compliance trends toanticipatechanges and inform organizational practices.

• Conductcompany-widerisk assessments,maintainrisk registers,anddevelop mitigation strategies to strengthen organizational resilience.

• Assistwiththe design, implementation, and administration of GECtraining programs (Code of Conduct, Data Privacy, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Anti-Facilitation of Tax Evasion), ensuring high completion rates and measurable impact.

• Support thethird-party due diligenceprogram, includingconducting third-partyscreenings, risk assessments, ongoingmonitoringand reporting.

• Update and refine policies, procedures, and training materials to strengthen organizational awareness and ensure alignment with evolving global regulations.

• Support investigations, audits, and compliance-related inquiries with discretion and professionalism.

• AssisttheExecutive Director,Compliance tomaintaincompliance databases, analyze trends, and prepare reports for senior leadership.

• Promote a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and integrity across all levels of the organization.

• Develop and build strong cross-functional relationships toidentify,assessandanticipateemergingcompliance relatedrisk areas across CAA and provide support and guidance on the management of these emerging risks. 

ESG

• Monitor the evolving ESG regulatory landscape andadviseleadership on strategic and compliance implications—including regulations such as CSRD, SECR, and California SB-253 & SB-261—as well as voluntary frameworks like TCFD, ISSB, and SASB.

• Prepare regulatory disclosures and sustainability reports that reflect both compliance requirements and company commitments.

• Facilitate the ESG Working Group anddeliver regular updates on ESG activities to the ESG Leadership Group.

• Lead end-to-end project management for ESG initiatives and tool implementations, ensuringtimelydelivery.

• Conduct ESG-related risk assessments, including physical and transition climate risks, and develop strategies to address findings.

• Manage responses to ESG client, investor, andvendorquestionnaires.

• Coordinatewithcross-functional teams (e.g.,legal, finance, technology, global operations, human resources) todeliver onESG priorities and integrate them into business processes.

• Assistwith the development ofESG reporting workflows, ensuring data quality, auditability, and readiness for external assurance.

• Support voluntary benchmarking efforts to measure progress and enhance external credibility.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in the U.S. and in good standing.

• Minimum