New Chief Compliance Officer

The resources and tools you need for a fast start in the chief compliance officer role

A Guide for New to Role Chief Compliance Officers

New chief compliance officers face an overwhelming number of tasks during their first few months, and they often struggle with making a smooth transition.

The solution? Creating a detailed plan for the first year in your new role. 

Use the insights, advice and other tools included in this 12-step guide to accelerate your transition and drive impact at your organization. 

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Make a fast start in your chief compliance role with these 12 steps.

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    High demands make a fast start in a new role difficult: 46% of new executives tumble and underperform

    New chief compliance officers struggle with demands

    When making the leap to a new position, almost half (46%) of executives across all functions underperform. At a time when the compliance officers are challenged to effectively manage the risks of modern business, new chief compliance officers need to find their feet fast and lead boldly.

    High demands make a fast start in a new role difficult: 46% of new executives tumble and underperform

    Chief compliance officers need to approach compliance risk management differently

    Chief compliance officers who empower the wider business to own compliance risk succeed on two fronts: They free up space for strategic work which supports business growth and drive employee ownership of compliance risk, ultimately leading to better risk prevention and mitigation.

    Bar graph displaying the empowered employees are: (1) 31% more likely to act on an observed risk, (2) 13% more likely to report an identified risk, and (3) 40% more confident in their ability to own compliance risk.

    How we address your top chief compliance officer challenges

    Gartner’s research provides crucial insights on the compliance function as well as best-practice templates and tools to help you make a fast start in your new role as chief compliance officer. Use our resources to assess the current state of the function, map out next steps and implement your plans confidently.

    Put your compliance strategic plan one on page

    Save time and execute with confidence when creating your 2021 strategic plan for compliance. Use this one-page template to communicate your strategy with internal business partners.

    Focus on the compliance areas that matter most

    Compliance leaders are searching for ways to improve their department, but competing priorities leave them wondering where to focus attention, time and money. Use our key activities map to build the right plan for your function and the wider organization.

    Report to the board on corporate culture

    Your first board presentation is a chance to set out your vision for the function. Use this customizable template to lead an effective board discussion on company ethics and culture, and outline next steps for compliance risk mitigation and management.

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