Senior Director, Moloco
Compliance Officer
$300-390k
Machine learning-powered performance advertising solutions
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Machine learning-powered performance advertising solutions
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$300-390k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower businesses of all sizes to grow through operational machine learning.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Our take
Moloco offers a cutting-edge platform that allows app developers and eCommerce marketplaces to fuel their growth through machine learning-driven advertising. Its suite of tools enables users to fine-tune campaigns, enhance user engagement, and broaden outreach, ultimately boosting profitability.
Positioned as the premier demand-side platform for ad performance across the open internet, Moloco has experienced substantial growth, securing significant funding and achieving Unicorn status in mid-2021. At the core of its Cloud DSP and Retail Media Platform lies a powerful ML engine leveraging deep neural networks (DNNs), facilitating automated, profitable, and scalable growth strategies for marketers.
Continuously evolving its flagship DSP with advanced features, Moloco consistently sets new benchmarks in ad spend. With expansion into retail media and MLaaS offerings, Moloco aims to democratize access to advanced machine learning capabilities for businesses of all sizes.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2021
$150m
SERIES C
Apr 2021
$20m
SERIES C
Total funding: $191.6m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness: Competitive health (100% coverage for you), dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family. In addition, enjoy membership to Calm, Headspace, Spring Health, as well as fitness and health reimbursements
- Professional development: $2,500 Learning and Development stipend annually to grow yourself professionally
- Food and snacks: Enjoy lunch on us. We bring lunch in for employees everyday, In addition, our kitchens are filled with healthy snacks and beverages for you to enjoy
- Paid parental leave: Our parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers have you covered when you welcome a new child into your family
- Unlimited vacation: We encourage team members to take time off to relax and recharge with our flexible paid time off policy. We also offer leave time for various reasons
- Financial benefits: We provide equity and generous retirement benefits that help you prepare for your future. In addition, home office setup and phone, internet and transportation reimbursements
Company HQ
Centennial, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Ikkjin Ahn
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked as a Software Engineer at O1 and Humanex, before spending 2 years at YouTube and 3 at Google.
David Sehyuk Park
(Co-Founder & CIO)Prior to co-founding Moloco in 2013, David spent nearly 7 years at Oracle Corporation as a Software Engineer.
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