Director of Compliance, Global Capital Markets & ESG

Director of Compliance, Global Capital Markets & ESG Job ID 257117 Posted 26-Jan-2026 Service line Corporate Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Legal Location(s) Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America About The Role As the CBRE Director of Compliance, Global Capital Markets & ESG, you will be responsible for establishing the compliance framework for CBRE’s highly regulated businesses globally, including CBRE’s capital markets line of business. You will ensure these businesses operate with regulatory integrity by embedding compliance into day‑to‑day operations, strengthening governance, and enabling CBRE to thrive in complex regulatory environments. You will also partner closely with CBRE’s ESG and regulatory change monitoring teams to create timely training and awareness of global ESG regulations and support the operationalization of ESG regulations across our global lines of business. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Specialty Compliance, you will serve as a critical leader within a global compliance function that supports two fast‑growing, highly scrutinized segments of CBRE’s business. You will also be responsible for building and hiring additional team capabilities, ensuring the function remains scalable and globally consistent. If you are a visionary compliance leader who excels at elevating regulatory and ESG controls within sophisticated capital markets businesses, we invite you to apply. What You’ll Do Regulatory Framework & Program Development • Develop a compliance framework for CBRE’s highly regulated lines of business, reflecting all applicable regulatory requirements, risk profiles, and industry best practices. • Create globally consistent standards, controls, and monitoring structures that can be adopted across regions and business models, aligning with Specialty Compliance’s role as an integrator across CBRE’s compliance ecosystem. • Support local business and regulatory teams in designing compliance monitoring schemes tailored to regional risks while maintaining global uniformity. Capital Markets Alignment & Execution • Partner closely with Capital Markets and compliance leaders to ensure consistent adoption of global compliance programs, including training, reporting, and governance structures. • Serve as a subject‑matter expert on regulatory obligations that uniquely impact Capital Markets (e.g., conflicts of interest management, financial promotions, conduct risk, ESG disclosures). Cross‑Functional Partnership & Governance • Collaborate with other internal teams, including Legal, segment leadership, Operations, Technology, Internal Audit, Finance, Risk and other control functions to address compliance issues which may impact the supported function/business/product. • Participate in and attend various global risk & ESG committees to ensure leadership awareness of real‑time visibility into regulatory risk trends, compliance readiness, and challenges facing CBRE’s regulated service lines. • Develop and maintain KPIs and compliance dashboards to evaluate program maturity, identify gaps, and provide transparent reporting to senior leadership. ESG Regulatory Readiness • Support Global ESG and Regulatory Change monitoring team on the implementation of operational practices needed to comply with global ESG regulations. • Create training, communication, and awareness campaigns to help global business lines understand new ESG requirements and CBRE’s obligations. • Stay informed of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business. Policies, Training, and Communications • Develop, draft, and update policies and procedures in response to regulatory or business changes, ensuring global alignment and consistency. • Partner with global communications team to develop regular communications cadence regarding regulatory change and/or program updates. • Lead the development of training modules tailored to Capital Markets reinforcing CBRE’s culture of integrity and regulatory compliance. Team Leadership & Capacity Building • Hire, onboard, and develop new team members to expand the Global Capital Markets and ESG compliance function, aligning with future business needs and growth. • Provide coaching, mentorship, and direction to ensure the team operates with excellence, consistency, and a solutions-oriented mindset. What You'll Need To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Bachelor’s degree in internal audit, risk management, accounting, or another related field. • Minimum 8 years of related work in a regulatory compliance and/or risk management function, capital markets organization (Asset Management Firm/Investment Adviser, Broker Dealer, Wealth Management Firm, Swap Dealer, Securities-based Swap Dealer, Capital Markets or Asset/Wealth Management Division of a Large Diversified Bank), regulatory agency, or consulting firm • Experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof. • Experience with compliance program assessment, compliance program design and implementation assistance, development or evaluation of compliance policies and procedures, compliance program testing, and development and evaluation of compliance program testing. • Experience supporting capital markets and/or broker dealer regulatory compliance or similar experience. • Strong working knowledge of function/business/product supported and the related operations and regulatory and financial requirements. • Strong communication skills for report writing and client presentations. • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities. • Analytical skills: ability to understand and assess financial services or other highly regulated industry processes utilizing compliance and control focus. Preferred Qualifications • Holds or is eligible to obtain key FINRA broker‑dealer licenses including SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Series 24, and, as applicable, Series 14, Series 79, Series 82, and Series 99 to enable effective supervision of securities activities and meet SEC/FINRA regulatory expectations. • Minimum two years of experience with SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, or other capital markets regulator examinations, enforcement, or policy making direct work at one of these regulatory bodies is strongly preferred. • Relevant experience with regulatory agencies (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Reserve Bank (FRB), BaFin, Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong, the FCA, and/or similar global regulatory scheme, and/or Investment Banking Compliance department or Capital Markets department. • Knowledge of regulatory expectations related to Compliance Management Systems and Compliance Risk Management Programs for financial institutions serving capital markets and or investment banking clients. • Experience in assessing and decomposing financial services industry processes utilizing a risk and control focus and with the design, development and implementation of internal controls for financial services business processes. • Capital Markets, investment banking, and broker dealer product and service knowledge (e.g., equity and debt securities, private placements, public markets, commodities, derivatives, foreign exchange) and applicable laws, rules, and regulations (e.g., Rule 3110, the Securities Act of 1933, AIFMD) • Experience with design, development and implementation of internal controls and/or testing of internal controls for financial services business and compliance processes. Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications. Disclaimers Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Director of Compliance, Global Capital Markets & ESG position is $145,381 annually and the maximum salary for the Director of Compliance, Global Capital Markets & ESG position is $234,500 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). 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