Senior Director, Global Compliance
Crunchyroll, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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About Crunchyroll
Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super‑serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in‑person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.
About The Role Crunchyroll is hiring a Senior Director, Global Compliance to lead the tracking, execution, and continual enhancement of our global compliance strategy. Beyond managing frameworks, you’ll define how our organization anticipates regulatory shifts and navigates complex legal environments. You’ll also embed compliance into how we innovate and grow globally. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be a key advisor. You will ensure our business grows responsibly across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining the trust of our fans, partners, and regulators. The role is hybrid, with three days onsite at our Los Angeles office.
Define and lead Crunchyroll’s global compliance strategy aligned to business growth and risk tolerance
Embed compliance into executive decision‑making and day‑to‑day operations
Monitor regulatory trends and emerging risks across streaming, media, advertising, privacy, consumer protection, and technology
Track and interpret regulations across all current and planned markets
Maintain a centralized view of global regulatory requirements, including privacy, advertising, licensing, and corporate obligations
Advise Legal, Product, Technology, and Content teams with clear, practical guidance
Partner on training and culture initiatives to strengthen compliance awareness across teams
Lead internal investigations and responses to regulatory inquiries
Oversee remediation plans and prevention efforts
Represent Crunchyroll with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders
Ensure timely corporate registrations, licenses, and permits in each jurisdiction
Build strong relationships with regulators, industry groups, and local counsel
About You
12+ years experience in compliance or regulatory roles
Juris Doctor with active CA or NY bar membership
Senior leadership experience in global, consumer‑facing streaming, media, entertainment, or technology industries, building and scaling global compliance programs that support business growth
Proven track record advising senior leaders on complex global regulatory and compliance matters to enable confident, business‑aligned decisions
Demonstrated ability to lead through regulatory ambiguity, building scalable compliance programs while fostering collaboration, resilience, and a positive team culture
Why you will love working at Crunchyroll
Great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus potential, paid annually
Flexible time‑off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self
Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) program
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) plan with employer match
Employer‑paid commuter benefit
Support program for new parents
Pet insurance and pet‑friendly offices
Pay Transparency – Los Angeles, CA $200,000 — $235,000 USD Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer‑matched retirement savings, time‑off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
About Our Values
Courage – When we overcome fear, we enable our best selves
Curiosity – The gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding
Kaizen – A growth mindset committed to constant forward progress
Service – We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights: https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf.
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Senior Director, Global Compliance
role at
Crunchyroll .
About Crunchyroll
Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super‑serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in‑person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.
About The Role Crunchyroll is hiring a Senior Director, Global Compliance to lead the tracking, execution, and continual enhancement of our global compliance strategy. Beyond managing frameworks, you’ll define how our organization anticipates regulatory shifts and navigates complex legal environments. You’ll also embed compliance into how we innovate and grow globally. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be a key advisor. You will ensure our business grows responsibly across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining the trust of our fans, partners, and regulators. The role is hybrid, with three days onsite at our Los Angeles office.
Define and lead Crunchyroll’s global compliance strategy aligned to business growth and risk tolerance
Embed compliance into executive decision‑making and day‑to‑day operations
Monitor regulatory trends and emerging risks across streaming, media, advertising, privacy, consumer protection, and technology
Track and interpret regulations across all current and planned markets
Maintain a centralized view of global regulatory requirements, including privacy, advertising, licensing, and corporate obligations
Advise Legal, Product, Technology, and Content teams with clear, practical guidance
Partner on training and culture initiatives to strengthen compliance awareness across teams
Lead internal investigations and responses to regulatory inquiries
Oversee remediation plans and prevention efforts
Represent Crunchyroll with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders
Ensure timely corporate registrations, licenses, and permits in each jurisdiction
Build strong relationships with regulators, industry groups, and local counsel
About You
12+ years experience in compliance or regulatory roles
Juris Doctor with active CA or NY bar membership
Senior leadership experience in global, consumer‑facing streaming, media, entertainment, or technology industries, building and scaling global compliance programs that support business growth
Proven track record advising senior leaders on complex global regulatory and compliance matters to enable confident, business‑aligned decisions
Demonstrated ability to lead through regulatory ambiguity, building scalable compliance programs while fostering collaboration, resilience, and a positive team culture
Why you will love working at Crunchyroll
Great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus potential, paid annually
Flexible time‑off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self
Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) program
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) plan with employer match
Employer‑paid commuter benefit
Support program for new parents
Pet insurance and pet‑friendly offices
Pay Transparency – Los Angeles, CA $200,000 — $235,000 USD Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer‑matched retirement savings, time‑off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
About Our Values
Courage – When we overcome fear, we enable our best selves
Curiosity – The gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding
Kaizen – A growth mindset committed to constant forward progress
Service – We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights: https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf.
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