Director, Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to turn your passion into a career? Do you dream of working in a dynamic and fast-paced logistics environment, supporting major events in sports, music, automotive, fine art, and film? Want the chance to collaborate with some of the biggest names in entertainment, media and luxury? Look no further! We’re looking for talented and passionate individuals like you to join our logistics team. 

The Rock-It Company provides mission-critical specialty logistics for complex, time-critical operations around the world. Built on a 48-year legacy, The Rock-It Company brings together specialized expertise across concert touring, major sporting events, broadcast, film and television, experiential activations, workforce infrastructure and rapid response, as well as the transport and protection of fine art, rare automobiles and other irreplaceable assets. With a network spanning more than 160 countries, The Rock-It Company provides the expertise and global execution required when there is little margin for error.

We are seeking a Director, Compliance  to lead the U.S.-based Compliance team and to design and architect the U.S. compliance foundation for The Rock-It Company’s global operations. This position initially will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and will be responsible for supporting the U.S. operations across all of The Rock-It Company’s businesses.

Location: The Rock-It Company’s Los Angeles, California (El Segundo) office. This role requires an in-office presence of five days per week on average. Travel will be required as necessary – for example, conducting training at other company locations throughout the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Create and evolve the compliance foundation for The Rock-It Company’s U.S. operations in a way that embraces technology and maximizes future scalability.
• Lead the U.S. Compliance team, including Compliance Analysts; work with the team to set goals and foster professional development. 
• Lead and manage all aspects of:
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) compliance for The Rock-It Company’s Indirect Air Cargo (IAC) entities, including: overseeing TSA inspections throughout the U.S., overseeing use and access of the Known Shipper Management System (KSMS), coordinating Security Threat Assessments (STAs), updating, implementing, and monitoring completion of TSA training, and supporting Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSFs);
  • Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) compliance, including managing CTPAT portal accounts, updating annual security profiles, monitoring changes to CTPAT requirements, adding vendors to the CTPAT portal, responding to monitoring requests, and conducting CTPAT audits;
  • Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) compliance, including monitoring licenses and coordinating with the relevant Qualified Individuals (QI);
  • Dangerous Goods (DG) compliance, including ensuring all required locations have trained and certified personnel, monitoring changes to DG regulations, and ensuring DG procedures are followed; 
  • Onboarding and maintaining customer and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), sanctions, Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) requirements; and
  • Other compliance-related training and initiatives for U.S. businesses as required from time to time, including developing and deploying new training, assigning training, and monitoring training completion.
• Lead U.S. compliance-related due diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 
• Assess regulatory developments and proactively identify issues and recommend improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Handle other compliance-related matters as required from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience:
  • A minimum of ten (10) years’ direct progressive experience in compliance, which must include compliance with TSA requirements for IACs and CCSFs
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience serving as Primary Indirect Air Carrier Security Coordinator (IACSC)
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience leading, growing, developing, and coaching teams
  • Experience with regulatory requirements of CBP, CTPAT, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), DOT, FMCSA, export controls, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) or bonded warehouse operations a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills 
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and integrity
• Ability to think critically to solve problems
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and making decisions with imperfect information 
• Equally comfortable being an individual contributor and a collaborative team member
• Ability to establish relationships across functions and key stakeholders, including senior leadership 
• Innovative and highly comfortable with technology, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), PDF editing, and DocuSign; experience with AI tools a plus
• Education: Bachelor’s or advanced degree is strongly preferred, but not required

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What Rock-It Company Will Offer You: 

A growing logistics platform within the entertainment and luxury import/export logistics industry providing unrivaled experience and expertise for live events, touring, sports, luxury auto and art freight forwarding. Our teams serve as the premier freight forwarders handling some of the world’s biggest concerts, festivals, and sporting events for many high-profile clients across the music & sports industries to make the greatest shows and events possible across the world. 

Work with some of the most well-known and successful companies in the world. Your work will make an impact and be appreciated by others. 

Benefits & Perks That Rock!

• Recharge & Reset: Enjoy a generous PTO package with 18 vacation days, 2 floating holidays, 7 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually. We know work-life balance is key.
• Your Health, Our Priority: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are just the start. Get employer contributions to your HSA if you choose a high-deductible health plan, plus access to convenient telemedicine through MDLive and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Financially Fit: Secure your future with our 401(k) match and comprehensive employer-funded insurance (Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability).
• Family Matters: Welcoming a new addition? We offer generous paid parental leave for all parents.
• Perks with a Purpose: Grow professionally with Continuing Education Reimbursement, give back with Charitable Donation Matching, and even snag free tickets to client events (when available)!
• Culture Club: We love to celebrate! Join us for regular company events like birthday lunches, sports outings, volunteer opportunities, and more.
• Optional Add-Ons: Customize your benefits with supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity) and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Sweet Savings: Score potential discounts on home and auto insurance through Farmers Insurance.

  The Rock-It Company is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Rock-It will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact  hiring@ rockitcompany.com. Rock-It provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law pertaining to the employee’s state of employment.