Senior Director, Global Compliance

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, helping them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime! About the role Crunchyroll is hiring a Senior Director, Global Compliance to lead the tracking, execution, and continual enhancement of our global compliance strategy. You will define how our organization anticipates regulatory shifts and navigates complex legal environments, embedding compliance into how we innovate and grow globally. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be a key advisor, ensuring our business grows responsibly across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining the trust of our fans, partners, and regulators. 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. We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our Los Angeles office. About You 12+ years of experience in compliance or regulatory roles. Juris Doctor with active California or New York 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. Benefits A competitive compensation package, including salary plus performance bonus earning potential. Flexible time‑off policies. Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance. Health Savings Account (HSA) program. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). 401(k) plan with employer match. Support program for new parents. Pet insurance and pet‑friendly offices. The pay range for this position is $200,000 – $235,000 USD, plus additional total rewards based on location, experience, and performance. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ellation, Inc.