Compliance Analyst

Crossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. Together with our network partners in Germany and the UK, we are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.

We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to everything and have one of the leading analytics groups in the industry committed to uncovering data insights to drive solutions. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleague’s professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we’ve been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past five years in a row.

In the US, we have offices in New York and Philadelphia and team members across 30+ states. Our client roster includes US Bank, White Castle, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, Newell Brands, American Cancer, Invesco, Illva Saronno, Edibles (Arrangements), Teramana, Lightbox, and more.

WHO YOU ARE

We are seeking a collaborative, adaptable, and highly knowledgeable individual to join our team as a Compliance Analyst. This role reports to the Managing Director of Information Systems and Security and is tasked with building a compliance framework and establishing companywide policies. This is a NY based role and requires a candidate with proximity to work from our office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaboration and Partnership: You will collaborate and partner with department leads in Operations, Finance, People, Data Analytics, and external stakeholders. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will advise and monitor data control activities to meet legal requirements. Performing various privacy tasks to support company-wide goals and objectives and advising management on possible risks.

Contractual Compliance: Collaborating with Finance and Operations leads to align on compliance regarding Crossmedia’s contractual agreements and managing any audits of those contractual arrangements carried out by third-party audit firms to safeguard the integrity of agency data and other proprietary information.

• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective compliance program, with specific media and analytics data knowledge.
• Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence.
• Proactively audit processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses.
• Evaluate business activities (e.g., investments) to assess compliance risk.
• Collaborate with 3rd party auditors (internal and external audits) and People team when needed.
• Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
• Educate and train Crossmedians in industry regulations and best practices.
• Address concerns or questions on legal compliance.
• Deliver thought leadership internally and externally including POVs surrounding industry and regulatory changes.
• Provide day-to-day leadership reviewing contract terms relevant to data protection.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-5 years of proven experience in compliance management, in a similar industry including advertising, media, marketing or related technology.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to data privacy and protection.
• Experience with certification frameworks like ISO 27001 as well as regulatory frameworks like CCPA and GDPR is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CIPP, CISA) is a plus.

LOCATION: This role requires a candidate with proximity to our NY office. We offer a hybrid work setting with employees working both onsite and from home.

SALARY: $100,000 - $110,000k+ range. Commensurate with experience. Compensation is determined on the skills, qualifications, certifications, tenure in the industry and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.

CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS

Our principles of Trust, Reason and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional and professional well-being of our people, including:

Work from anywhere flexibility including hybrid/remote office options to empower you to work your way

Open PTO policy and paid sabbaticals at significant milestone anniversaries

Fully-funded healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support

401(k) with company match, student loan relief program and financial counseling support

Generous paid parental leave policy

Life milestone recognition & support

The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)

Cell phone/tech reimbursement

Student Loan payment plan

Tuition reimbursement

And burgers – lots and lots of burgers

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.