What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Compliance position at Cato Networks?
Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!
Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeam, Trusteer and more). Cato's unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named "SASE" by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028.
This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don't miss it!
The Head of Compliance & Ethics will lead and continuously evolve Cato's global Compliance & Ethics Program, providing practical, risk-based guidance that enables business growth while promoting a culture of integrity and ethical conduct.
The ideal candidate combines deep compliance and legal expertise with strong business judgment, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization. They are a pragmatic, hands-on leader who can develop scalable compliance solutions, influence ethical decision-making, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, global technology environment.
Responsibilities:
· Lead and continuously evolve Cato's global Compliance & Ethics Program, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, industry best practices, and company policies.
· Partner with stakeholders across the organization and collaborate with internal and external legal counsel to provide practical compliance guidance, resolve day-to-day compliance issues, and embed ethical decision-making into business processes.
· Design, implement, and oversee compliance policies, training and awareness initiatives, risk assessments, monitoring activities, investigations, and remediation efforts to maintain an effective and scalable compliance program.
· Monitor emerging regulatory developments and translate new requirements into practical, business-focused solutions.
· Foster a culture of integrity through trusted partnership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement of the compliance program.
Requirements:
· J.D. degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
· 8 years of legal and compliance experience, including significant experience leading ethics and compliance programs within a global technology company. Experience supporting a publicly traded company is strongly preferred.
· Strong knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption (FCPA), sanctions and trade compliance, third-party risk management, investigations, and corporate ethics.
· Strong understanding of U.S. and international compliance frameworks, with the ability to translate legal requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions.
· Exceptional business judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across all levels of a global organization.
· Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive outcomes through influence in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
· Experience leveraging compliance technology, data, and automation to improve program effectiveness and scalability.
Cato provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, flexible time-off, paid parental leave and disability benefits.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.