Compliance Specialist Jobs

A Compliance Specialist in the finance industry is primarily responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to a variety of regulations, laws, and professional standards. They monitor, evaluate and communicate the organization's compliance status with respect to these regulations. They often conduct regular audits, implement compliance strategies, and provide compliance training to employees. Some Compliance Specialists may also be involved in developing targeted risk assessment methodologies, carrying out specific risk assessments, and building risk management plans.

Important skills for a Compliance Specialist include strong analytical abilities, excellent attention to detail, and solid communication skills. Knowledge of regulatory laws and standards in the finance industry is crucial. Compliance Specialists should also be able to use auditing software and other tools. In terms of certification, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) is a popular one, while Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) are also useful. Previous job roles for someone considering becoming a Compliance Specialist may include Compliance Analyst, Risk Analyst, or Regulatory Affairs Specialist.

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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Electrophysiology (on-site)

  • Plymouth, MN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 21 hours ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist I - Heart Failure (on-site)

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 1 day ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Vascular (on-site)

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 7 days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Stroke Compliance Coordinator Registered Nurse RN

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 19 days ago

Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Johnston-Willis Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an)...

Why should you join dLocal? dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and...

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • moments ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • moments ago

Responsible for preparing and maintaining FDA submissions and EU MDR Technical Documentation for new products and product changes to ensure timely approvals and market release. Job Requirements:...

Compliance Coordinator

  • Iowa City, IA
  • moments ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • moments ago

University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day...

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A Regulatory Compliance Officer I (RCO I) is responsible for ensuring compliance with state liquor laws and cigarette tax laws as applied to the importation of alcoholic...

Hedge Fund Compliance Officer (Staff)

  • Portland, ME
  • 5 hours ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 5 hours ago

funds, private equity, real estate, private credit, credit, venture capital, infrastructure, etc.)....

AFC Compliance Officer

  • New York, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 hours ago

funds, private funds AFC qualifications, e.g....

Compliance Associate

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 6 hours ago

First Home Mortgage Corporation has an entry-level, full-time remote position available for a Compliance Associate. This individual be responsible for ensuring our marketing and social media...

Grants and Contracts Financial Compliance Analyst

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 hours ago

planning, control, and analysis....

Senior Compliance Officer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

CORPORATE PROFILE Ziegler is a specialty investment bank with unique expertise in complex credit structures and advisory services. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices...

Junior Compliance Officer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

CORPORATE PROFILE Ziegler is a specialty investment bank with unique expertise in complex credit structures and advisory services. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices...

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 8 hours ago

The Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst plays a key role in leading complex regulatory and compliance initiatives to ensure the organization meets all legislative and regulatory requirements....

Compliance Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Construction Ethics and Compliance
Some of the largest construction firms in the world have faced the prospect of multi-million fines for significant breaches of ethics and compliance recently from bribery and collusion to modern...
Governance, Risk, and Compliance Course
This course provides an overview of governance, risk, and compliance. It focuses on the importance of GRC, identifying GRC concerns, and ways to mitigate those concerns. Our exclusive content is...
Cybersecurity Compliance and System Administration
Build the background needed to understand key cybersecurity compliance and industry standards. The knowledge gained in this course is critical for any cybersecurity role you would like to acquire...

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Salary for Compliance Specialist Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.8%
Master's Degree
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.5%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Compliance Specialists
None
39.1%
2-4 years
26.1%
4-6 years
13.0%
1-2 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
8.7%
10+ years
4.3%


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