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
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 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...

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

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 2 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...

Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Vascular (on-site)

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 8 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
  • 20 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 20 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)...

Regulatory & Compliance Specialist

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 2 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 2 hours ago

Calista Corporation Regular JOB SUMMARY The Senior Regulatory & Compliance Specialist ensures corporate and subsidiary compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, with a strong focus on Small...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3

  • Addison, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Addison, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Acumed LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathaway youll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way....

Compliance Officer - Program Management (Marketing and Governance)

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its Different Approach, Better Results...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist Senior (Department of Ophthalmology)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Bothell, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Regulatory Affairs Specialist Job Description We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Contractor to contribute to the development and execution of effective regulatory strategies for investigational...

Finanical Compliance Officer

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 3 hours ago

Job Posting Title Finanical Compliance Officer Agency 803 STATEWIDE CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD Supervisory Organization Statewide Charter School Board Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note:...

Senior Compliance Risk Analyst

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 3 hours ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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
  • 7 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 7 hours 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
  • 7 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 7 hours 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...

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...
Cannabis Compliance, Testing, and Research
Identify legal operations in the cannabis industry and investigate how research and development can advance cannabis science. Learn compliance and testing methods related to analytical chemistry...
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...

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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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