Compliance Specialist Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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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Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Analyst

  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About Marvell Marvells semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier...

Sr. Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst - Paze

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we...

U.S. Compliance Officer

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About CoinList CoinList helps the best crypto projects grow their communities and raise capital. We've helped teams like Solana, Filecoin, Peaq, and WalletConnect raise over $1B and connect with...

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 2 days ago

About NevroNevro (NYSE: NVRO) is a global medical device company headquartered in Redwood City, California.We are focused on delivering comprehensive, life-changing solutions that continue to set...

Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Hybrid

  • Milpitas, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Summary Job Description We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and its no small...

Compliance Associate

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 days ago

In this role, the Compliance Associate will be responsible for upholding the firm's standards of integrity and regulatory adherence. The candidate will assist in maintaining the Code of Ethics...

Compliance Auditor

  • Pleasanton, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Albertsons-Safeway's Northern California Division has an opening for a Compliance Auditor supporting retail store operations throughout Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Primary...

Compliance Associate

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 8 days ago

LHH is working with an exceptional company in San Francisco, CA. They are looking for a Compliance Associate and you would go 3 days onsite and be 2 days working from home. Responsibilities:...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist - (NMPA/CFDA)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Company Description At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the...

Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist - US New Product Introduction - Diabetes Care (on-site)

  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 12 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...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Hybrid

  • Milpitas, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Summary As Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will be working in the BD Biosciences Unit on IVD devices with a focus on meeting sustaining IVDR requirements with guidance from the Regulatory...

Compliance Officer, Marketing & Advisory

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Varo is an entirely new kind of bank. All digital, mission-driven, FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives. A bank for all of us. As the Compliance Officer, Marketing...

Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Business Partnerships).

  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 16 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...

Compliance Associate, Complaints

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 20 days ago

About the role We are hiring a Compliance Associate to join our Compliance team within our Operations and Member Experience Advisory pillar. As a Compliance Associate, you'll advise in...

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (13 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Company Description At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the...

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Construction Ethics and Compliance
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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...
VITARA - Compliance Risk Management
This self-paced course provides fundamental knowledge on modern Compliance Risk Management (CRM) good practices. The strategic goal of CRM is to steadily increase the level of voluntary compliance...

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Salary for Compliance Specialist Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in Redwood City, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.7%
Master's Degree
35.2%
Doctorate Degree
6.4%
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 in Redwood City, CA
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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