Compliance Specialist Jobs in California

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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Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer – Financial Institution – Los Angeles, CA (On-site) Hands-on compliance role | Strong regulatory focus | Stable and respected organization Title: Compliance Officer Location :...

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 4 hours 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...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist II

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Additional Location(s): US-CA-Valencia; US-CA-Sunnyvale Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the...

Aml Compliance Associate II

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Quieres desarrollar tu carrera profesional? BBVA es una empresa global con mas de 160 anos de historia que opera en mas de 25 paises en los que damos servicio a mas de 80 millones de clientes....

QA Compliance Associate II

  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the...

Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist Advertising/Labeling (hybrid)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 hours 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...

Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Hybrid

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 20 hours 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...

Sr Regulatory Compliance Specialist

  • Colton, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Colton, CA
  • 1 day ago

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people. We are a...

Sr. Compliance Associate

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

A Biopharmaceutical organization in the San Diego area is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Compliance Associate to join its Quality team. This individual will play a key role in ensuring...

Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

Analyst, Compliance (Remote Consideration)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

Alternate Locations:** Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Work...

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Compliance Associate

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 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...

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - BD Advanced Patient Monitoring

  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • 5 days ago

Becton Dickinson (BD) recently completed the acquisition of the Edwards Critical Care business. This position is part of the Critical Care division, and as such will become a part of the BD...

Tax Compliance Administrator

  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago

and Duties All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and...

Compliance Auditor

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 5 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...

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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...
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...
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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Salary for Compliance Specialist Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.8%
Master's Degree
35.1%
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 California
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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