Compliance Specialist Jobs in Connecticut

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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Analyst, Compliance

  • Stamford, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 8 days ago

About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud...

Broker-Dealer Compliance - Associate

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 10 days ago

iCapital is powering the world's alternative investment marketplace....

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Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst

  • Hartford, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 15 days ago

Company : Highmark Health Job Description : JOB SUMMARY *This is a Hybrid role and will require you to be onsite at either our Pittsburgh, PA location, Camp Hill, PA location or Buffalo, NY...

Environmental Regulatory Compliance Specialist

  • Guilford, CT
  • 21 days ago
  • Guilford, CT
  • 21 days ago

Triton Environmental, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Trumbull, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Trumbull, CT
  • 60+ days ago

About CooperSurgical CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter...

Chief Compliance Officer (USA)

  • Stamford, CT
  • 26 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 26 days ago

Trexquant Investment Chief Compliance Officer (USA) in Stamford , Connecticut Trexquant is a tech-driven systematic fund manager leveraging machine learning and quantitative strategies for global...

Chief Compliance Officer

  • Stamford, CT
  • 28 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 28 days ago

At First County Bank, You + We =Team YOU - Bring your talent, hunger to learn and desire to grow. WE - Will provide you with the training and experience you need to become a Trusted Advisor to...

IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago

#LI-Hybrid Overview The IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Specialist needs to have years of experience working in an IT department helping support delivery and operational functions; this will enable...

Compliance Coordinator

  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Position Focus: Under the general direction of the Director of the Conflict of Interest Office, and with broad latitude for discretion and independent judgment, the Compliance Coordinator is...

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Compliance Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Construction Ethics and Compliance
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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 Connecticut

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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