Compliance Specialist Jobs in Illinois

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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Enterprise Risk & Compliance Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago

The Enterprise Risk and Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting Avants risk management and assurance programs. The position requires both an understanding of compliance frameworks and is...

Work Flexibility: Hybrid We are currently seeking a Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist, ( Pharmaceutical Products ) to join our Medical Division. This is a Hybrid role based in Cary,...

Compliance Officer - Risk Based Testing

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 1 day 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...

Compliance Associate 2194

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 1 day ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Brief Overview**\\The Compliance Associate performs compliance testing to assist withevaluating the Bank\'s compliance practices....

Analyst, Compliance (Remote Consideration)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

at Lincoln Financial Group in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina);...

Remote Work

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Global Affairs Job Details About...

Compliance Auditor - 2068863

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Job#: 2068863 Job Description: Position Overview:We are seeking an experienced Compliance Auditor to join our team. The ideal candidate...

Principal Regulatory Compliance Specialist

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 7 days ago

The Opportunity Our location at Lake Forest, IL is looking for a Principal Regulatory Compliance Specialist....

Analyst, Compliance

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 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...

Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Abbott Park, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Abbott Park, IL
  • 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...

US Regional Compliance Officer - Credit Ratings

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

The Role: As the US Regional Compliance Officer (RCO) and Designated Compliance Officer (DCO) of Morningstar DBRS (MDBRS), you will play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining a robust...

Senior Compliance Consultant(Underwriting)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of...

Compliance Associate

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

WHO WE AREHeadquartered in the historic Chicago Board of Trade, PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm that has been defining the industry for more than 25 years. While...

Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst

  • Springfield, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 14 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...

REMOTE Senior Compliance Associate

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago

Your primary focus will be on websites, social media content, press releases, and investor decks for our clients in the alternative investment space....

Remote Work

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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 Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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