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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Compliance Officer - Program Management (Marketing and Governance)

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 11 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...

Senior Compliance Officer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 hours ago

CORPORATE PROFILE Ziegler is a specialty investment bank with unique expertise in complex credit structures and advisory services. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices...

Junior Compliance Officer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 hours ago

CORPORATE PROFILE Ziegler is a specialty investment bank with unique expertise in complex credit structures and advisory services. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices...

Core Compliance Officer - remote

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Performance Trust Since 1994, we have pioneered revolutionary analytics, education, and decision-making with like-minded teammates and clients to deliver outperformance. We create unimaginable...

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Regulatory Compliance Associate Attorney - L3.5.2025.1-APB-4658

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

at Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Beacon Hill Legal is working with a well-established law firm seeking a Regulatory Attorney with FDA, FTC,...

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Material Compliance Associate

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Career Category Regulatory Job Description Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared missionto serve...

Regulatory Compliance Associate Attorney

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

Regulatory Compliance Associate Attorney Chicago, Illinois | Direct (Permanent) Full Time | $ 150,000 - $ 200,000 per year March 05, 2025 | Job ID: L3.5.2025.1-APB_... Job Summary Beacon Hill...

Principal Compliance Program Specialist - Compliance Monitoring and Testing

  • Riverwoods, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL
  • 5 days ago

The Principal Compliance Specialist will be responsible for executing risk-based compliance monitoring and testing for the purpose of independently validating business line adherence to applicable laws...

Regulatory Compliance Specialist 4

  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

Regulatory Compliance Specialist 4 Company: Oracle Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 3/6/25, 3:33 AM Job Description Manage the development and implementation process of a specific company product...

Compliance Officer (Testing), Remote

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

About Byline Bank: Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has...

Sr. Compliance Officer (Complaints, Hybrid, IL)

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

About Byline Bank: Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has...

Compliance Coordinator - A1408603CHI-4658

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

at Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Beacon Hill is hiring! We have partnered with a growing technology company in downtown Chicago in hiring a...

Lead Data Analyst - Compliance Monitoring (remote)

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 11 days ago

at AMERISOURCEBERGEN SERVICES CORPORATION in Romeoville, Illinois, United States Job Description Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our...

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Finance Risk Compliance - Consultant/Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

Job Description In Strategy & Consulting we work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world's leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive...

Risk & Compliance Analyst Sr IT

  • Bannockburn, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Bannockburn, IL
  • 12 days ago

at Stericycle, Inc. in Bannockburn, Illinois, United States Job Description Work Location: Bannockburn, IL Position Purpose: The Risk & Compliance Analyst Sr IT will be responsible for defining...

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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
35.0%
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 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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