Compliance Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Chelmsford, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA
  • 2 days ago

Expected Travel : Up to 10% Requisition ID : 11911 About Teleflex Incorporated As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist/Senior RA Specialist (East Coast preferred) Location of Work Albany, New York; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, Massachusetts; Charlotte, NC; Cleveland, OH;...

Conflicts Compliance Officer

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago

KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds....

Compliance Officer

  • Boston, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 6 days ago

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put...

GCS Compliance Assurance Analyst, AVP-1

  • Quincy, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Quincy, MA
  • 6 days ago

Who we are looking for State Street seeks to recruit an GCS Compliance Assurance Analyst responsible for responding to violations or failure to comply with cyber/information security policy at...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Biologics

  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 7 days ago

Requisition Number: 67375 Corning is vital to progress in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and...

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

About Us Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist I

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom the moment of birth...

Senior Analyst, Compliance - AML Modeling

  • Boston, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 10 days ago

Sr. Analyst, Compliance - AML ModelingBoston, United States of America The Sr. Analyst, AML Models - Compliance monitors activities to minimize the company's exposure to Compliance and AML risk....

Finance Risk Compliance - Consultant/Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 11 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...

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) seeks to hire a Technical Compliance Coordinator for its Sports Wagering Division. Under the direction of the Sports Wagering Division Chief, this...

Compliance Risk Analyst

  • Marlborough, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA
  • 12 days ago

Compliance Risk Analyst Marlborough, Massachusetts | Full Time Temporary/Contract | $ 30 - $ 33 per hour February 26, 2025 | Job ID: FT1404828AM_... Job Summary Compliance Risk Analyst - Hybrid /...

Senior Transaction Compliance Associate

  • Boston, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 12 days ago

Firm Overview We are a leading global investment firm and aim to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios...

Technical Compliance Coordinator, Sports Wagering

  • Boston, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 13 days ago

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) seeks to hire a Technical Compliance Coordinator for its Sports Wagering Division. Under the direction of the Sports Wagering Division Chief, this...

Compliance Risk Analyst - Junior

  • Framingham, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 19 days ago

Compliance Risk Analyst - Junior Framingham, MA 01701 Posted: 01/29/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Administrative Job Number: 628724 Country: United States Is job remote?: No Job...

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Compliance Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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Build the background needed to understand key cybersecurity compliance and industry standards. The knowledge gained in this course is critical for any cybersecurity role you would like to acquire...

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Salary for Compliance Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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