Compliance Specialist Jobs in New York

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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AFC Compliance Officer

  • New York, NY
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 21 hours ago

funds, private funds AFC qualifications, e.g....

CMS Materials Compliance Associate

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a CMS Materials Compliance Associate Position type: Fulltime Duration: Permanent Location: New York, NY As a Federal & Integrated Products Materials you...

Corporate Banking Compliance Officer, Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worlds leading financial groups. Across the globe, were...

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Financial Compliance Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Guided by our company Purpose of "Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities," we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department. We drive a high-performance...

Legal and Compliance Analyst

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 2 days ago

Overview Hudson Valley Credit Union is currently recruiting for the position of Legal and Compliance Analyst. Primary Function: support the management, optimization, and analysis within our legal...

Join us as a Financial Crime Compliance Officer, where you will support governance, oversight, and regulatory compliance efforts within Americas Financial Crime Compliance, through the enhancement...

Research, Marketing, and Content Compliance Officer - SVP (Hybrid)

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Serves as a senior Research, Marketing, and Content Compliance Officer for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) responsible for establishing internal strategies, policies, procedures,...

Compliance Officer FCM Advisor

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

The Group provides access to the world's major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and...

Compliance Officer

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Support the business in remaining compliant within the regulatory environment and managing their risk. Work on the identification, assessment, measurement, mitigation and monitoring of compliance...

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst (R91047)

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Wellington Management Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst (R91047) in New York , New York Full Job DescriptionAbout UsWellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities...

Senior Manager, Markets Compliance Officer

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Requisition ID: 219504 Salary Range: 117,400.00 - 224,700.00 Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to,...

Senior Compliance Officer, VP - Reg & Exam Mgmt (Hybrid)

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

Serves as a risk officer for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM)s Exam Management and Regulatory Liaison Office responsible for the promotion, support, monitoring and reporting on Citis...

Senior Compliance Officer - Advisory, Index/Research, Data & Analytics

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

Description & Requirements The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy...

Senior Compliance Examiner II, OTC Derivatives

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a...

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 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...

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Compliance Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Compliance Specialist Jobs in New York

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in New York 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 New York
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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