Compliance Specialist Jobs in Virginia

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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Stroke Compliance Coordinator Registered Nurse RN

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Johnston-Willis Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an)...

Sr. Business Analyst - Compliance Risk Management

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Sr. Business Analyst - Compliance Risk Management Summary: We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst as a key analytical thought leader in the US Card Compliance Testing team. Our team is...

UZURV- Compliance Associate

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

A little bit about us UZURV is a 170+ person, growing technology company based in Richmond, VA. The company operates in 15 states and is now expanding nationally. As an Adaptive Transportation...

Medical Necessity Coding Compliance Coordinator

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 3 days ago

Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Necessity Compliance Coordinator? At Parallon, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300...

Compliance Associate

  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago

Background Information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US...

Analyst, Compliance (Remote Consideration)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

Alternate Locations:** Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Work...

Remote Work

Risk and Compliance Analyst - US Based Remote

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 days ago

Information security and Data Privacy are at the core of Anywhere and your work efforts will help identify, protect, and govern sensitive data for our business areas as well as internal and...

Remote Work

Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

Chief Compliance Officer

  • McLean, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 6 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The CCO is responsible for overseeing and administering the firm’s compliance program, ensuring adherence to SEC, FINRA, and other regulatory requirements. This role ensures...

Chief Compliance Officer - Wealth Management

  • McLean, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 10 days ago

Our client is a top Wealth Management Firm that provides comprehensive financial planning, retirement and tax planning, estate planning, risk management, and investment management services....

Sr Principal Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 14 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Senior Information Security Risk & Compliance Analyst

  • Nelsonia, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Nelsonia, VA
  • 18 days ago

Senior Information Security Risk & Compliance Analyst Location: Onsite Virginia Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Risk & Compliance Analyst to join our team...

Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst

  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 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...

Inpatient Coding Integrity Specialist

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Necessity Compliance Coordinator? At Parallon, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300...

Medical Necessity Coding Compliance Coordinator

  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Necessity Compliance Coordinator? At Parallon, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300...

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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 Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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