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
  • 20 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 20 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)...

Grants and Contracts Financial Compliance Analyst

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 21 hours ago

Grants and Contracts Financial Compliance Analyst University of Virginia, United States about 6 hours ago Location: Charlottesville, VIRGINIA Analysts assist with developing, interpreting, and...

Compliance Officer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

Overview Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Compliance Officer. Virginia Housing is one of the nations leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain...

Fiscal Compliance Auditor

  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago

Title: Fiscal Compliance Auditor State Role Title: Auditor I Hiring Range: $69,000 - $75,286 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: Dept of Health Agency Website: Recruitment...

Contracts and Grants Financial Compliance Analyst

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 12 days ago

UVA Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is seeking a Contracts and Grants Financial Compliance Analyst to join their team. Reporting to the Assistant Director of OSP Post Award, this position...

Medical Necessity Compliance Coordinator

  • Salem, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 12 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 Compliance Coordinator

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 13 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...

Finance Risk Compliance - Consultant/Manager

  • Arlington, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 14 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...

WGL - Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Springfield, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 14 days ago

For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin,...

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values...

Sr. Business Analyst - Compliance Risk Management

  • McLean, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 20 days 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...

Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Analyst

  • Dulles, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Dulles, VA
  • 21 days ago

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our...

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Benefits Analyst (Compliance and Data) - Hybrid

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 25 days ago

Department: Human Resources Classification: HR Analyst 1 Job Category: Classified Staff Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type:...

Amazon Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Medical Devices Operational Compliance Center (MD-OCC) in Arlington , Virginia Description Amazon Devices and Services is an innovative research and...

Government Funding Compliance Consultant - Director

  • Richmond, VA
  • 28 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 28 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE) Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus...

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Compliance Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
35.0%
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 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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