Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager Job Description

Compliance managers need solid statistical, analytics and organizational skills. Candidates should possess the ability to collaborate and build partnerships with multiple business units within a financial services institution. A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting is expected; an advanced degree is preferred. A least two to four years of related experience and systems proficiency are required. A professional certification in auditing or compliance, such as a certified internal auditor (CIA) or certified regulatory compliance manager (CRCM) designation, is preferred.

Typical compliance manager duties:

Creating and reviewing regulatory compliance documentation

Coordinating the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures resulting from new laws and regulations

Applying and interpreting audit and compliance requirements for various departments

Working closely with the compliance director and other senior executives

Designing and coordinating the preparation and ongoing review of policies, procedures, training materials and other communication tools to ensure departments meet compliance requirements

Coordinating regulatory exams and internal business unit audits

Interacting with external auditors on matters related to audits of the organization’s internal controls

Establishing self-audit and compliance monitoring programs

Reviewing and assessing potential fraud activity and developing fraud detection tools

Filing regulatory reports and other documentation

Coordinating rollout and training of new or updated policies and directives when required

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Salary for Compliance Manager

93000 - 143500

Low

93000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

121250

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

143500

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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