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Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Median salary

$136,550

Typical range

$69k – $228k

Job outlook

+5% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Compliance Managers Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Compliance Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $68,860

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Compliance Managers

    Established

    $136,550

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Compliance Managers

    Senior

    $182,070

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Key skills

A typical day

  • Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
  • Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
  • Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
  • File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
  • Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.

Fields of study

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