Compliance Specialist Jobs in California

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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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Valencia, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Valencia, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Job Description As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, compiling, drafting, and filing US and EU...

Staff International Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Summary As Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting MMS Dispensing products consisting of Medical Devices and Non-Medical Devices along with associated Software...

Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Shockwave Medical

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job title Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Shockwave Medical Function Regulatory Affairs Group Sub function Regulatory Affairs Category Experienced Analyst, Regulatory Affairs (P5) Location...

Remote Work

Financial Compliance Auditor III

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Financial Compliance Auditor III Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid) 3-Month Contract to Hire Job ID 25-09689 Solugenix is assisting a client, a health insurance company, in their search for a Financial...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist, NPD

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain...

QA Compliance Associate II

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the...

Insurance Product Development Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs....

Financial Compliance Auditor III

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

#202877 Financial Compliance Auditor III LOS ANGELES, CA DATE: Yesterday Overview PLACEMENT TYPE: Temporary SALARY: up to $55.53/hr START DATE: 07.14.2025 Make a real impact on healthcare...

Employment Law Counseling and Compliance Associate

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities Provide legal advice and counseling to clients on various employment law matters, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour issues...

Compliance Officer

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 9 days ago

Mudflap serves the $800B trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy. Our market-leading payment products help truckers save thousands of dollars on fuel (their #1 business expense), while...

Compliance Coordinator University of California Riverside

  • Riverside, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 9 days ago

Compliance Coordinator Job ID: Location: Main Campus - UCR Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Category: Athletics Salary: $51,600 - $87,000 Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%) Organization: UCR Intercollegiate...

Ant Group-US Sanctions Compliance Officer-Sunnyvale CA

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 10 days ago

Ant Star Ant Group-US Sanctions Compliance Officer-Sunnyvale CA Risk Management-Risk Strategy Operation Basic information Location: Sunnyvale Working years: More than 5 years Department: Ant Group...

Specialist-Compliance (100297)

  • Torrance, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 10 days ago

The Senior Fraud Prevention Specialist is responsible for identifying high-risk transactions, researching suspicious activity and communicating with the Compliance Specialist for appropriate reporting...

Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Business Partnerships).

  • Alameda, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 11 days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Urology

  • Irvine, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 11 days ago

Additional Location(s): US-CA-Irvine; US-CA-Valencia; US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Maple Grove Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston...

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Compliance Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Cannabis Compliance, Testing, and Research
Identify legal operations in the cannabis industry and investigate how research and development can advance cannabis science. Learn compliance and testing methods related to analytical chemistry...
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...
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...

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Salary for Compliance Specialist Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.6%
Master's Degree
35.3%
Doctorate Degree
6.4%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
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 California
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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