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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Compliance Associate (BELL GARDENS, CA. 90201)

  • Fortiss
  • Bell Gardens, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bell Gardens, CA
  • 6 days ago

Overview Parkwest Bicycle Casino is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Compliance Associate to join our team. We are seeking a team player who wil provide clerical support to our Compliance...

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Compliance Associate - Ops

  • OnTrac
  • Commerce, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 6 days ago

OnTrac is hiring a Compliance Associate! Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy,...

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Compliance Officer, Compliance Distribution

  • Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 7 days ago

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities,...

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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Intuitive
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 13 days ago

Company Description It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive....

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Quality Compliance Associate I/II

  • Capricor Therapeutics
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago

Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is...

Hybrid

Regulatory Affairs Specialist - In-vitro Diagnostics

  • Randstad
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago

Advance your career in beautiful San Diego! A Top-Tier Global Life Sciences Leader is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist III for a hybrid role (3 days onsite). This position offers an...

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Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Dexcom, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago

BUSINESS Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist w/ Dexcom, Inc. 100% remote in San Diego, CA. EE telecom. & may report to office 1x quarter. 10% dom. trav'l req'd. Pay $114,691$152,300/yr. Email resume...

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Compliance and Risk Analyst

  • Neighborhood Healthcare
  • Escondido, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Escondido, CA
  • 18 days ago

ABOUT US: Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a...

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Compliance and Risk Analyst II-ALM/IRR

  • INSPYR Solutions
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago

Role : Compliance and Risk Analyst II-ALM/IRR Location : Los Angeles, CA Duration : 4+ month Contract Compensation : $40.00 - 48.00/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to...

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Vista, CA 1

  • Grifols
  • Vista, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Vista, CA
  • 26 days ago

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since...

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SVP, Senior Compliance Officer

  • PIMCO
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Personal trade surveillance Electronic communications monitoring (e communications) Political contributions Proxy voting Strong understanding of global equity and fixed income markets, including bonds, equities...

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Legal & Compliance Associate

  • Evolve Talent Partners
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago

The Company is seeking a Legal and Compliance Associate based in San Francisco who will skillfully and accurately assist in the coordination and execution of the Company's general legal and...

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Senior Compliance Officer, Card Schemes

  • Adyen
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice....

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Senior Compliance Officer, Card Network Specialist

  • Adyen
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice....

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Junior Small Business and Compliance Officer

  • Dutra Group
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Junior Small Business and Compliance Officer EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED SUMMARY The Junior Small Business Liaison and Compliance Officer (Junior SBLO) will support all Dutra...

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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
46.8%
Master's Degree
35.2%
Doctorate Degree
6.5%
Associate's Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.3%
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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