Compliance Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Title: Regulatory Affairs Specialist Job Type: Regular Company: Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division Department: Clinical Trials Office Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company seeks a Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Resp. include ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, GMP and industry standards. Maintain and validate SOP to ensure...

Finance Risk Compliance Consultant

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Job Description In 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 greater...

Ice Cream Compliance Associate Manager, North America

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ
  • 2 days ago

By leveraging the capabilities of our planning, transportation, and warehousing teams, the Import/export Compliance Specialist ensures the seamless movement of ice cream products across borders....

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Posting Details Posted: June 12, 2025 Full-Time Remote Locations Showing 1 location Nationwide Opportunity- Remote Princeton, NJ 08540, USA Job Details Description Location: Remote near any...

Quality Assurance And Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist Job Description As a Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting all activities...

Compliance Associate II

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Sun Pharma is the world's fourth largest generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Post Market

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Post Market - req1434** **OVERVIEW** Reporting to the Director Regulatory Affairs, the Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for complaint handling,...

Remote Work

Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance

  • Newark, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance Herzing University paid time off, remote work United States, Jersey, ark Jun 04, 2025 Description To participate in a remote work arrangement,...

Vice President-Control Room and Research Compliance Officer

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 17 days ago

Review BNPP Exane Equity Research Reports (incl....

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Bogota, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 17 days ago

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist Description The Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist will be responsible for supporting local Quality and Regulatory strategies,...

Work Flexibility: Hybrid We are seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist to join our Mako and Enabling Technology business within the Joint Replacement Division to be based hybrid two to three days...

Regulatory Compliance Officer

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 22 days ago

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OFFICER (Piscataway, NJ): (multiple pos.) assist with controls, deviations, incidents, nonconformances (PD/PK/WH); perform reviews/updates of SOPs; ensure adherence to SOP,...

About This Role Support the FSTDO Standards & Compliance Manager in work related to ensuring FSTDO standards and regulatory compliance for the assigned region, responsibilities include but not...

Regional FSTDO Standards & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

  • Whippany, NJ
  • 26 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ
  • 26 days ago

About This Role Support the FSTDO Standards & Compliance Manager in work related to ensuring FSTDO standards and regulatory compliance for the assigned region, responsibilities include but not...

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Compliance Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Construction Ethics and Compliance
Some of the largest construction firms in the world have faced the prospect of multi-million fines for significant breaches of ethics and compliance recently from bribery and collusion to modern...
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...
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 New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in New Jersey 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
3.3%
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 New Jersey
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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