Compliance Specialist Jobs in North Carolina

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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Quality & Compliance Associate- Pharmaceutical/ Life Sciences

  • Durham, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 6 hours ago

Quality & Compliance Associate- Pharmaceutical/ Life Sciences Job ID 224606 Posted 12-Jun-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Risk Management Location(s) Durham -...

Finance Risk Compliance Consultant

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 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...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago

Part-Time Regulatory Affairs Specialist Location: Durham, NC (Hybrid) Industry: Flavor, Fragrance, Food, Brewing, Distilling, Confectionery, Nutraceutical Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, flexible...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Part-Time Regulatory Affairs Specialist Location: Durham, NC (Hybrid) Industry: Flavor, Fragrance, Food, Brewing, Distilling, Confectionery, Nutraceutical Schedule: Monday-Friday...

Compliance Consultant, Advertising Review

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 3 days ago

Alternate Locations:** Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska) **Work Arrangement:** Hybrid Preferred...

Lead Compliance Officer Global Surveillance Oversight (GSO)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Compliance Officer in Corporate Risk as part Trade Surveillance Oversight Team. This role will be responsible for providing oversight of the front-line Market Conduct...

Senior Compliance Officer - Credit

  • Nashville, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, NC
  • 4 days ago

CIG deploys it strategies across various vehicles including CLOs, separately managed accounts, private funds, mutual funds, and other commingled vehicles....

Regulatory Compliance Associate

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago

WHO WE ARE Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices - located in the fastest growing cities in the US -...

Lead Compliance Officer Global Surveillance Oversight (GSO)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Compliance Officer in Corporate Risk as part Trade Surveillance Oversight Team. This role will be responsible for providing oversight of the front-line Market Conduct...

Senior Financial Aid Specialist - Compliance

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 10 days ago

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

GRC Analyst - Compliance

  • NC
  • 10 days ago
  • NC
  • 10 days ago

The GRC Compliance Analyst will facilitate the completion of industry, regulatory, and customer audit requests to accurately reflect NetApp's security and compliance posture to current and...

Chemical Compliance Associate

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 11 days ago

CK Group are recruiting for a Chemical Compliance Associate, to join a chemicals and materials manufacturer, at their site based near Sheffield, on a 12 month maternity cover contract. The...

Risk And Compliance Analyst

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago

The Risk and Compliance Analyst will play a critical role in driving the successful execution of a detailed analysis of Controls for our client's Commercial Banking environment. The Risk and...

International Business Compliance Analyst

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 13 days ago

Job Description International Business Compliance Analyst 4100 Beechwood Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410 GROFF Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm OVERVIEW: As a full time,...

Risk Compliance Officer II - Compliance Testing

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 27 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 27 days ago

Location: On site in Memphis, TN, Johnson City, TN, Orlando, FL, Miami Lakes, FL, Asheboro, NC, Knoxville, TN, Longwood, FL, Birmingham, AL Summary The primary responsibility of this position is...

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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 North Carolina

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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