Compliance Specialist Jobs in Texas

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 Consultant, Funds Management

  • Austin, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Alternate Locations:** Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Boston, MA (Massachusetts); Dover, NH (New Hampshire); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Work from Home **Work Arrangement:** Hybrid Preferred : Preferred...

Remote Work

About this role:** Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Compliance Officer to join the Regulatory Change & Inventory Management (RCIM) team within Wells Fargo Compliance. Learn more about the...

Risk and Compliance Analyst

  • Dallas, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 19 hours ago

Texas Capital is built to help businesses and their leaders. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to bring the best of the big firms at a scale that works for our clients, with highly...

693/O&P NERC Regulatory Compliance Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago

The NERC Regulatory Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with NERC, FERC, and regional reliability standards across fossil fuel and renewable energy sites....

Comptroller- Risk & Compliance Associate/ Analyst

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Comptroller- Risk & Compliance Associate/ Analyst ( 00050994 ) Organization : COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Primary Location : Texas-Austin Work Locations : Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001)...

Cyber Security Risk & Compliance Analyst

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

The Cyber Security Risk & Compliance Analyst will support all aspects of cyber security governance, risk and compliance activities. This will include performing cyber security assessments, cyber...

Compliance, Consumer Compliance, Associate, Richardson TX

  • Richardson, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Richardson, TX
  • 2 days ago

Global Compliance Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance...

Taxpayer Compliance Officer I (Regulatory Compliance Officer I)

  • Del Rio, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Del Rio, TX
  • 2 days ago

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A Regulatory Compliance Officer I (RCO I) is responsible for ensuring compliance with state liquor laws and cigarette tax laws as applied to the importation of alcoholic...

Regulatory Affairs Analyst II

  • DFW Airport, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • DFW Airport, TX
  • 4 days ago

Regulatory Affairs Analyst II Waters Corporation Bangalore, IN Overview The Regulatory Affairs Specialist II has primary responsibility for provision of In Vitro Diagnostic regulatory support to...

Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Level 3

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 8 days ago

Description: You will be the Regulatory Compliance Specialist for the Logistics Information Technology (LogIT) Product Support Provider (PSP) Team....

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Associate

  • Houston, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 9 days ago

The Weaver Experience Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to...

Regulatory Affairs Specialist III (Plano, TX)

  • Plano, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 9 days ago

The Regulatory Affairs Level III (Senior Specialist) position is responsible for global product registrations and ensuring regulatory compliance in the design, manufacturing, and sales of medical...

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Memphis, TN)

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 9 days ago

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you passionate about navigating regulatory landscapes? Do you thrive in fast-paced...

Compliance Officer, Financial Crimes

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago

The Compliance Officer, Global Financial Crimes Group will assist the head of the Global Financial Crimes Group (FCG) with the ongoing activities related to the development, implementation and...

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst, Specialist

  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 days ago

What You'll Do Support the development and maintenance of our operational and key control inventories. Design and document control objectives, performance procedures, and testing protocols....

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Compliance Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Cybersecurity Compliance and System Administration
Build the background needed to understand key cybersecurity compliance and industry standards. The knowledge gained in this course is critical for any cybersecurity role you would like to acquire...
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 Texas

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Highest Education Level

Compliance Specialists in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.7%
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 Texas
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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