Compliance Managers

Also Called: Compliance Director, Compliance Manager, Environmental Manager, Environmental Program Manager

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$67,370

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Compliance Managers do

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

  • Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
  • Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
  • Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Photocopiers
  • Notebook computers
  • Laser printers
  • Special purpose telephones
  • Laser fax machine

Technology

Project management software
Microsoft Project
Microsoft SharePoint
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Compliance software
Actimize Brokerage Compliance Solutions
Thomson Reuters Paisley Enterprise GRC

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Knowledge

Safety and Government
law and government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
management
customer service
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Education

  • 63% Bachelor's degree
  • 14% Master's degree
  • 9% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cartographers & Photogrammetrists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Compliance Managers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Management Analysts

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Clearfield - Job Corps

    Clearfield, Utah

  • Earle C. Clements - Job Corps

    Morganfield, Kentucky

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Dependability
  • Persistence
  • Self Control

Values

  • Achievement
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Compliance Managers across the country typically make.

$32.39 / hour
$67,370 /year

Entry Level

$64.21 / hour
$133,560 /year

Median Level

$108.23 / hour
$225,120 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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