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INTRODUCTION
Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long-term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent plays an important role in Front Line Unit (“FLU”) compliance oversight, regulatory change management and compliance risk metrics management. Duties will include assisting the Lead of FLU BSA and Compliance Oversight to manage the FLU compliance oversight responsibilities and regulatory change management on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
FLU BSA and Compliance Oversight
- Manage monthly FLU BSA Officer meeting reporting materials, and quarterly FLU Subcommittee meeting reporting preparation, including data collection from each FLU BSA Officer and summarize into presentation format.
- Draft, seek review and approval of, and distribute minutes for bi-weekly and monthly one-on-one meetings with FLU BSA Officers. Review monthly BSA Officer meetings and quarterly FLU AMLCC Subcommittee meetings.
- Seek approvals from Subcommittee voting members in accordance with subcommittee charter requirements.
- Provide additional support to the Commodity Business Center (“CBC”), such as reviewing New/Roll Repo Requests and potential onboardings, to ensure proper identification and addressing of compliance risk by CBC.
- Maintain the Wolfsberg Questionnaire, conduct annual update in coordination with relevant stakeholders across multiple departments.
- Assist with responding to document requests from Internal Audit Department, LCD Compliance Monitoring and Testing Group, and others.
Regulatory Change Management
- Assist with preparing a monthly regulatory development newsletter to the Bank, outlining recent regulatory developments.
- Prepare the presentation materials of regulatory updates/enforcement actions for monthly BSA Officer meeting and quarterly FLU AMLCC Subcommittee meeting presentations.
- Prepare the summary reporting, with translations, of regulatory development for the Bank-wide Staff News and the submission to Head Office.
- Assist with tracking regulatory changes and their impact on the Bank.
- Provide administrative support to the regulatory change management process including, but not limited to, the regulatory tracker maintenance.
- Provides regulatory updates on climate risk for the Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) quarterly report to the Head Office and the ESG Committee.
FLU Compliance Testing and Compliance Risk Metrics
- Oversee the FLUs to maintain the FLU Compliance Control Inventory.
- Review the FLU compliance control testing plans.
- Collect and consolidate the monthly metrics from FLUs to monitor plan execution progresses and exception remediation status.
- Present the relevant metrics to the monthly meetings with FLU Quality Control Units (“QCUs”), the FLU AMLCC Subcommittee, and Enterprise Risk Oversight Committee for reporting and discussion.
- Hold monthly meetings with FLU QCUs on testing status.
- Assist with ad hoc tasks related to FLU Compliance Testing.
Other
- Assist with monthly and quarterly Compliance Metrics Heat Map Quality Control Other.
- Assist the Lead of FLU BSA and Compliance Oversight with other types of ad hoc assignments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting/Actuarial Science, Economics, Law, or a related quantitative discipline required.
- 0-3 years of Legal & Compliance related experience for Associate level.
- 0-3 years of experience in BSA/AML/CFT laws and regulations and OFAC/sanctions compliance for Associate level.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with the ability to provide practical solutions and able to reduce large amount of information into clear and concise summaries.
- Result-oriented and assertive of challenging situations.
- Solid interpersonal skills, enjoy working across multiple business lines and functions.
- Excellent communication skills: concise and clear written and verbal communications.
- Fast learner and attention to detail.
- Excellent in MS Excel (charts, graphs, VLOOKUP, pivot table, etc.), PowerPoint and Word.
- Highly flexible and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and change directions based on business demands and prioritize a diverse workload with multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency in both spoken and written Chinese is required.
- CAMS Certificate preferred but not required.
COMPENSATION
Actual salary is commensurate with candidate’s relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications. USD $42,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.
INTRODUCTION
Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long-term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent plays an important role in Front Line Unit (“FLU”) compliance oversight, regulatory change management and compliance risk metrics management. Duties will include assisting the Lead of FLU BSA and Compliance Oversight to manage the FLU compliance oversight responsibilities and regulatory change management on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
FLU BSA and Compliance Oversight
- Manage monthly FLU BSA Officer meeting reporting materials, and quarterly FLU Subcommittee meeting reporting preparation, including data collection from each FLU BSA Officer and summarize into presentation format.
- Draft, seek review and approval of, and distribute minutes for bi-weekly and monthly one-on-one meetings with FLU BSA Officers. Review monthly BSA Officer meetings and quarterly FLU AMLCC Subcommittee meetings.
- Seek approvals from Subcommittee voting members in accordance with subcommittee charter requirements.
- Provide additional support to the Commodity Business Center (“CBC”), such as reviewing New/Roll Repo Requests and potential onboardings, to ensure proper identification and addressing of compliance risk by CBC.
- Maintain the Wolfsberg Questionnaire, conduct annual update in coordination with relevant stakeholders across multiple departments.
- Assist with responding to document requests from Internal Audit Department, LCD Compliance Monitoring and Testing Group, and others.
Regulatory Change Management
- Assist with preparing a monthly regulatory development newsletter to the Bank, outlining recent regulatory developments.
- Prepare the presentation materials of regulatory updates/enforcement actions for monthly BSA Officer meeting and quarterly FLU AMLCC Subcommittee meeting presentations.
- Prepare the summary reporting, with translations, of regulatory development for the Bank-wide Staff News and the submission to Head Office.
- Assist with tracking regulatory changes and their impact on the Bank.
- Provide administrative support to the regulatory change management process including, but not limited to, the regulatory tracker maintenance.
- Provides regulatory updates on climate risk for the Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) quarterly report to the Head Office and the ESG Committee.
FLU Compliance Testing and Compliance Risk Metrics
- Oversee the FLUs to maintain the FLU Compliance Control Inventory.
- Review the FLU compliance control testing plans.
- Collect and consolidate the monthly metrics from FLUs to monitor plan execution progresses and exception remediation status.
- Present the relevant metrics to the monthly meetings with FLU Quality Control Units (“QCUs”), the FLU AMLCC Subcommittee, and Enterprise Risk Oversight Committee for reporting and discussion.
- Hold monthly meetings with FLU QCUs on testing status.
- Assist with ad hoc tasks related to FLU Compliance Testing.
Other
- Assist with monthly and quarterly Compliance Metrics Heat Map Quality Control Other.
- Assist the Lead of FLU BSA and Compliance Oversight with other types of ad hoc assignments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting/Actuarial Science, Economics, Law, or a related quantitative discipline required.
- 0-3 years of Legal & Compliance related experience for Associate level.
- 0-3 years of experience in BSA/AML/CFT laws and regulations and OFAC/sanctions compliance for Associate level.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with the ability to provide practical solutions and able to reduce large amount of information into clear and concise summaries.
- Result-oriented and assertive of challenging situations.
- Solid interpersonal skills, enjoy working across multiple business lines and functions.
- Excellent communication skills: concise and clear written and verbal communications.
- Fast learner and attention to detail.
- Excellent in MS Excel (charts, graphs, VLOOKUP, pivot table, etc.), PowerPoint and Word.
- Highly flexible and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and change directions based on business demands and prioritize a diverse workload with multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency in both spoken and written Chinese is required.
- CAMS Certificate preferred but not required.
COMPENSATION
Actual salary is commensurate with candidate’s relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications. USD $42,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase18
- Invenergy6
- IQ-EQ5
- New York Life4
- Biogen3
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management10
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
- Banking & Financial Services4
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Fintech3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field
- Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as FINRA, SOX, HIPAA, or BSA
- One to three years of experience in compliance, legal, audit, or risk functions
- Proficiency with case management or GRC software platforms
- Strong written communication skills for drafting policies, memos, and reports
- CAMS, CCEP, or equivalent compliance certification preferred or required
Tips for Your Compliance Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to the regulatory context
Compliance associate job listings often name a specific regulatory framework, such as FINRA, HIPAA, or SOX. Mirror that language in your resume's experience bullets so screeners and applicant tracking systems flag your application as an exact match.
Earn a recognized entry-level certification first
A Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager credential or a CAMS certification for AML-focused roles signals genuine commitment on a resume with limited direct experience. Hiring managers in financial services treat these as differentiators, not optional extras.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compliance associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target smaller compliance teams deliberately
Boutique banks, regional insurers, and mid-size fintech companies often hire compliance associates to own a full process area rather than support a specialist. Those roles build breadth faster and appear consistently in listings outside major metro job postings.
Prepare a regulatory scenario answer in advance
Interviewers for compliance roles routinely ask how you'd respond to a potential policy violation from a colleague in another department. Rehearse a structured answer that names the internal escalation path, documentation step, and outcome, using a plausible scenario from your target industry.
Negotiate title and scope, not only pay
Compliance associate offers vary widely in how much independent case work versus administrative support the role involves. Before accepting, ask directly what percentage of the role involves independent file review versus supporting senior staff, because that shapes your career trajectory more than starting pay does.
Compliance Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compliance associates?
The companies hiring the most compliance associates right now include JPMorganChase, Invenergy, and IQ-EQ, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and insurance carriers tend to carry the deepest and most consistent hiring volume for this role.
How many compliance associate jobs are remote?
About 55% of compliance associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability varying significantly by industry. Privacy and data governance roles, along with policy writing and training functions, are more likely to be fully remote than positions requiring on-site file reviews, transaction monitoring, or direct coordination with regulated business units.
How do you become a compliance associate?
Start with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, then pursue an entry-level position in audit, legal operations, risk, or a compliance coordinator role to build direct exposure. Earning a recognized credential such as CAMS or CCEP strengthens your candidacy. Tailor your resume to the specific regulatory environment of each employer, whether that's banking, healthcare, or technology.
Can you get a compliance associate job without direct compliance experience?
Yes, candidates with backgrounds in audit, legal support, risk analysis, or financial operations regularly transition into compliance associate roles because the analytical and documentation skills transfer directly. Highlighting exposure to regulatory frameworks, policy adherence, or internal controls work in previous roles helps bridge the gap. Earning a compliance-specific certification before applying also signals commitment to hiring managers reviewing applicants without a dedicated compliance title.
What does the compliance associate interview process look like?
Most compliance associate interviews involve a recruiter screen focused on regulatory background and communication skills, followed by one or two rounds with the compliance manager and a senior team member. Expect scenario-based questions about how you'd handle a potential violation, escalate concerns, or interpret a regulatory requirement. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to draft a brief policy memo or summarize a regulation in plain language.
Where can I find and apply to compliance associate jobs?
You can find and apply to compliance associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your regulatory background, industry preference, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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