Compliance Associate Jobs

Compliance Associate jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, insurance, and technology, at levels from entry-level to senior associate, with specializations in regulatory affairs, AML and BSA compliance, and privacy and data governance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles244+
Top stateNew York
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryBiotechnology

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Compliance - Employee Conduct Senior Officer - Associate
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Compliance - Employee Conduct Senior Officer - Associate
JPMorganChase
Tampa, Florida
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$90k - $139k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Compliance Associate
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Compliance Associate
KeyBank
Brooklyn, Ohio
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
$57k - $87k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Regulatory and Trade Compliance Associate
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Regulatory and Trade Compliance Associate
Sandvik
Tavares, Florida
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Sr. Associate II, Compliance
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Sr. Associate II, Compliance
Biogen
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Associate Director, Broker-Dealer Compliance
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Associate Director, Broker-Dealer Compliance
PINE Advisor Solutions
Denver, Colorado
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
$80k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Compliance Associate Job Market

Who's Hiring

JPMorganChase8 open roles
Pyramid ETC Companies5 open roles
Oscar Health4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Insurance

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, Pyramid ETC Companies, and Oscar Health, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 65% of compliance associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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