Compliance Associate Jobs in California

Compliance associate jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, technology, and biotech across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Major employers with a lasting hiring presence include Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and Salesforce, all of which maintain large compliance teams in California. The most in-demand specializations are financial crimes and anti-money laundering compliance, healthcare regulatory compliance, and privacy and data protection, reflecting California's strict regulatory environment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerAMS Fulfillment
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring17
Work type47% Hybrid
Top industryBiotechnology

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Seasonal Access & Compliance Associate
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Seasonal Access & Compliance Associate
AMS Fulfillment
Valencia, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
501-1,000

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Seasonal Safety & Compliance Associate
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Seasonal Safety & Compliance Associate
AMS Fulfillment
Valencia, California
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Customer Support
501-1,000

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Associate Director, Healthcare Compliance
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Associate Director, Healthcare Compliance
Denali Therapeutics
South San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$159k - $207k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
51-200

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Compliance Associate
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Compliance Associate
B CAPITAL
San Francisco, California
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Environmental Compliance Associate
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Environmental Compliance Associate
Environmental.com
Signal Hill, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$50k - $55k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Compliance Associate Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
4 jobs
San Diego
3 jobs
Redwood City
3 jobs
San Francisco
3 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Berkeley
2 jobs
Valencia
2 jobs
Alameda
1 job
Cerritos
1 job

Compliance Associate Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AMS Fulfillment2 open roles
The Voleon2 open roles
Revolution Medicines2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in compliance associate jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business administration, or a related field required
  • Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent certification preferred
  • One to three years of experience in regulatory compliance, audit, or risk management
  • Working knowledge of California consumer privacy laws including CCPA and CPRA
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing compliance reports and regulatory correspondence
  • Proficiency with compliance management software and Microsoft Office applications

Compliance Associate Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a compliance associate in California?

Most compliance associate roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related discipline as the baseline qualification. California does not issue a universal state compliance license, but employers in regulated industries strongly favor candidates who hold or are pursuing a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) designation through the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics or a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) for banking roles. Familiarity with California-specific regulations such as the CCPA is a consistent advantage.

Which companies hire compliance associates in California?

Employers hiring compliance associates in California right now include AMS Fulfillment, The Voleon, and Revolution Medicines, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's dense concentration of financial institutions, healthcare systems, and technology companies means the employer base is broad, with consistent openings across all three sectors.

Which California cities have the most compliance associate jobs?

The cities with the most compliance associate openings in California are Los Angeles, San Diego, and Redwood City. The distribution follows California's major industry clusters: Los Angeles and San Francisco drive the largest share of financial services and technology compliance hiring, while San Diego's biotech and life sciences sector sustains strong demand for regulatory and quality compliance roles.

Are there remote compliance associate jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of compliance associate openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the work involves reviewing documents, analyzing data, and communicating policy rather than being physically on-site. Privacy compliance, AML review, and policy writing roles tend to be the most consistently remote, while positions requiring direct oversight of physical operations or in-person audits are more likely to require an office presence.

How can I get hired as a compliance associate in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a paralegal, audit assistant, or regulatory affairs coordinator role at a California bank, health system, or biotech company, which are the adjacent positions that most often convert into compliance associate titles. Large California employers such as Bank of America's West Coast operations, UC Health system affiliates, and mid-size fintech firms in the Bay Area regularly bring on junior compliance analysts directly from legal support or operations backgrounds. Pursuing a CCEP or completing a CCPA privacy certification while in an entry role signals genuine commitment and gives candidates a concrete credential edge without prior compliance experience.

Where can I find and apply to compliance associate jobs in California?

You can find and apply to compliance associate jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred city, and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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