Compliance Consultant Jobs in California
Compliance Consultant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, technology, and cannabis regulation, with openings at every level from analyst-track junior consultants through senior advisory roles. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego anchor most of the hiring, with established employers such as Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and Deloitte consistently posting roles across their California operations. The most in-demand specialties include regulatory affairs, environmental compliance, and healthcare compliance under California-specific statutes. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.
Job Description:
What It Means to Be a Consultant at Crowe
Consulting is a dynamic business focused on solving problems for our clients and serving our core markets through innovative solutions. As technology and AI continue to reshape the consulting landscape, we are looking for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn. At Crowe, consultants are expected to build both technical and transferable skills, think critically, and use technology to solve real business problems. In this role, you will continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and explore how tools, including emerging AI capabilities, can improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes.
In management at Crowe, you play a pivotal role in leading teams, guiding project execution, and deepening client relationships. You are expected to contribute to account planning, identify opportunities to add value, and ensure high-quality delivery. As your responsibilities expand, you take on broader account ownership, balancing project leadership with growing involvement in client strategy and solution development.
Success in this role comes from a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence.
Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime Consulting Senior Manager
This role will lead complex consulting engagements supporting financial institutions, FinTechs, and other regulated organizations in assessing, designing, enhancing, and testing financial crime and regulatory compliance programs. The Senior Manager will combine technical compliance expertise, engagement leadership, and client relationship management to help organizations address regulatory expectations, strengthen compliance programs, and manage financial crime and regulatory risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex financial crime and regulatory compliance consulting engagements.
- Oversee compliance testing, audits, risk assessments, and program reviews.
- Advise clients on BSA/AML, sanctions, and regulatory compliance programs.
- Assess governance, policies, procedures, controls, and monitoring processes.
- Lead regulatory gap analyses and remediation initiatives.
- Translate regulatory expectations into practical compliance solutions.
- Manage engagement scope, timelines, quality, and client relationships.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders.
- Review deliverables for technical accuracy and consistency.
- Advise on compliance technology, analytics, and automation.
- Develop methodologies, tools, and repeatable delivery approaches.
- Mentor teams and support practice development and thought leadership.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant financial crime, compliance, audit, risk, or consulting experience.
- Experience leading complex consulting, audit, testing, or remediation engagements.
- Strong knowledge of BSA/AML and financial crime compliance requirements.
- Experience assessing and enhancing regulatory compliance programs and controls.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical recommendations.
- Strong communication skills with senior management and executive stakeholders.
- Experience managing teams, workstreams, and concurrent engagements.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- CAMS, CRCM, CFE, or similar certification preferred, or willingness to obtain one.
Preferred Experience
- Experience serving banks, FinTechs, payment providers, broker-dealers, asset managers, or similar institutions.
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations, remediation, or enforcement-related engagements.
- Experience with transaction monitoring, screening, customer risk rating, GRC, or compliance analytics.
- Experience with digital assets, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenized assets, custody, or blockchain-enabled payments.
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics, digital-asset monitoring, custody controls, and related regulatory expectations.
#LI-JB1 #LI-Hybrid #RegulatoryCompliance #FinancialCrime #RiskConsulting #GoCrowe #OurNewEra
We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $133,700.00 - $281,800.00 per year.
Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe provides professional services through two separate entities: Crowe LLP delivers audit and attest services, and Crowe Advisory LLC provides tax, advisory, consulting, and other nonattest services.
The Crowe Global network consists of more than 300 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 150 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest accounting networks in the world*. As independent members of Crowe Global, Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC serve clients worldwide. (*As of July 2026)
Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.
Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.
We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Crowe and are in need of an accommodation or require special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please visit our Applicant Assistance and Accommodations page for more information: https://careers.crowe.com/crowe-applicant-assistance-and-accommodation
Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.
Job Description:
What It Means to Be a Consultant at Crowe
Consulting is a dynamic business focused on solving problems for our clients and serving our core markets through innovative solutions. As technology and AI continue to reshape the consulting landscape, we are looking for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn. At Crowe, consultants are expected to build both technical and transferable skills, think critically, and use technology to solve real business problems. In this role, you will continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and explore how tools, including emerging AI capabilities, can improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes.
In management at Crowe, you play a pivotal role in leading teams, guiding project execution, and deepening client relationships. You are expected to contribute to account planning, identify opportunities to add value, and ensure high-quality delivery. As your responsibilities expand, you take on broader account ownership, balancing project leadership with growing involvement in client strategy and solution development.
Success in this role comes from a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence.
Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime Consulting Senior Manager
This role will lead complex consulting engagements supporting financial institutions, FinTechs, and other regulated organizations in assessing, designing, enhancing, and testing financial crime and regulatory compliance programs. The Senior Manager will combine technical compliance expertise, engagement leadership, and client relationship management to help organizations address regulatory expectations, strengthen compliance programs, and manage financial crime and regulatory risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex financial crime and regulatory compliance consulting engagements.
- Oversee compliance testing, audits, risk assessments, and program reviews.
- Advise clients on BSA/AML, sanctions, and regulatory compliance programs.
- Assess governance, policies, procedures, controls, and monitoring processes.
- Lead regulatory gap analyses and remediation initiatives.
- Translate regulatory expectations into practical compliance solutions.
- Manage engagement scope, timelines, quality, and client relationships.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders.
- Review deliverables for technical accuracy and consistency.
- Advise on compliance technology, analytics, and automation.
- Develop methodologies, tools, and repeatable delivery approaches.
- Mentor teams and support practice development and thought leadership.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant financial crime, compliance, audit, risk, or consulting experience.
- Experience leading complex consulting, audit, testing, or remediation engagements.
- Strong knowledge of BSA/AML and financial crime compliance requirements.
- Experience assessing and enhancing regulatory compliance programs and controls.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical recommendations.
- Strong communication skills with senior management and executive stakeholders.
- Experience managing teams, workstreams, and concurrent engagements.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- CAMS, CRCM, CFE, or similar certification preferred, or willingness to obtain one.
Preferred Experience
- Experience serving banks, FinTechs, payment providers, broker-dealers, asset managers, or similar institutions.
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations, remediation, or enforcement-related engagements.
- Experience with transaction monitoring, screening, customer risk rating, GRC, or compliance analytics.
- Experience with digital assets, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenized assets, custody, or blockchain-enabled payments.
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics, digital-asset monitoring, custody controls, and related regulatory expectations.
#LI-JB1 #LI-Hybrid #RegulatoryCompliance #FinancialCrime #RiskConsulting #GoCrowe #OurNewEra
We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $133,700.00 - $281,800.00 per year.
Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe provides professional services through two separate entities: Crowe LLP delivers audit and attest services, and Crowe Advisory LLC provides tax, advisory, consulting, and other nonattest services.
The Crowe Global network consists of more than 300 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 150 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest accounting networks in the world*. As independent members of Crowe Global, Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC serve clients worldwide. (*As of July 2026)
Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.
Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.
We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Crowe and are in need of an accommodation or require special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please visit our Applicant Assistance and Accommodations page for more information: https://careers.crowe.com/crowe-applicant-assistance-and-accommodation
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Compliance Consultant Job Market in California
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance consultant jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related compliance-adjacent field
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential preferred or required by many California employers
- Demonstrated knowledge of California regulatory frameworks including CCPA and CDPH requirements
- Three or more years of compliance, audit, or regulatory affairs experience in a relevant industry
- Strong written communication skills for policy documentation and regulatory reporting
- Proficiency with compliance management software and enterprise risk platforms such as Archer or MetricStream
Compliance Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance consultant in California?
Most compliance consultants in California enter the field through a bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related discipline, then build experience in audit, legal, or regulatory roles. There is no single California state license required across all compliance work, but many employers expect the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential issued by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. Specializations such as healthcare compliance or environmental compliance may require additional California-specific regulatory training.
How much do compliance consultants make in California?
Compliance consultants in California earn a median of about $96,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,530 for the lowest 10% to over $158,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliance consultants in California?
Employers hiring compliance consultants in California right now include Kaiser Permanente, Environmental Resources Management, and SIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's dense concentration of regulated industries, including financial institutions, health systems, and technology firms subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act, means demand is spread across large headquarters operations and mid-size regional firms alike.
Which California cities have the most compliance consultant jobs?
Fresno, Oakland, and Pasadena account for the most compliance consultant openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its concentration of financial services firms, health systems, and entertainment-sector regulatory work, while San Francisco draws heavily from fintech, banking, and technology companies subject to state privacy law, and San Diego's openings are driven largely by its biotech, pharmaceutical, and defense contractor base.
Are there remote compliance consultant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of compliance consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work involves document review, policy writing, and regulatory analysis that travels well off-site. Roles that require on-site audits or direct client access in regulated facilities tend to stay hybrid or in-person.
How can I get hired as a compliance consultant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior compliance analyst or compliance coordinator role, which large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente, major California-chartered banks, and Big Four advisory firms regularly post for candidates without direct consulting experience. Lateral moves from audit, paralegal, or risk analyst positions are common on-ramps. Earning the entry-level CCEP-I credential and completing coursework in California-specific regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, significantly strengthens an application for these roles.
Where can I find and apply to compliance consultant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to compliance consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly through each posting.
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