Compliance Jobs in Tennessee
Compliance jobs in Tennessee are in steady demand, concentrated in healthcare, financial services, banking, and manufacturing, with openings at every level from entry-level compliance analyst through senior compliance officer and director. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville account for the largest share of hiring, anchored by employers such as HCA Healthcare, Regions Bank, and Tennessee Valley Authority. The most sought-after specializations across the state are healthcare regulatory compliance, financial compliance, and environmental health and safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Introduction
Last year alone, HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours impacting our communities. As an Ethics & Compliance Director with TriStar Skyline Medical Center, you can be a leader in an organization that is devoted to giving!
Benefits
TriStar Skyline Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
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Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
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401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
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Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
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Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
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Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
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Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
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Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
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Colleague recognition program
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Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as an Ethics & Compliance Director. We care for our communities and employees! HCA Hope Fund in fourteen years reached a historic milestone: $50 million in help to our colleagues in need. Last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Ethics & Compliance Officer (ECO) provides leadership for the respective facility’s Ethics and Compliance Program. In this Senior Leadership role, the ECO must encourage and stimulate a culture of ethical sensitivity and compliant behavior. The ECO’s leadership role is not limited to facility colleagues. The ECO may from time-to-time interact with some of the non-employee stakeholders covered by the Code of Conduct; including patients, affiliated physicians, third-party payers, regulators, the communities served, suppliers, volunteers, shareholders, and in some cases, joint venture partners. This position reports to the hospital CEO and is a member of the Senior Leadership team.
What you will do in this role:
- Oversee all aspects of the HCA Ethics and Compliance Program.
- Conduct Ethics Line and Internal EC Investigations ensuring no retaliation for good faith reporting.
- Act as EC Consultant to staff.
- Prepare and conduct FECC meetings and submit quarterly minutes to Division.
- Conduct and/or oversee Orientation and Refresher Code of Conduct Training.
- Monitor training of responsible leaders to ensure compliance training requirements are attained.
- Coordinate Annual Physician Relationship Training for new and existing leadership.
- Investigate, prepare, and submit reports for Internal Compliance Reporting.
- Coordinate, review, and monitor HIPAA Reportable Issues.
- Educate, distribute, and monitor compliance with HCA Policies.
- Review Local Vendor Contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (Physician Owned Vendors/Distributors).
- Coordinate and support corporate monitoring and auditing procedures.
- Review internal audit reports and investigative reports.
- Identify trends related to ethics and compliance within the facility.
- Serve as the liaison to the facility’s board.
- Oversee facility compliance with records retention requirements.
- Review and approve payments to referral sources.
- Oversee Government Contract Compliance.
- Oversee physician contracting and monitor for compliance.
What qualifications you will need:
- Bachelors Degree in Business or related field of study is required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of related experience strongly preferred.
TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 350+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center, a state designated Level 1 Trauma Center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program, an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and serves the North Nashville community as a leading provider of emergency heart care.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Become a manager with an organization that invests in your career while giving to the community. We are seeking distinguished applicants for our Ethics & Compliance Director opening. Help HCA Healthcare create healthier tomorrows for patients and communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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- Banking & Financial Services
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential or equivalent recognized in Tennessee
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, healthcare administration, or a related field
- Working knowledge of Tennessee regulatory frameworks and applicable federal compliance standards
- Demonstrated experience conducting audits, risk assessments, or compliance program reviews
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA or financial regulations such as BSA and AML
- Strong written communication skills for policy documentation, reporting, and regulatory correspondence
Compliance Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance in Tennessee?
Most compliance roles in Tennessee require a bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or healthcare administration, combined with a recognized certification such as the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) offered through the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. Tennessee does not require a single state-issued compliance license, but employers in regulated sectors like healthcare and banking expect industry-specific credentials. Building experience through audit, legal, or risk analysis roles strengthens a candidacy significantly.
How much do compliances make in Tennessee?
Compliances in Tennessee earn a median of about $63,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,460 for the lowest 10% to over $117,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliances in Tennessee?
Employers hiring compliances in Tennessee right now include Easter Seals, Vanderbilt Health, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's concentration of major healthcare systems, regional banks, and large manufacturers means compliance hiring is active across multiple regulated industries statewide.
Which Tennessee cities have the most compliance jobs?
Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga have the most compliance openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because it is home to the headquarters of major healthcare corporations and financial institutions, while Memphis draws compliance demand from logistics, banking, and healthcare sectors, and Knoxville benefits from the presence of large energy and manufacturing employers including Tennessee Valley Authority.
Are there remote compliance jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and compliance is one of the more remote-friendly professional fields because much of the work involves document review, policy analysis, and reporting rather than on-site presence. About 39% of compliance openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the role. Positions in financial compliance, data privacy, and policy development are most frequently listed as fully remote.
How can I get hired as a compliance in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for compliance analyst or compliance coordinator roles at Tennessee's large healthcare systems or regional banks, which regularly hire candidates from adjacent fields such as auditing, paralegal work, or quality assurance. Employers like HCA Healthcare and Regions Bank run structured onboarding programs that bring in professionals transitioning from related roles. Earning an entry-level credential such as the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) through the Health Care Compliance Association substantially improves competitiveness for candidates without direct compliance experience.
Where can I find and apply to compliance jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to compliance jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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