Compliance Jobs in Wisconsin
Compliance jobs in Wisconsin draw consistent demand across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and insurance, with openings at every level from entry-level analysts to chief compliance officers. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Northwestern Mutual, American Family Insurance, and Advocate Aurora Health maintain large compliance teams. The most in-demand specializations include regulatory affairs, financial compliance, and healthcare compliance tied to HIPAA and state Department of Health Services requirements. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Senior Compliance Specialist
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior compliance professional supports financial compliance activities and provides compliance program support to Mason Companies under the direction of the Vice President and General Counsel.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The below listing of essential functions is not an inclusive listing of all duties that may be requested to be performed by supervisor or manager.
- Provide advice, support and assistance with a broad range of compliance and legal issues
- Perform routine compliance monitoring, prepare reports, and recommend and coordinate remediation activities
- Provide and participate in compliance training pursuant to the Company’s compliance program
- Assess the effectiveness of established policies and procedures and recommend improvements
- Evaluate new products and services offered by the Company for compliance requirements and implications
- Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations for potential impact on the Company
- Support internal investigations and external audits
- Prepare documentation and respond to inquiries as directed
- Review marketing, advertising, consumer, employee and other materials for compliance with the Company’s policies and applicable law
- Prepare, file and track regulatory applications, licenses, renewals, notices and other filings
- Develop strong working relationships across the Company and support cross-functional teams as directed
- Interact with outside legal counsel as appropriate and authorized to promote high quality, cost-effective, responsive external legal services
- Produce professional quality, efficient, creative, practical, and responsive services
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The below listing of essential and periodic functions is not an inclusive listing of all duties that may be required to be performed.
- Support Legal Department administration and services, including software application administration, project workflow and other activities
- Support insurance and related risk management activities as directed
- Support incident response and remediation activities, as directed
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting compliance programs for a financial institution
- Demonstrated experience with financial and consumer protection laws, including federal banking laws, ECOA, TILA, GLBA, FCRA, UDAAP, AML, OFAC, and state credit, fraud, privacy and other consumer protection laws
- Relevant compliance certifications preferred
- Familiarity with relevant legal technology, including contract management, compliance, legal research, AI, automation, and other solutions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Self-starter willing to assume responsibility for tasks, to learn new legal areas, and to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and to upholding the highest personal, professional and Company values
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple competing projects
- Impeccable integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey complex information to a non-legal audience
- Collaborative approach to working across functions with management and employees at all levels to achieve desired outcomes
Location:
- This position is located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Flexible work arrangements may be available
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary, with no specific need for physical coordination or effort. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks do not expose employee to physically unpleasant or hazardous conditions.
Mason Companies is committed to cultivating thriving relationships. We welcome all individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or experience.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION:
JOB TITLE: Senior Compliance Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Legal
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President and General Counsel
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
GRADE:
DATE EDITED/REVIEWED: 09/11/2026
Senior Compliance Specialist
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior compliance professional supports financial compliance activities and provides compliance program support to Mason Companies under the direction of the Vice President and General Counsel.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The below listing of essential functions is not an inclusive listing of all duties that may be requested to be performed by supervisor or manager.
- Provide advice, support and assistance with a broad range of compliance and legal issues
- Perform routine compliance monitoring, prepare reports, and recommend and coordinate remediation activities
- Provide and participate in compliance training pursuant to the Company’s compliance program
- Assess the effectiveness of established policies and procedures and recommend improvements
- Evaluate new products and services offered by the Company for compliance requirements and implications
- Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations for potential impact on the Company
- Support internal investigations and external audits
- Prepare documentation and respond to inquiries as directed
- Review marketing, advertising, consumer, employee and other materials for compliance with the Company’s policies and applicable law
- Prepare, file and track regulatory applications, licenses, renewals, notices and other filings
- Develop strong working relationships across the Company and support cross-functional teams as directed
- Interact with outside legal counsel as appropriate and authorized to promote high quality, cost-effective, responsive external legal services
- Produce professional quality, efficient, creative, practical, and responsive services
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The below listing of essential and periodic functions is not an inclusive listing of all duties that may be required to be performed.
- Support Legal Department administration and services, including software application administration, project workflow and other activities
- Support insurance and related risk management activities as directed
- Support incident response and remediation activities, as directed
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting compliance programs for a financial institution
- Demonstrated experience with financial and consumer protection laws, including federal banking laws, ECOA, TILA, GLBA, FCRA, UDAAP, AML, OFAC, and state credit, fraud, privacy and other consumer protection laws
- Relevant compliance certifications preferred
- Familiarity with relevant legal technology, including contract management, compliance, legal research, AI, automation, and other solutions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Self-starter willing to assume responsibility for tasks, to learn new legal areas, and to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and to upholding the highest personal, professional and Company values
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple competing projects
- Impeccable integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey complex information to a non-legal audience
- Collaborative approach to working across functions with management and employees at all levels to achieve desired outcomes
Location:
- This position is located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Flexible work arrangements may be available
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary, with no specific need for physical coordination or effort. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks do not expose employee to physically unpleasant or hazardous conditions.
Mason Companies is committed to cultivating thriving relationships. We welcome all individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or experience.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION:
JOB TITLE: Senior Compliance Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Legal
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President and General Counsel
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
GRADE:
DATE EDITED/REVIEWED: 09/11/2026
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Compliance Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field required
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar credential preferred
- Working knowledge of Wisconsin regulatory frameworks and applicable federal regulations
- Three or more years of compliance experience in financial services, healthcare, or manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and audit internal compliance policies and procedures
- Strong written communication skills for preparing regulatory reports and presenting findings to leadership
Compliance Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance in Wisconsin?
Most compliance roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a closely related field, followed by experience in a regulated industry such as banking, insurance, or healthcare. Wisconsin does not issue a state-specific compliance license, but professional credentials like the CCEP from the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics or the CRCM from the American Bankers Association are widely recognized by Wisconsin employers and strengthen your candidacy considerably.
How much do compliances make in Wisconsin?
Compliances in Wisconsin earn a median of about $78,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,010 for the lowest 10% to over $125,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliances in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin compliance roles are posted by Baird, Uline, and Spectrum Brands and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of insurance headquarters, regional banks, and large healthcare systems means compliance hiring here is unusually consistent across multiple regulated sectors.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most compliance jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Waukesha lead Wisconsin for compliance openings. Milwaukee dominates due to its dense cluster of financial institutions, insurance companies, and hospital networks, while Madison draws openings from state government agencies and the University of Wisconsin system, and Green Bay's manufacturing and healthcare base supports steady regional demand.
Are there remote compliance jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than many fields, because compliance work is largely document-driven and does not require a physical presence at a facility. About 87% of compliance openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. Regulatory review, policy writing, and compliance monitoring positions are the most likely to be listed as fully remote.
How can I get hired as a compliance in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a compliance analyst or compliance coordinator role at a Wisconsin financial institution or insurance carrier, where employers like Northwestern Mutual and American Family Insurance run structured rotational and associate programs that welcome candidates without direct compliance backgrounds. Lateral moves from audit, legal operations, or risk management roles are common. Completing the CCEP exam or an online compliance certificate before applying gives you a measurable edge over other entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to compliance jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to compliance jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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