Compliance Officer Jobs

Compliance Officer jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology, from entry-level analyst roles to chief compliance officer, with specializations in regulatory affairs, AML, and data privacy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles410+
Top stateNew York
Top employerAllied Universal
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type59% On-site
Top industryBanking

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KeyBank
Compliance Officer
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KeyBank
New 9h ago
Compliance Officer
KeyBank
Brooklyn, Ohio
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
$71k - $125k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Hanmi Bank
Compliance Officer
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Hanmi Bank
New 18h ago
Compliance Officer
Hanmi Bank
Los Angeles, California
Accounting
Corporate Development & M&A
$84k - $123k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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City of Dallas
Code Enforcement Officer III (Code Compliance) (Day Shift) (Civil Service)
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City of Dallas
New 23h ago
Code Enforcement Officer III (Code Compliance) (Day Shift) (Civil Service)
City of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
$52k.6 - $60k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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City of Dallas
Business Compliance Officer (Procurement Services) - (Non-Civil Service)
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City of Dallas
New 23h ago
Business Compliance Officer (Procurement Services) - (Non-Civil Service)
City of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$74k.4 - $92k.6/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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City of Dallas
Code Enforcement Officer II (Code Compliance-Civil Service)
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City of Dallas
New 23h ago
Code Enforcement Officer II (Code Compliance-Civil Service)
City of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$49k.4 - $55k.8/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Compliance Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Allied Universal
    Allied Universal31
  • KeyBank
    KeyBank9
  • The MIL Corporation
    The MIL Corporation9
  • S
    Servbank, sb8
  • Amazon
    Amazon7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services18
  • Investment & Asset Management17
  • Government & Public Sector9
  • Insurance7
  • Technology & Software5

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in compliance officer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field
  • Three or more years of experience in regulatory compliance or audit
  • Working knowledge of relevant regulations such as SOX, HIPAA, BSA, or GDPR
  • Professional certification such as CCEP, CRCM, CAMS, or CHC preferred
  • Experience developing, implementing, or auditing compliance programs and policies
  • Strong written communication skills for policy documentation and regulatory reporting

Tips for Your Compliance Officer Job Search

Tailor your resume to each regulatory domain

Compliance covers AML, HIPAA, SOX, and data privacy, and hiring teams scan for exact domain keywords. Pull the specific regulations named in the job posting and mirror that language in your resume's experience bullets, not just your skills section.

Earn a certification before you apply

Certifications like the CRCM, CCEP, or CAMS signal that you understand the regulatory framework, not just the job title. Candidates with relevant credentials consistently move faster through screening than those relying on experience alone.

Target openings by regulatory focus not just title

Searching 'compliance officer' returns roles with wildly different day-to-day work. Filter by industry and regulation type first, such as BSA compliance in banking or Stark Law compliance in healthcare, so you're applying where your background actually fits.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists compliance officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a regulatory scenario for every interview

Interviewers for compliance roles ask behavioral questions centered on how you handled a specific audit finding, regulatory change, or policy gap. Prepare two or three concrete scenarios with a clear action you took and a measurable result, not a general description of your process.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Compliance officer roles vary enormously in authority. Before accepting, clarify whether you have sign-off power on policy changes, direct access to the board or audit committee, and whether the role is a standalone function or embedded in legal. These details determine how much you can actually do in the position.

Compliance Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most compliance officers?

The companies hiring the most compliance officers right now include Allied Universal, KeyBank, and The MIL Corporation, with the largest share of openings in New York, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies consistently drive the highest volume of compliance hiring.

How many compliance officer jobs are remote?

About 41% of compliance officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote options most common in data privacy, third-party risk, and policy roles. Positions requiring hands-on audit work, physical site inspections, or direct interaction with regulators are more likely to require an on-site or hybrid schedule.

How do you become a compliance officer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, law, business administration, or a related field, then move into an entry-level role in audit, risk, or regulatory affairs to build foundational experience. Earning a recognized certification such as the CCEP or CAMS accelerates your path into dedicated compliance positions. From there, progressing to a senior or chief compliance officer role typically requires demonstrated experience managing regulatory relationships and leading program development.

Can you get a compliance officer job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level compliance analyst and compliance associate roles are specifically designed for candidates with limited direct experience. Employers in these roles prioritize attention to detail, familiarity with relevant regulations, and a relevant degree over years on the job. Completing a compliance certification and gaining any adjacent experience in audit, legal, or finance operations makes you a much stronger candidate for these entry-level openings.

What does the compliance officer interview process look like?

Most compliance officer interview processes include an initial recruiter screen focused on your regulatory background, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and compliance leadership. Expect scenario-based questions about how you handled a specific audit finding, a policy gap, or a regulatory change. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to evaluate a mock compliance issue or draft a brief policy summary before a final panel interview.

Where can I find and apply to compliance officer jobs?

You can find and apply to compliance officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your regulatory background, seniority level, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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