Compliance Officer Jobs in Massachusetts

Compliance Officer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, life sciences, and healthcare across a market that runs from entry-level compliance analysts through senior chief compliance officers. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester anchor the bulk of hiring, with major employers such as Fidelity Investments, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Biogen maintaining large, established compliance functions in the state. The most in-demand specialties are regulatory affairs, financial compliance, and healthcare privacy and data security. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerMerck KGaA
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring5
Work type50% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Lynnfield, Massachusetts
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$35 - $65/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Compliance Officer, Rare Tumors
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Compliance Officer, Rare Tumors
Merck KGaA
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$135k - $202k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Compliance Officer, Rare Tumors and Operations
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Compliance Officer, Rare Tumors and Operations
Merck KGaA
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$135k - $202k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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City of Worcester
Library Security Compliance Officer
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Library Security Compliance Officer
City of Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$23.57 - $28.65/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Compliance Officer, Marketing Review
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Compliance Officer, Marketing Review
Victory Capital Management
Boston, Massachusetts
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$110k - $130k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Compliance Officer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
6 jobs
Canton
1 job
Cambridge
1 job
Lynnfield
1 job
Worcester
1 job

Compliance Officer Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

Merck KGaA
Merck KGaA2 open roles
Arise Financial
Arise Financial1 open role
City of Worcester
City of Worcester1 open role

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in compliance officer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field required
  • Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential preferred by most Massachusetts employers
  • Three or more years of experience in regulatory, financial, or healthcare compliance
  • Working knowledge of Massachusetts state regulations and relevant federal frameworks such as HIPAA or SEC rules
  • Strong analytical and written communication skills for policy documentation and audit reporting
  • Familiarity with compliance management software and risk assessment tools

Compliance Officer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a compliance officer in Massachusetts?

Most compliance officer roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related field, followed by experience in a regulated industry such as financial services, healthcare, or life sciences. Massachusetts does not issue a state-specific compliance license, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) from the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics or the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) for banking roles.

How much do compliance officers make in Massachusetts?

Compliance officers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $102,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,340 for the lowest 10% to over $161,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire compliance officers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring compliance officers in Massachusetts right now include Merck KGaA, Arise Financial, and City of Worcester, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of financial institutions, academic medical centers, and biotech firms means consistent demand across multiple compliance specialties throughout the year.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most compliance officer jobs?

Boston, Canton, and Cambridge lead Massachusetts for compliance officer openings. Boston dominates because of its concentration of asset managers, hospitals, and biotech headquarters, while Cambridge draws heavily from its life sciences corridor, and Worcester reflects growing healthcare system demand from employers like UMass Memorial Health anchoring compliance hiring outside the immediate Boston metro.

Are there remote compliance officer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields, given that compliance work is largely analytical, policy-driven, and document-based. About 67% of compliance officer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a broad shift among financial services and life sciences employers toward flexible arrangements. Roles focused on policy writing, third-party vendor risk, and regulatory reporting tend to be the most remote-compatible.

How can I get hired as a compliance officer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a compliance analyst or compliance coordinator role, which large Massachusetts employers in financial services and healthcare regularly post as onboarding-level positions. Firms such as Fidelity Investments and institutions in the Partners HealthCare network hire candidates from adjacent roles in auditing, legal support, and risk operations. Earning an entry-level credential such as the CCEP-I (Candidate designation) before applying, or completing a compliance certificate program through a Massachusetts school, strengthens a resume without requiring years of direct experience.

Where can I find and apply to compliance officer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to compliance officer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and other regulated industries. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.

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