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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, investigation, auditing, legal, or consulting.
Preferred qualifications:
- Cross-functional project planning, control evaluation, and project execution.
- Strong knowledge of relevant domain regulations (e.g., competition, consumer protection, privacy, or security) and adjacent risk areas.
- Solid understanding of compliance program management principles and internal control frameworks (e.g., Enterprise Controls Framework).
- Proven ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.
About the job
As a part of this role, you will join the Risk, Compliance and Integrity organization (RCI), which brings together critical compliance, assurance, risk and governance functions across Google to help the company meet compliance needs and enable businesses to innovate. Your goal is to make compliance a competitive advantage for Google by driving scaled, data-driven, and policy-based compliance programs. As a Compliance Specialist, you will independently execute compliance initiatives across product domains, translating regulatory requirements into effective business controls and cross-functional programs. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $136000 - $196000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Own specs independently, reviewing and providing input before transmission to Product Areas, while advising Product Areas on compliance risk remediation during implementation.
- Build compliance defensibility through regulatory-to-technical traceability matrices, formal gap analyses, control design specs, and evidence collection playbooks, and advise on Product Area control design and implementation.
- Partner with Product Areas to define and implement structured, automated controls, and build scalable control catalogs and solution inventories to pay down compliance debt.
- Review controls and hand them off to the Assurance for testing, while monitoring 1LoD control health, compliance design, implementation, and risk ratings to ensure credible challenge.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide non-legal inputs to risk ratings, define and monitor Key Performance Indicator/ Key Risk Indicator (KPIs/KRIs) for visibility into compliance health, and review remediation plans for logged issues.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, investigation, auditing, legal, or consulting.
Preferred qualifications:
- Cross-functional project planning, control evaluation, and project execution.
- Strong knowledge of relevant domain regulations (e.g., competition, consumer protection, privacy, or security) and adjacent risk areas.
- Solid understanding of compliance program management principles and internal control frameworks (e.g., Enterprise Controls Framework).
- Proven ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.
About the job
As a part of this role, you will join the Risk, Compliance and Integrity organization (RCI), which brings together critical compliance, assurance, risk and governance functions across Google to help the company meet compliance needs and enable businesses to innovate. Your goal is to make compliance a competitive advantage for Google by driving scaled, data-driven, and policy-based compliance programs. As a Compliance Specialist, you will independently execute compliance initiatives across product domains, translating regulatory requirements into effective business controls and cross-functional programs. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $136000 - $196000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Own specs independently, reviewing and providing input before transmission to Product Areas, while advising Product Areas on compliance risk remediation during implementation.
- Build compliance defensibility through regulatory-to-technical traceability matrices, formal gap analyses, control design specs, and evidence collection playbooks, and advise on Product Area control design and implementation.
- Partner with Product Areas to define and implement structured, automated controls, and build scalable control catalogs and solution inventories to pay down compliance debt.
- Review controls and hand them off to the Assurance for testing, while monitoring 1LoD control health, compliance design, implementation, and risk ratings to ensure credible challenge.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide non-legal inputs to risk ratings, define and monitor Key Performance Indicator/ Key Risk Indicator (KPIs/KRIs) for visibility into compliance health, and review remediation plans for logged issues.
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- Amazon15
- JBS INTERNATIONAL14
- Atlas Technical Consultants6
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- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals9
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business, or a related field
- Working knowledge of relevant regulations such as SOX, HIPAA, FCPA, or BSA
- Experience conducting internal audits, risk assessments, or policy reviews
- Proficiency with compliance management or GRC software platforms
- Certification such as CCEP, CRCM, CAMS, or equivalent preferred
- Strong written communication skills for drafting policies and regulatory reports
Tips for Your Compliance Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each regulation
Compliance resumes that name specific frameworks you've worked under, such as SOX, HIPAA, or FCPA, outperform generic ones. Recruiters scan for the exact regulation their industry is governed by, so match your resume language to the job posting.
Earn a certification before you apply
Certifications like the CCEP, CRCM, or CAMS signal that you understand the compliance function beyond basic policy review. Many hiring managers use these as a first filter, especially when your direct industry experience is limited.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compliance specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulatory environment
Filter your search by industry rather than just job title. A compliance specialist role in banking operates under entirely different rules than one in life sciences, so targeting by sector keeps your applications relevant and your interview prep focused.
Prepare a compliance scenario portfolio
Before interviews, document two or three situations where you identified a gap, recommended a control, or worked through a regulatory examination. Interviewers consistently ask for examples, and vague answers cost offers in this field.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
When discussing compensation, ask about the number of business lines, jurisdictions, or regulations the role covers. Broader scope is a credible basis for negotiating a higher band, and it signals that you understand how the function is valued internally.
Compliance Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compliance specialists?
The companies hiring the most compliance specialists right now include Amazon, JBS INTERNATIONAL, and Atlas Technical Consultants, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Financial institutions, health systems, and large technology companies tend to carry the deepest and most consistent demand for compliance roles.
How many compliance specialist jobs are remote?
About 59% of compliance specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote availability varying by specialization. Data privacy, AML monitoring, and policy development roles are most commonly offered remotely, while positions involving on-site audits, lab oversight, or direct regulatory liaison work tend to require a physical presence.
How do you become a compliance specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related field, then gain exposure to regulatory environments through entry-level roles in audit, legal operations, or risk management. Earning a recognized certification such as the CCEP or CRCM strengthens your candidacy significantly. Building familiarity with the regulations governing a specific industry, whether healthcare, banking, or technology, narrows your focus and makes you a stronger candidate in that sector.
Can you get a compliance specialist job with little or no experience?
You can enter the compliance field with limited direct experience by starting in adjacent roles such as audit assistant, legal coordinator, or risk analyst, where you build familiarity with controls and regulatory requirements. Earning a foundational certification before you apply demonstrates initiative and compensates for a shorter work history. Entry-level compliance analyst postings at larger organizations often accept candidates who can show regulatory knowledge and analytical ability even without dedicated compliance titles on their resume.
What does the compliance specialist interview process look like?
Most compliance specialist interviews involve a phone screen with HR, a technical round with the compliance manager or team lead, and a final panel that may include legal or senior leadership. The technical round focuses on your knowledge of specific regulations, how you've handled audits or investigations, and how you prioritize competing compliance obligations. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to review a policy document or draft a compliance memo, so prepare to demonstrate both judgment and written precision.
Where can I find and apply to compliance specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to compliance specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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