Compliance Specialist Jobs in New York
Compliance Specialist jobs in New York rank among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, and insurance across every level from entry-level analyst through senior compliance officer. Most hiring runs through New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where major employers including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital maintain substantial compliance teams. The most in-demand specialties are financial regulatory compliance, healthcare privacy and HIPAA oversight, and anti-money laundering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Title: Privacy Compliance Specialist
Location: Midtown
Org Unit: The Office of Compliance
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $85,500.00 - $97,700.00
- As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Responsible for privacy unit incident timely response tracking,
logging, and record keeping. Serves as the tri-partite incident monitor for incidents identified through the tri-partite monitoring system. This role reviews incidents for false positives and conducts preliminary investigations for alleged violations. Incumbent gathers facts and documents investigation steps and information for incident determination. This role is also responsible for research related privacy incidents and serves as the Data Privacy Review Board investigator.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitors incident monitoring system for WCM incidents. Identifies false positives and documents trends. Conducts preliminary investigation for alleged incidents; gathers facts, documents investigation steps and writes summaries for incident determination.
- May track privacy training activities and prepare reports of training and training delinquencies utilizing various electronic databases.
- May provide on-going support for new employee and supervisor privacy training and track to ensure that all privacy-related training and meetings are documented.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of privacy workshops, lectures, and meeting materials.
- Assists with non-HIPAA incident investigations, policy development and training (GDPR, ACA, FERPA, and NYS).
- Logs and tracks privacy incidents, calls and emails in WCM's incident management system; updates incidents in real-time and closes incidents timely. Escalates bottlenecks and high-risk incidents in accordance to established workflows.
- Manages IT/Security related privacy incidents, including but not limited to, lost devices, phi access, Service Now entered privacy incidents, and DLP incidents.
- Under direction of privacy leadership team, prepares and sends out privacy related correspondence.
- Reviews privacy policies for accuracy and makes recommendations for updates. Keeps privacy policies updated on website. Manages privacy policy communication program.
- Reviews and assists with management of accounting of disclosures.
- Prepares privacy related weekly and monthly metrics for leadership.
- Reviews and manages Care Everywhere access logs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Approximately 2 years of prior related work experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skill with the ability to prioritize and manage the completion of multiple tasks/projects.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong writing skills.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA). We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Title: Privacy Compliance Specialist
Location: Midtown
Org Unit: The Office of Compliance
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $85,500.00 - $97,700.00
- As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Responsible for privacy unit incident timely response tracking,
logging, and record keeping. Serves as the tri-partite incident monitor for incidents identified through the tri-partite monitoring system. This role reviews incidents for false positives and conducts preliminary investigations for alleged violations. Incumbent gathers facts and documents investigation steps and information for incident determination. This role is also responsible for research related privacy incidents and serves as the Data Privacy Review Board investigator.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitors incident monitoring system for WCM incidents. Identifies false positives and documents trends. Conducts preliminary investigation for alleged incidents; gathers facts, documents investigation steps and writes summaries for incident determination.
- May track privacy training activities and prepare reports of training and training delinquencies utilizing various electronic databases.
- May provide on-going support for new employee and supervisor privacy training and track to ensure that all privacy-related training and meetings are documented.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of privacy workshops, lectures, and meeting materials.
- Assists with non-HIPAA incident investigations, policy development and training (GDPR, ACA, FERPA, and NYS).
- Logs and tracks privacy incidents, calls and emails in WCM's incident management system; updates incidents in real-time and closes incidents timely. Escalates bottlenecks and high-risk incidents in accordance to established workflows.
- Manages IT/Security related privacy incidents, including but not limited to, lost devices, phi access, Service Now entered privacy incidents, and DLP incidents.
- Under direction of privacy leadership team, prepares and sends out privacy related correspondence.
- Reviews privacy policies for accuracy and makes recommendations for updates. Keeps privacy policies updated on website. Manages privacy policy communication program.
- Reviews and assists with management of accounting of disclosures.
- Prepares privacy related weekly and monthly metrics for leadership.
- Reviews and manages Care Everywhere access logs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Approximately 2 years of prior related work experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skill with the ability to prioritize and manage the completion of multiple tasks/projects.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong writing skills.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA). We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Electronics & Hardware
- Transportation & Logistics
- Consulting & Professional Services
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance specialist jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field required
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar credential preferred
- Working knowledge of New York Department of Financial Services regulations and guidance
- Experience interpreting federal and state regulatory requirements for financial or healthcare sectors
- Strong written communication skills for drafting policies, reports, and regulatory correspondence
- Proficiency with compliance management software and case tracking systems
Compliance Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance specialist in New York?
Most compliance specialist positions in New York require at minimum a bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a closely related field. New York does not issue a state-specific license for general compliance work, but employers in financial services expect familiarity with New York Department of Financial Services requirements, and those in healthcare expect knowledge of New York State Department of Health regulations. Earning a recognized credential such as the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional designation strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How much do compliance specialists make in New York?
Compliance specialists in New York earn a median of about $128,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,710 for the lowest 10% to over $216,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliance specialists in New York?
Employers hiring compliance specialists in New York right now include Byrne Dairy & Deli, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program, and Omnitrans, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's concentration of global financial institutions, major hospital systems, and insurance carriers means compliance demand stays consistent across industries throughout the year.
Which New York cities have the most compliance specialist jobs?
New York, Rochester, and Brooklyn have the most compliance specialist openings in New York. New York City accounts for the majority of listings given its density of global banks, insurance firms, and large hospital systems, while Albany draws demand from state government agencies and regulated utilities, and Buffalo's growing financial services and healthcare sectors create steady openings outside the metro.
Are there remote compliance specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. Compliance specialist work is largely desk-based and document-driven, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 55% of compliance specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have adopted flexible models since the shift to remote work. Policy review, regulatory research, and audit preparation are the functions most often offered fully remote.
How can I get hired as a compliance specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to apply for a compliance analyst or compliance coordinator role, which large New York employers such as major financial institutions and health systems use as their on-ramp for early-career candidates. Lateral moves from adjacent positions in audit, paralegal work, or risk operations are common and well recognized by New York hiring managers. Earning the CCEP certification or completing a compliance certificate program from a New York institution gives candidates without direct experience a concrete edge in a competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to compliance specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to compliance specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly without any intermediate steps.
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