Lead Compliance Analyst Jobs

Lead Compliance Analyst jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and energy, from mid-level to senior and principal, with specializations in regulatory affairs, AML, and enterprise risk management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles740+
Top stateTexas
Top employerNOVOGRADAC & COMPANY
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type51% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Inspector Specialist (Wt: Senior Compliance Analyst) - 76003373
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Inspector Specialist (Wt: Senior Compliance Analyst) - 76003373
State of Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida
Customer Service
Military encouraged
201-500

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IT Compliance Analyst
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IT Compliance Analyst
Churchill Downs Inc.
Louisville, Kentucky
Compliance & Legal
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Audit
Tax
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Compliance & Ethics Analyst (Remote)
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Senior Compliance & Ethics Analyst (Remote)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Baltimore, Maryland
Business Analysis
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$71k - $142k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Compliance Operations Analyst, Full Time, First Shift
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Compliance Operations Analyst, Full Time, First Shift
UC Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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AI Compliance Analyst II - Healthcare preferred
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AI Compliance Analyst II - Healthcare preferred
CareSource
Remote
Business Analysis
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$72k - $116k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Lead Compliance Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY21
  • Plaid4
  • ACA4
  • Collabera4
  • Global Payments4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software26
  • Education9
  • Healthcare & Medical Services9
  • Banking & Financial Services6
  • Insurance4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in lead compliance analyst jobs.

  • 5+ years of compliance, audit, or regulatory experience in a relevant industry
  • Deep knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks such as SOX, BSA, HIPAA, or FINRA rules
  • Experience conducting compliance risk assessments and designing internal controls
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, law, accounting, business, or a related field
  • Professional certification such as CCEP, CAMS, CIA, or CRCM preferred or required
  • Proficiency with governance, risk, and compliance platforms and case management tools

Tips for Your Lead Compliance Analyst Job Search

Tailor your resume to regulation frameworks

Lead compliance analyst postings almost always name specific frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, BSA, or FINRA rules. Pull those exact terms from each job description and reflect them in your resume's experience bullets, not just a skills list.

Quantify your audit and remediation outcomes

Hiring managers for lead-level roles want evidence you closed gaps, not just found them. Replace vague bullets with numbers: how many controls you tested, how many findings you remediated, and over what period you reduced risk exposure.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Filter openings by your licensing credentials

If you hold a CAMS, CCEP, CIA, or CRCM certification, search for those acronyms directly alongside the job title. Many postings require or strongly prefer a specific credential, and surfacing only those saves you from applying to roles where you're a long shot.

Prepare a compliance scenario answer bank

Lead-level interviews consistently use behavioral questions around regulatory investigations, control failures, and cross-functional pushback. Write out four or five detailed stories before your first screen so you're not constructing them under pressure mid-interview.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

At the lead level, your reporting structure and audit authority matter as much as pay. Before accepting any offer, clarify whether the role has direct sign-off on findings or only advisory input, since that distinction defines your day-to-day leverage.

Lead Compliance Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most lead compliance analysts?

NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY, Plaid, and ACA are hiring the most lead compliance analysts right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and large technology firms consistently represent the highest volume of postings for this role.

How many lead compliance analyst jobs are remote?

About 75% of lead compliance analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability skewing highest in regulatory reporting, policy writing, and third-party vendor oversight sub-functions. Roles that require hands-on audit work or regular interaction with examiners tend to remain on-site or hybrid.

How do you become a lead compliance analyst?

Start by building several years of experience in a compliance, audit, or risk function within a regulated industry. Earn a relevant certification such as the CCEP or CAMS to signal specialized knowledge. Progressively take on project ownership, mentoring junior staff, and cross-functional work so your resume shows leadership, not just execution. Apply for lead-level postings once your experience reflects that scope.

Can you get a lead compliance analyst job with little experience?

Moving directly into a lead compliance analyst role with little experience is difficult because the title typically requires demonstrated ownership of compliance programs. The practical path is to enter as a compliance analyst or specialist, build expertise in a specific regulatory area, and document concrete outcomes like audits completed or findings resolved before targeting lead-level postings.

What does the lead compliance analyst interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your regulatory background and industry experience, followed by a hiring manager interview that probes how you've managed compliance programs end to end. A technical or case-based round is common, where you're asked to walk through a risk assessment or explain how you'd respond to a regulatory finding. Final rounds often involve senior leadership or cross-functional stakeholders.

Where can I find and apply to lead compliance analyst jobs?

You can find and apply to lead compliance analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your regulatory background, industry experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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