Risk And Compliance Jobs in California

Risk And Compliance jobs in California are concentrated in financial services, technology, healthcare, and energy, with demand at every level from entry-level compliance analysts to senior risk officers and chief compliance officers. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, where employers like Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and Chevron maintain deep compliance functions. The most in-demand specialties are financial crimes and BSA compliance, enterprise risk management, and regulatory affairs tied to California-specific frameworks like CCPA and CPRA. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerWhatnot
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring24
Work type59% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
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Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
University of La Verne
La Verne, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$99k.83 - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Manager-BCG Vantage, Risk & Compliance
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Manager-BCG Vantage, Risk & Compliance
Boston Consulting Group
Los Angeles, California
Business Strategy
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$126k - $132k/yr
Bachelor's degree in economics
10,000+

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Compliance Risk & Assurance
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Compliance Risk & Assurance
Adobe
San Jose, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$101k - $203k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Privacy and Security Technical Assurance, Risk, Compliance and Integrity
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Privacy and Security Technical Assurance, Risk, Compliance and Integrity
Google
Los Angeles, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
$136k - $196k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Risk and Compliance Analyst
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Risk and Compliance Analyst
Inclined
Sausalito, California
Accounting
Business Analysis
Investment Operations
$80k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Risk And Compliance Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
8 jobs
Los Angeles
7 jobs
Oakland
2 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Menlo Park
2 jobs
Irvine
1 job
Orange
1 job
Berkeley
1 job
Commerce
1 job

Risk And Compliance Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Whatnot2 open roles
Anthropic2 open roles
Axos Bank2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in risk and compliance jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, law, or a related field required
  • Professional certification such as CRCM, CCEP, or CFE strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of California's CCPA and CPRA privacy regulations required
  • Three or more years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management
  • Familiarity with FINRA, OCC, FDIC, or CFPB regulatory frameworks for financial roles
  • Strong written communication skills for regulatory reporting and policy documentation

Risk And Compliance Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk and compliance in California?

Most risk and compliance roles in California start with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, law, or a related field. California does not require a state-issued license to work in compliance, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold certifications like the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager from the American Bankers Association, the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, or the Certified Fraud Examiner. Building experience in audit, legal, or financial operations is the most common path into the field.

How much do risk and compliances make in California?

Risk and compliances in California earn a median of about $96,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,530 for the lowest 10% to over $158,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire risk and compliances in California?

California risk and compliance roles are posted by Whatnot, Anthropic, and Axos Bank and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of major banks, health systems, and technology firms means risk and compliance openings appear consistently across many sectors and employer sizes.

Which California cities have the most risk and compliance jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Oakland have the most risk and compliance openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive the bulk of hiring because of their large concentrations of financial institutions, technology companies, and corporate headquarters, while San Diego generates steady demand from its biotech, defense contracting, and healthcare sectors.

Are there remote risk and compliance jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Risk and compliance work is largely desk-based and document-driven, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 82% of risk and compliance openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Policy review, regulatory reporting, and compliance monitoring roles are the most likely to offer fully remote options, while roles requiring on-site audits or direct oversight tend to stay in person.

How can I get hired as a risk and compliance in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a compliance analyst or risk analyst role, often posted by large California banks, health systems, or tech companies for candidates who have related coursework or internship experience. Employers like Kaiser Permanente, Bank of the West, and mid-sized financial institutions in Los Angeles and San Francisco hire compliance associates and junior audit staff from backgrounds in finance, paralegal work, or business operations. Completing a certification like the CCEP or taking courses in CCPA and data privacy gives candidates a concrete edge over others applying at the same experience level.

Where can I find and apply to risk and compliance jobs in California?

You can find and apply to risk and compliance jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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