Occupation · SOC 11-9199.02
Compliance Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
Median wage
$136,550
$68,860–$227,590
Projected growth
+4.5%
Average growth
Annual openings
5,980
per year
Employed (US)
630,980
Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
8,338 mapped
Core skills
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive LearningMonitoringCoordination
Knowledge areas
Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human Resources
Technology & tools
Compliance softwareDocument management softwareInternet browser softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base management system software
Representative tasks
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as aIdentify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compli
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Compliance violations and irregularities — recognize and escalate to supervisors using established reporting protocols within a regulated corporate environment.Regulatory filing requirements — review and compile supporting documentation under direct supervision to assist with agency submissions.Compliance documentation records — maintain and organize using document management software in accordance with departmental recordkeeping standards.Emerging compliance issues — attend briefings and summarize key takeaways for team review under the guidance of a senior compliance officer.Internal compliance policies and procedures — read, interpret, and apply to routine workplace scenarios following established guidelines.Compliance software platforms — navigate and enter data accurately to support case tracking and reporting activities in a compliance department.Employee compliance inquiries — respond to basic questions by referencing approved policy documents and escalating complex issues appropriately.Regulatory agency websites and databases — search and retrieve relevant legal and compliance information using internet browser and search tools.Compliance training materials — assist in preparing presentations and reference documents under the direction of a training coordinator.Potential compliance flags identified during document review — log and categorize systematically using database management software for further analysis.
developing
Compliance issues requiring follow-up or investigation — identify, triage, and assign priority levels using established risk criteria within a mid-size corporate compliance function.Internal investigation activities — conduct structured fact-finding interviews and compile findings into written reports with limited supervisory oversight.Regulatory compliance reports — prepare and file accurately with the appropriate agencies within required deadlines, adapting to agency-specific submission formats.Management and staff awareness of compliance reporting systems — support by facilitating scheduled training sessions and distributing updated policy communications.Compliance monitoring activities — track key indicators across business units and flag deviations from regulatory or internal standards on a routine basis.Documentation of complaint intake and investigation outcomes — maintain complete and accurate records in compliance software to support audit readiness.Corporate attorneys — coordinate with on straightforward legal compliance questions, preparing background summaries and relevant documentation in advance of consultations.Employee training on compliance policies and procedures — deliver structured sessions using prepared curricula and gather post-training feedback for program improvement.Analytical software tools — use to evaluate compliance data sets and identify trends or anomalies across standard reporting periods.Coordination across departments on compliance-related corrective actions — facilitate by drafting action plans and tracking implementation progress against agreed timelines.
proficient
Complex compliance issues across the full regulatory scope — investigate autonomously, applying deductive and inductive reasoning to determine root causes and recommend remediation in a multi-entity corporate environment.Violations of compliance or regulatory standards — evaluate severity, determine appropriate reporting obligations, and submit notifications directly to enforcement agencies in accordance with legal requirements.Difficult legal compliance matters — consult collaboratively with corporate counsel, synthesizing legal guidance with operational realities to develop practical risk-mitigation strategies.Compliance risk assessments — design and execute across business units, integrating systems analysis to identify structural vulnerabilities and prioritize corrective interventions.Regulatory agency filings — manage end-to-end preparation, review, and submission, ensuring accuracy and completeness across multiple concurrent regulatory requirements.Emerging compliance developments — monitor proactively using information retrieval tools and translate regulatory changes into actionable policy updates communicated to management.Compliance training programs — develop comprehensive curricula tailored to audience learning needs, incorporating active learning strategies and real-world case scenarios.Cross-functional negotiations on compliance requirements — lead discussions with business unit leaders, persuading stakeholders to adopt corrective measures that align operational goals with regulatory obligations.Human resources and personnel compliance — advise on workforce-related regulatory requirements, integrating HR software data to ensure alignment with labor and employment standards.Compliance investigation findings — present orally and in writing to senior leadership, delivering clear, evidence-based conclusions and structured recommendations for organizational action.
advanced
Enterprise-wide compliance strategy — design and implement a comprehensive framework aligned with organizational objectives and evolving regulatory landscapes across all business lines.Compliance reporting culture and systems — establish organization-wide standards, championing transparency and accountability through policy governance and executive-level communication.Senior leadership and board of directors — advise on significant regulatory risk exposures, translating complex legal compliance issues into strategic business risk assessments.Compliance function talent pipeline — build by mentoring developing compliance professionals, setting performance expectations, and designing structured development pathways across the department.Regulatory agency relationships — cultivate at an institutional level, representing the organization in high-stakes enforcement dialogues and proactively shaping cooperative compliance postures.Organization-level compliance program effectiveness — evaluate continuously using advanced analytical software and key performance metrics, driving iterative improvements at executive scale.Cross-functional leadership alignment on compliance priorities — achieve through executive persuasion and negotiation, integrating compliance obligations into corporate strategic planning cycles.Major internal investigations involving significant legal or reputational risk — direct and oversee, coordinating with external legal counsel and enforcement bodies and managing communications with executive stakeholders.Compliance technology infrastructure — lead the selection, implementation, and governance of enterprise compliance software and document management systems that scale across the organization.Industry-wide compliance trends and regulatory shifts — anticipate and interpret, positioning the organization ahead of emerging requirements through proactive policy development and stakeholder education initiatives.
Also known as
28 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
Privacy Compliance ManagerPrivacy OfficerRisk ManagerCorporate Compliance DirectorCompliance Program ManagerEnvironmental Health and Safety DirectorEnvironmental Health and Safety ManagerGovernance Compliance and Risk Manager (GCR Manager)Compliance Operations ManagerEthics ManagerAudit ManagerCompliance ManagerRegulatory Compliance ManagerRegulatory Compliance DirectorHealth Information Management Privacy and Security OfficerEnvironmental Program ManagerCompliance DirectorCompliance CoordinatorTrade Compliance ManagerManager, Regulated ProgramEnvironmental ManagerCompliance ProfessionalAccreditation ManagerCompliance Audit ManagerAccreditation LieutenantLicensing ManagerHealth, Safety, and Environmental Manager (HSE Manager)Anti Money Laundering Compliance Manager (AML Compliance Manager)