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Find your next opportunity with Compliance Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Compliance managers help organizations meet legal and regulatory obligations, strengthen internal controls, and build a culture of ethical conduct. Explore vetted professional roles across industries and find a position that matches your experience and career goals.

What Does a Compliance Manager Do?

Compliance managers develop and oversee programs that help an organization follow applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. They may assess risk, maintain compliance policies, coordinate audits, monitor regulatory changes, and advise leaders and employees. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on areas such as financial services, healthcare, privacy, corporate ethics, or environmental requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in compliance, risk management, auditing, legal operations, or a related field. Strong candidates bring sound judgment, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex requirements and translate them into practical guidance. Familiarity with relevant regulations, compliance management systems, investigations, and reporting can also be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and industry; some positions prefer a degree or professional certification.

Compliance Manager Career Opportunities

Compliance managers work in organizations of many sizes, from growing companies to established enterprises and regulated institutions. With experience, professionals may pursue leadership opportunities such as director of compliance, chief compliance officer, or broader risk and governance roles. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and qualifications.

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Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Search Compliance Manager openings and review job details to identify roles aligned with your expertise, preferred industry, and next career move.

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$175K - $190K *

Shape the future of compliance by leading lateral conflicts clearance efforts, ensuring seamless integration of talent while managing legal and ethical risks. Collaborate with teams across the firm to...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $190K *

Lead the charge in overseeing lateral conflicts clearance, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency and integrate new talent sea...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $112K *

Transform healthcare compliance by serving as a subject matter expert in coding, conducting audits, and developing recommendations to enhance regulatory adherence and operational efficiency across var...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer a robust Quality Management System by ensuring compliance with FAA, AS9100, and Nadcap standards. Lead cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives that enhance product integrity and al...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the deployment and management of Compliance and HSE programs across the Americas while ensuring key ISO certifications. Collaborate with leadership to promote a strong culture of ethics and safe...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $176K *

Drive compliance and regulatory initiatives in a dynamic legal environment, ensuring adherence to healthcare laws and corporate standards while providing strategic legal support across various busines...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $130K *

Transform IT compliance and assurance in North America by managing audits, regulatory adherence, and client engagements. Build strong relationships with auditors and clients to ensure the highest stan...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Lead the charge in IT compliance and assurance management, ensuring adherence to audit standards and regulatory requirements while fostering strong relationships with clients and auditors across North...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Develop and manage IT compliance and assurance activities across North America, ensuring adherence to audit standards and regulatory requirements while fostering strong relationships with auditors, cl...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Lead IT compliance and assurance initiatives, ensuring adherence to audit standards and regulatory requirements while fostering strong relationships with auditors and clients across North America and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Lead the charge in IT compliance and assurance, managing audit activities and client engagements across North America while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and fostering strong relationship...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring CMMC compliance by managing projects, coordinating teams, and mitigating risks. This role requires strategic oversight and effective communication to align technical and op...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Engage in compliance efforts by supporting legal teams in drafting, reviewing, and managing regulatory documents, contracts, and policies to ensure adherence to laws and regulations while facilitating...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Help us reimagine compliance by overseeing regulatory adherence and implementing continuous improvement in a dynamic environment, guiding leadership and managing initiatives across multiple states whi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$78K - $85K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and regulatory adherence. You'll monitor trades, support branches, and manage social media oversight while collaborating on compliance projects to u...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance with U.S. trade regulations. As a Senior Manager, you'll oversee export operations, manage compliance activities, and support special projects withi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $155K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with U.S. export and import regulations, managing trade compliance activities, and supporting special projects within a dynamic team focused on global trade oper...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Shape regulatory strategies and compliance for biologics testing, guiding clients through method selection and submissions while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations and quality standards across...

Wilmington, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in regulatory strategy and compliance for biologics testing, guiding clients through method selection and submissions while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations and quality stand...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of compliance by partnering with trading desks to identify and mitigate regulatory risks in Wealth Management. Provide advisory support and enhance controls for equities and fixed inc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of certification management, coordinating activities and aligning with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards across diverse proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes while managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving cost savings. This role demands strategic oversight of contract negotiati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Drive security governance, risk, and compliance initiatives by developing requirements, implementing secure configurations, and preparing for audits to protect our users’ data and enhance trust with s...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Empower our Security GRC team by driving compliance initiatives and safeguarding user data. Lead external audits, develop security standards, and shape the strategic direction to enhance our security...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Transform security practices by implementing best-in-class governance, risk, and compliance measures while driving strategic initiatives and ensuring regulatory adherence in a dynamic tech environment...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Compliance Manager do?question toggle

    A Compliance Manager leads or supports programs that help an organization meet applicable regulations, laws, industry standards, and internal policies. Typical responsibilities include assessing risk, updating policies, coordinating audits, monitoring regulatory changes, and advising employees and leaders.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Compliance Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Many roles seek relevant experience in compliance, risk, auditing, legal operations, or a related area, along with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Some employers prefer a degree or professional certification.

  • Which industries hire Compliance Managers?question toggle

    Compliance Managers are hired across industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and other regulated sectors. The specific regulations and subject-matter expertise needed depend on the organization.

  • What career paths can follow a Compliance Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced Compliance Managers may move into senior compliance leadership, director-level roles, chief compliance officer positions, or related areas such as risk management, governance, and ethics.

  • Are Compliance Manager jobs on Ladders vetted and $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specific compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications.