Explore Compliance Officer Jobs

Find your next opportunity among vetted Compliance Officer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Employers seek experienced professionals who can help them meet regulatory requirements, strengthen internal controls, manage risk, and build a culture of ethical conduct. Browse senior-level openings across industries and discover roles aligned with your expertise and career goals.

What Does a Compliance Officer Do?

Compliance Officers help organizations understand and meet the laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies that apply to their operations. Responsibilities may include developing compliance programs, monitoring controls, conducting risk assessments, coordinating audits, investigating concerns, and advising leadership on regulatory changes. The scope of a role can vary based on the organization, industry, and level of seniority.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Value

Employers often look for strong knowledge of relevant regulations, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex requirements clearly. Experience with compliance monitoring, policy development, investigations, audit coordination, and risk management can be valuable. Senior positions may also call for leadership experience, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to present recommendations to executives and boards. Requirements differ by employer and sector.

Compliance Officer Careers Across Industries

Compliance professionals work in fields such as financial services, healthcare, technology, insurance, manufacturing, and other regulated sectors. Some roles focus on specific areas, including privacy, anti-money laundering, corporate governance, or regulatory affairs. Explore opportunities to compare responsibilities, industry focus, work arrangements, and qualifications.

Find Your Next Compliance Officer Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review current Compliance Officer listings, identify roles that fit your experience, and take the next step toward a senior compliance career.

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$179K - $280K *

Tackle complex legal management challenges by leading multi-office operations and enhancing organizational excellence. Drive talent development and operational improvements while ensuring high-quality...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Engage as a key Contract Manager, overseeing procurement agreements and providing strategic guidance across teams. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation while...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $106K *

Analyze and audit financial reports to identify risks and improve processes. Collaborate with team members to provide insights and updates on audit findings while applying intermediate knowledge in fi...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower client success by managing onboarding and project delivery, ensuring clients realize software value. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive adoption, satisfaction, and long-term relationships...

Cleveland, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of utility-scale transmission projects. Oversee contractor activities, ensure quality installations, and foster strong relationships while managing project logist...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $235K *

Drive your career forward by owning SEC reporting and disclosures, coordinating cross-functional processes, and enhancing the quality and efficiency of external financial reporting as a critical membe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive the successful execution of multiple e-discovery projects, collaborating with legal teams and mentoring junior staff. Ensure quality standards, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $99K *

Unlock potential by leading investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid. Ensure compliance through quality audits and manage regulatory deliverables, collaborating with stakeholders to uph...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $120K *

Lead the charge in regulatory affairs by providing strategic guidance, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across institutions. Drive initiatives from research to implementation while men...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's defining and driving enterprise data governance for a federal agency. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish data quality frameworks and compliance protocols, ensuring best prac...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $184K *

Transform compliance processes by leading IT SOX initiatives, ensuring robust internal controls and regulatory adherence across the organization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to miti...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $197K *

Empower your career by leading global regulatory strategies for medical devices and diagnostics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive market access while mentoring ot...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing healthcare risks and enhancing financial performance in value-based care. Collaborate across departments to deliver actionable insights and support innovative...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $120K *

Advance your career by reviewing and revising scientific claims for dietary supplements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support product development while managing mul...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by leading Site Reliability Engineering and platform architecture for global expansion, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and compliance across multiple ser...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction by managing services teams, optimizing project delivery, and enhancing client engagement strategies for government clients, ensuring alignment wi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $200K *

Strategize market access initiatives to enhance patient access and reimbursement. Oversee government affairs, engage with policymakers, and lead a high-performing team to support Cochlear's innovative...

Lone Tree, CORemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Help us build and manage a robust internal controls framework to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. This hands-on role involves collaborating across teams to enhance financial reporting pro...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading incident response efforts in a dynamic IT environment. Coordinate multi-team activities to restore operations efficiently, ensuring compliance with best practices and dr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Champion risk management strategies for a large-scale industrial project, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring informed decision-making and project succe...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $137K *

Drive client success by managing service delivery and support engagements, ensuring satisfaction and adherence to service level agreements while fostering strong relationships and optimizing operation...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on health and safety compliance. Lead initiatives across facilities, manage risks, and foster a culture of safety while collaborating with diverse teams to...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Innovate post-acute payment integrity by developing and optimizing audit concepts for DME, home health, and infusion therapy claims. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance ope...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $109K *

Optimize global regulatory activities for medical devices, ensuring compliance in labeling, UDI, and product data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product registrations and maintain...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $150K *

Inspire impactful change by leading complex federal digital services programs. Oversee strategy, execution, and customer relationships while managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Compliance Officer do?question toggle

    A Compliance Officer helps an organization follow applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. Duties can include assessing risk, maintaining compliance programs, monitoring controls, supporting audits, investigating issues, and advising business leaders.

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

    Requirements vary by role and industry. Employers commonly value relevant compliance or regulatory experience, knowledge of applicable rules, analytical skills, clear communication, and sound judgment. Senior roles may require experience leading teams or advising executives.

  • Which industries hire Compliance Officers?question toggle

    Compliance Officers are hired across industries including financial services, healthcare, insurance, technology, and manufacturing. The regulations and areas of focus depend on the employer and sector.

  • What kinds of roles can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including senior-level Compliance Officer and related compliance roles. Specific openings and qualifications vary.

  • How can I find a Compliance Officer job that fits my experience?question toggle

    Compare job responsibilities, industry requirements, seniority, and qualifications in each listing. Focus your search on roles that match your regulatory expertise, leadership background, and career objectives.