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Compliance Manager Financial Services in Chicago, IL

Compliance Manager Job Description

Compliance managers need solid statistical, analytics and organizational skills. Candidates should possess the ability to collaborate and build partnerships with multiple business units within a financial services institution. A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting is expected; an advanced degree is preferred. A least two to four years of related experience and systems proficiency are required. A professional certification in auditing or compliance, such as a certified internal auditor (CIA) or certified regulatory compliance manager (CRCM) designation, is preferred.

Typical compliance manager duties:

Creating and reviewing regulatory compliance documentationCoordinating the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures resulting from new laws and regulationsApplying and interpreting audit and compliance requirements for various departmentsWorking closely with the compliance director and other senior executivesDesigning and coordinating the preparation and ongoing review of policies, procedures, training materials and other communication tools to ensure departments meet compliance requirementsCoordinating regulatory exams and internal business unit auditsInteracting with external auditors on matters related to audits of the organization’s internal controlsEstablishing self-audit and compliance monitoring programsReviewing and assessing potential fraud activity and developing fraud detection toolsFiling regulatory reports and other documentationCoordinating rollout and training of new or updated policies and directives when required

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Salary for Compliance Manager Financial Services in Chicago, IL
106750 - 171715
25th percentile
106750
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
145180
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
171715
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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