Compliance Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
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Salary Information
Compliance Managers: $136,550 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Develop computer or information systems. | Development |
| Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. | Development |
| Develop organizational policies or programs. | Development |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise. | Development |
| Develop emergency response plans or procedures. | Development |
| Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication. | General |
| Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities. | General |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Examine marketing materials to ensure compliance with policies or regulations. | General |
| Conduct employee training programs. | General |
| Prepare reports related to compliance matters. | General |
| Identify actions needed to bring properties or facilities into compliance with regulations. | General |
| Implement organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Conduct financial or regulatory audits. | General |
| Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards. | General |
| Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters. | General |
| Conduct environmental audits. | General |
| Verify accuracy of records. | General |
| Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation. | Maintenance |
| Monitor organizational compliance with regulations. | Maintenance |
| Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends. | Maintenance |
| Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Communicate with government agencies. | Communication |
| Communicate organizational policies and procedures. | Communication |
| Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. | Analysis |
| Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations. | Analysis |
| Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages. | Analysis |
| Manage environmental sustainability projects. | Management |
| Manage control system activities in organizations. | Management |
| Coordinate reporting or editing activities. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Apple Safari | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Mozilla Firefox | Internet browser software |
| 80-20 Software Leaders4 | Compliance software |
| ARC Logics Sword | Compliance software |
| Actimize Brokerage Compliance Solutions | Compliance software |
| Agiliance Compliance Manager | Compliance software |
| Aline GRC | Compliance software |
| Archer Compliance Management | Compliance software |
| AssurX CATSWeb | Compliance software |
| AssurX Financial Services Compliance Management System | Compliance software |
| Audit2 AdaptiveGRC | Compliance software |
| Axentis Compliance Management | Compliance software |
| BPS Compliance | Compliance software |
| BWise Compliance Management | Compliance software |
| CMO Compliance Regulatory Compliance Solution | Compliance software |
| Compliance 360 | Compliance software |
| Compliance11 Supervisory Suite | Compliance software |
| ComplianceBridge Total Compliance | Compliance software |
| ControlCase Compliance Manager | Compliance software |
| Cura Software Solutions Cura for Compliance Management | Compliance software |
| Data analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Desktop publishing software | Desktop publishing software |
| DoubleCheck GRC&T Platform | Compliance software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| EtQ Environmental Health and Safety Software | Compliance software |
| EtQ FDA cGxP Compliance Software for Life Sciences | Compliance software |
| FRSGlobal RegPro | Compliance software |
| Fidessa Compliance Manager | Compliance software |
| Governance, risk, and compliance GRC software | Compliance software |
| Guideline Risk Technologies RUBI | Compliance software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| Horwath Software Magique | Analytical or scientific software |
| Human resource information system (HRIS) | Human resources software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Keane SCORE | Compliance software |
| LRN Ethics and Compliance Alliance | Compliance software |
| LexisNexis | Information retrieval or search software |
| MediRegs ComplyTrack | Compliance software |
| Methodware ERA | Compliance software |
| MetricStream Compliance Management | Compliance software |
| MetricStream Enterprise Compliance Platform | Compliance software |
| MetricStream Regulatory Reporting | Compliance software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Modulo Risk Manager | Compliance software |
| MyComplianceOffice Compliance Operations Management System | Compliance software |
| Neohapsis Certus GRC | Compliance software |
| Oracle Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manager | Compliance software |
| Oracle Insurance Compliance Tracker | Compliance software |
| Protiviti Governance Portal | Compliance software |
| QUMAS quality management solution software | Compliance software |
| RVR Systems Compliance | Compliance software |
| Resolve Legislative Compliance Management | Compliance software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| StataCorp Stata | Analytical or scientific software |
| Sword Achiever Compliance Portal Dashboard | Compliance software |
| Tax accounting software | Tax preparation software |
| Tax software | Accounting software |
| The Garland Group RiskKey | Compliance software |
| Thomson Reuters Paisley Enterprise GRC | Compliance software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| policyIQ | Compliance software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database management software | Data base management system software |
| MasterControl MD | Risk management data and analysis software |
| MasterControl TotalPharma | Risk management data and analysis software |
| SAP BEx Report Designer | Data base reporting software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate, Insurance Regulatory Compliance | LOMA | Not Available |
| CUNA Credit Union HR Compliance Professional | Credit Union National Association | Not Available |
| Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer | Independent Community Bankers of America | Not Available |
| Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional - International | Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics | Not Available |
| Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional Fellow | Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics | Not Available |
| Certified Compliance Technician | American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management | Not Available |
| Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional | Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics | Not Available |
| Certified Consumer Protection Examiner | Conference of State Bank Supervisors | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Billing and Management Executive | Healthcare Billing & Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified IRB Professional | Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Compliance Officer | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Professional IACUC Administrator | Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Medical Auditor | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Refrigeration Compliance Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager | American Bankers Association | Not Available |
| Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer | International Import Export Institute | Not Available |
| Certified in Health Care Compliance | Health Care Compliance Association | Not Available |
| Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security | American Health Information Management Association | Not Available |
| Chartered Compliance Analyst | American Academy of Financial Management | Not Available |
| Credit Union Compliance Expert | Credit Union National Association | Not Available |
| Fair Housing Compliance | National Affordable Housing Management Association | Not Available |
| Healthcare Research Compliance Certification | Health Care Compliance Association | Not Available |
| Home Care Specialist - Compliance | Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance | Not Available |
| Operations & Performance Management Professional | ASHRAE | Not Available |
| Principles of Ethics and Personal Leadership | National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |