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Director Compliance (10 years experience)

Compliance Director (10+ years of experience) Job Description

The compliance director heads the compliance administration team and is responsible for identifying, establishing, maintaining and reviewing compliance risk controls and compliance strategy throughout the organization. The compliance director routinely interacts with senior executives, managers, external business partners and regulatory agencies in order to determine specific needs and procedures. Additionally, the compliance director supervises internal procedures, processes and programs for compliance.A bachelor's degree is required for this position, and a master's degree in finance or risk management or a juris doctor (JD) is often preferred. Most companies want candidates with relevant business experience of 10-plus years and compliance expertise within their respective industries or sectors. The compliance director must also have sound leadership skills and demonstrate thoughtful judgment in strategic management of compliance initiatives and foster efficient, effective operational coordination.

Typical compliance director (10+ years of experience) duties:

Developing, directing and executing the company's overall compliance strategyDeveloping, managing and maintaining corporate compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulationsOverseeing and refining the company's annual compliance testing and monitoring plans and refining those plans as required in light of evolving regulatory or business requirementsActing as a liaison with regulatory agencies, internal and external advisors, and other internal control groups on compliance and exam-related issuesWorking with management to establish an appropriate compliance culture throughout the firm, including the development of specialized training programsPreparing compliance reporting for senior management and the company's board of directors

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Salary for Director Compliance (10 years experience)
110000 - 166250
25th percentile
110000
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
141500
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
166250
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Manager, Compliance, 7-9 Years’ Experience 91000 106750 133500 Compliance Analyst, 4-6 Years’ Experience 78500 92500 110750 Compliance Analyst, 1-3 Years’ Experience 69000 83000 91750

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