Entry-Level Senior Compliance Analyst with Compliance (Financial) Skills Salary

Job Description for Senior Compliance Analyst

A senior compliance analyst may sometimes be referred to as a senior compliance officer. This person is responsible for ensuring that all activities of their company adhere to established company and legal guidelines. While their exact responsibilities vary depending on the industry, the senior compliance analyst is typically responsible for ensuring that all procedures and policies are implemented and documented, conducting internal reviews, identifying issues with compliance, develop strategies to avoid non-compliance, and filing reports with regulatory committees.

Additionally, a senior compliance analyst supervises other compliance officers and oversees each team member's performance; they communicate all updates, and changes in laws to each individual compliance officer as well.

A senior compliance analyst typically has attained a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or in the industry they work in. It is generally expected that this person has at least three to five years of experience within their given field. This person should possess outstanding communication skills, proficiency with basic computer programs, and strong decision-making and problem-solving skills to successfully fulfill their job duties. This person works with a variety of individuals, and they should be highly adaptable to all situations and have clear and extensive knowledge of their field.

These analysts are employed in a variety of industries and typically work in an office setting during regular business hours; however, some positions may offer or require different working hours. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

• Ensure that all activities of the organization comply with the rules and regulations governing the industry in which they operate.
• Collect data and monitor organization activities in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Represent interests of organization in regulatory affairs.
• Keep current on industry rules and regulations.
• Act as liaison with organization and its industry governing bodies.

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