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Compliance Officer jobs in Chicago, IL

Compliance officers keep organizations within regulatory and policy boundaries, running risk assessments, monitoring programs, training, and investigations across the business.

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Compliance Officer, Surveillance (VN2997)

Marex · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$75k - $115k

traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 40 offices worldwide, the group has over 2,300 employees across Europe,... ...visit In the ever-evolving financial landscape, Compliance has become increasin…

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Sr Regulatory Specialist

Cboe Exchange · Chicago, IL
$102.85k - $133.1k

partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.Location OverviewCboe HQ is located in the historic... ...Specialist reports to the Regulatory Education, Training, and Compliance Team M…

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Senior EHS Compliance Specialist

Stantec · Chicago, IL
$110.3k - $165.5k

candidate will primarily manage and complete projects related to EHS compliance and permitting solutions through each stage of our client’s... ...and project team members.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office soft…

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Reporting Analyst

Robert Half · Chicago, IL
$100k - $115k

This process entails building out supporting documentation that is easily traceable and orderly. While the primary focus will be on compliance and documentation for investor communications, the role will also support the…

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Sr. Project Manager/Program Manager

Robert Half · Chicago, IL

We are looking for an accomplished Sr. Project Manager/Program Manager to lead complex initiatives within a Financial Services environment. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and will oversee en…

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Financial Analyst/Manager

Robert Half · Chicago, IL

We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst/Manager to lead planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for our manufacturing-focused business in Chicago, Illinois. This position works closely with leaders across…

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Workday Data Governance Analyst

Neshent Technologies · Evanston, IL · Temporary

Primary Responsibilities Manage the review and analysis of master data maintenance requests and determine appropriate corrective actions. Ensure accurate master data is maintained across key systems and business processe…

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What compliance officers earn in Chicago

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $28–$38 $59k–$78k
Mid level $37–$50 $76k–$103k
Senior $48–$67 $99k–$140k

Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Regulatory knowledge (industry-specific)Risk assessmentPolicy writingMonitoring and auditingInvestigationsCompliance training deliveryGRC tools and reportingIndependent judgmentClear communication with leadership
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Which regulatory frameworks have you worked with directly?

Be specific and honest, whether that is BSA/AML, HIPAA, SOX, OSHA, or state insurance rules, and describe what you actually did within each rather than listing acronyms.

Tell me about a time you had to tell a senior leader no.

This is the defining question. Show that you explained the risk in business terms, offered a compliant alternative, and documented the decision either way.

Walk me through a risk assessment you led.

Describe scoping, gathering data across departments, scoring likelihood and impact, and how findings changed controls or priorities. Method and follow-through both matter.

How do you run an internal investigation while protecting fairness and confidentiality?

Show process discipline: defined scope, documented interviews, evidence handling, no premature conclusions, and appropriate escalation to counsel or the board.

How do you make compliance training something employees do not just click through?

Talk about role-specific scenarios, short formats, and real cases from your industry. Mention measuring behavior change, not completion rates.

A monitoring report shows a pattern that might be a violation. What are your first steps?

Show calm sequencing: verify the data, preserve records, assess reporting obligations and deadlines, and brief the right people without alarm or delay.

How do you stay current as regulations change?

Name your actual sources: agency bulletins, industry associations, counsel updates, and give a recent regulatory change you operationalized.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For compliance officers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Name your regulatory domains precisely, such as BSA/AML, HIPAA, SOX, or FDA, since compliance hiring is domain-first.

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List certifications that carry weight: CRCM, CAMS, CHC, CCEP, or SHRM depending on your field, with the year earned.

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Quantify your program: audits completed, policies authored or overhauled, training reach, or exam findings remediated.

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Show outcomes with regulators, for example clean examinations, closed consent-order items, or reduced findings year over year.

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Describe your reporting line and committee exposure, such as presenting to the audit committee, to signal seniority accurately.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Compliance Analyst
02 Compliance Officer
03 Senior Compliance Officer
04 Compliance Manager
05 Chief Compliance Officer
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