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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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Surveillance Compliance Officer

Chicago Financial Search, Inc. · Chicago, IL

Surveillance Compliance Officer Chicago - Onsite About The Role: We are seeking a Surveillance Compliance Officer to oversee transaction monitoring, conduct audits, support regulatory training, and strengthen compliance…

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Sr. FCM Advisor Compliance Officer

Chicago Financial Search, Inc. · Chicago, IL

Sr. FCM Advisor Compliance Officer New York, NY - Onsite About The Role: Seeking a Senior FCM Compliance Officer to provide real-time compliance advisory support to FCMs, IBs, GIBs, and Swap Dealers. The role primarily f…

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Compliance Analyst

WTW · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$80k - $95k

Compliance Analyst ~202604796 ~Chicago, Illinois, United States ~Full time View favourites Description Do you care about... ...handle confidential information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Exce…

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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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Compliance Specialist- Chicago, IL

KMG Prestige · Chicago, IL · Full-time

to our team? Join KMG Prestige, where our motto to “Do the Right Thing”is not just words, it's who we are. We are seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our team in Chicago, IL who is detail-oriented, enjoys new challen…

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Credentialing & Patient Accounts Specialist

La Rabida Children's Hospital · Chicago, IL · Full-time

expirations, and supports patient account activities to ensure compliance and smooth billing operations. The Credentialing and Patient Accounts... ..., Cactus, IntelliSoft) Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly…

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Trade Compliance Specialist

Conexus Food Solutions · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$50k - $60k

Knowledge of transportation and logistics operations ~ Knowledge of PGA, specifically FDA/USDA/FWS ~ Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite ~ Cargowise experience a plus ~ Authorized to work in US. Benefits Offered: ~40…

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Trade Compliance Specialist

Sram Llc · Chicago, IL
$80k

Overview We are seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst with strong experience in import compliance within an importer environment. This... ..., APHIS, and U.S. HTS resources. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applicat…

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Debt Compliance Analyst

Brookfield Residential · Chicago, IL
$63k - $70k

you to apply. Job Description Position Summary The Debt Compliance Analyst is responsible for managing and tracking monthly... ...accounting and business principles. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis…

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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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