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Compliance Officer jobs in Columbus, OH
Compliance officers keep organizations within regulatory and policy boundaries, running risk assessments, monitoring programs, training, and investigations across the business.
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Grant Billing and Compliance CoordinatorFull Time Days | 40 hours per week Remote - Ohio Residents OnlyStarting salary at $60,000/year, based... ...Grant Billing and Compliance Coordinator based out of our home office in…
employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not... ...programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign…
IT systems. As regulatory expectations and cyber risk continue to evolve, Hexion is investing in a mature Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function to protect our business, our customers, and the integrity of our o…
$80k - $100k
health information at scale, owning vulnerability assessments and compliance audits for an organization whose data integrity directly... ...~ Fully remote position with flexible working hours ~ Home office equipment and…
A Place Where People Matter. Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. Primary Purpose: Under t…
We are the #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, Ohio, by Inc. 5000, and one of the top and youngest financial planning firms in the country. Peak has grown from one team member to over 60 team members in just…
$20 - $30 per hour
estimating processes. Experience working in cross-functional project environments. Physical Requirements: Primarily office- based with occasional travel to project sites. Ability to travel to project locations for meetin…
capacity The Opportunity Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Director of Finance serves as KIPP Columbus's senior... ...Finance oversees budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, compliance, grants management,…
COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL PROJECT MANAGER in our Columbus, OH office location. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist... ...of workmanship, and that all work and materials are in compliance with project s…
$80k - $130k
meetings and maintain strong client relationships Ensure contract compliance, change order management, and risk mitigation Drive projects... ...) Stable work history Ideal Backgrounds Commercial office Healthcare Retail…
Job Title: Project Manager / Scrum Master – Risk & Compliance (Contract to Hire) Location: Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN (Hybrid – Tue-Thu onsite, Mon & Fri remote) Rate: $50 – $55/hr W-2 only (Target conversion salar…
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What compliance officers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $52k–$68k |
| Mid level | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
| Senior | $42–$60 | $87k–$124k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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
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Compliance Analyst
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Compliance Officer
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Senior Compliance Officer
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Compliance Manager
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Chief Compliance Officer
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