Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Compliance Officer to support crucial federal compliance operations. This role focuses on extensive data entry, database research, and compliance auditing. You wil…
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Compliance Officer jobs in Houston, TX
Compliance officers keep organizations within regulatory and policy boundaries, running risk assessments, monitoring programs, training, and investigations across the business.
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sectors such as energy, data centers, CCUS, and renewable energy with a focus on environmental permitting and planning, regulatory compliance and sustainability goals, while driving innovation in methodologies and projec…
Job-ID29249876Reference26-25645Actuarial Associate/ (Actuarial Product Implementation Team)this resource MUST be local to a CRBG hub, Jersey City, Houston or Woodland Hills.Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivat…
ecosystem.Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law,…
control/estimating, document management, environmental planning/ compliance, engineering, equity, financial support, organizational... ...Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PM…
company! Role overview You will work with This is an IT compliance specialist role in bp's global Digital Compliance team. The... ...for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/ remote working Skills:…
Requisition Number: 235843 Job Description Cintas is seeking to hire a Compliance Specialist who will oversee all efforts surrounding location (or region) compliance, related to Safety, and/ or Fleet. The Compliance Spec…
We are looking for a Compliance Director to oversee and manage regulatory compliance within a fast-paced auto lending company in Houston, Texas. This position requires a strategic thinker who can ensure adherence to stat…
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Ethics & Compliance Data Analyst Location: Houston, TX - Enclave (Hybrid) Direct Manager: Julie Laha The Ethics & Compliance Data Analyst supports the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the company's Ethics…
Position Overview : Trade & Customs Compliance team oversees company’s global trade compliance efforts, covering areas such as U.S. imports... ...: Solid working knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office suite, and…
The Compliance Specialist reports to the Director Legal, Compliance, Privacy & Security (“Director”) and has a key role in supporting the Director in implementing the seven elements of an effective compliance and helping…
At Houston Methodist, the Regulatory Compliance Specialist position is responsible for coordinating and performing study specific regulatory... ...(ICH). This position communicates with regulatory affairs office for FDA…
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What compliance officers earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$34 | $54k–$71k |
| Mid level | $33–$45 | $69k–$93k |
| Senior | $43–$61 | $90k–$127k |
Adjusted for the Houston 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
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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 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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