$69.7k - $94.3k
Compliance Analyst I, II or IIIHybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Portland, Medford, Fargo, Burlington, Vancouver, Renton, Boise, Lewiston or Salt Lake City offices. Candidates must reside within commutable dista…
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Compliance Officer jobs in Portland, OR
Compliance officers keep organizations within regulatory and policy boundaries, running risk assessments, monitoring programs, training, and investigations across the business.
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$29–$69/hr
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$91k
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Engineering 7 years related experience A minimum 2 years project management experience Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus) Demonst…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
successful outcomes.Implement and oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures to ensure technical excellence and compliance with project requirements.Support staff development initiatives and impleme…
: Overview The Compliance Officer - Collections & Mortgage Servicing is responsible for ensuring the credit union is operating in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rulings, and credit union policies and proce…
regulations and quality standards in a construction environment.8. Ability to travel throughout North America.Working Conditions1. Both Office environment & Plant environment.2. Travel up to 50% of the time dependent upo…
control/estimating, document management, environmental planning/ compliance, engineering, equity, financial support, organizational... ...Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PM…
recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.MS Office and MS Project experience is required Demonstrated leadership skills An attitude…
planning/design management, permitting, environmental planning/ compliance, QA/QC, cost control/estimating, scheduling, document management... ...working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO)…
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control/estimating, document management, environmental planning/ compliance, engineering, equity, financial support, organizational... ...Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PM…
plan to help build and grow a group of professionals to meet program and practice needs.Ability to workshare with staff in multiple offices to execute projects.Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development…
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What compliance officers earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$38 | $61k–$79k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $77k–$105k |
| Senior | $49–$69 | $101k–$143k |
Adjusted for the Portland 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 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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