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Compliance Officer jobs in San Francisco, CA

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

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Data Solutions Analyst

Wiliot · San Francisco, CA

Wiliot was founded by the team that invented one of the technologies at the heart of 5G. Their next vision was to develop an IoT sticker, a computing element that can power itself by harvesting radio frequency energy, br…

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Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Lightsource BP Renewable Energy Investments Limited · San Francisco, CA · Full-time
$100k - $120k

Regulatory Compliance Analyst Regulatory Compliance Analyst Location: Austin, Denver, or San Francisco Work Model: Hybrid, in- office role Compensation:$100,000–$120,000 base salary plus a 10% annual bonus Remote work: N…

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Compliance Analyst Intern

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. · San Francisco, CA
$33 - $38 per hour

technology and entertainment companies. About the Role The Compliance Analyst Intern will join Via LA's Global Compliance team and... ...-developed interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, inclu…

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Legal Analyst, Data Privacy

Sephora · San Francisco, CA
$127k - $139k

our Privacy Legal team through research, analysis, and privacy compliance initiatives. The work you do will impact beauty by strengthening... ...with databases, document management systems, and Microsoft Office applicati…

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Chief Risk Officer (On-site)

SF Fire Credit Union · San Francisco, CA · Full-time
$200k - $285k

Fire Credit Union first opened its doors from a modest 10′ × 15′ office space in 17 Engine. It was from those humble beginnings—where... ...across the credit union. This includes enterprise risk management, compliance, i…

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Senior Data Analyst

Sagetap · San Francisco, CA · Full-time
$120k - $140k

Data Analyst Company Description Sagetap is a rapidly growing startup changing how enterprise technology executives discover and evaluate software. Our AI-driven platform anonymously connects tech buyers with the industr…

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Data Analyst (Excel) - Remote

YO AI Labs · San Francisco, CA · Temporary

Job Title: Data Analyst (Excel) Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and pe…

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Data Analyst

University of California San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · Full-time

JOB SUMMARY The Division of Geriatrics seeks to recruit a full-time Data Analyst to support the Cognitive Health Assessment Metrics Post Positive Screen (CHAMPPS) project to focus on data collection, organization, manage…

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VP, Regulatory Specialist

San Francisco, CA
$105k - $192.5k

This role can be located on a hybrid basis in any Guy Carpenter office or be remote. The VP, Regulatory Specialist will lead... ...and on time. The Specialist will partner with actuarial, legal, compliance, product, engi…

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Licensed Financial Advisor Opportunities

Valued Merchant Services · San Francisco, CA · Full-time
$75k - $90k

resources Practice management coaching Advanced technology platform Compliance and operational support Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance Travel reimbursement Comprehensive back- office infrastructure Why Advisors Make t…

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What compliance officers earn in San Francisco

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $37–$49 $77k–$101k
Mid level $47–$64 $98k–$133k
Senior $62–$88 $129k–$182k

Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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