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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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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…
$200k - $250k
Company DescriptionTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources,…
Rippling.com addresses.About the roleWe are looking for a Legal and Compliance Ops Associate to join our small, but mighty Legal and... ...inter-company funding transactions, changes to directors and officers, and other…
$192k - $278k
Establish, manage, and refine frameworks to measure and mitigate complex risk exposures (e.g., price, shape and counterparty risks) across Google’s global, multi-gigawatt energy portfolio.Translate risk analytics, quanti…
Position Summary The Team The Clients and Markets Acceleration Team’s (CMAT) Growth Platforms Team is comprised of professional alliance relationship managers, marketers, and architects dedicated to driving successful te…
$164k - $261.5k
level presentation decks, exclusive research insights, and thought leadership assets that position Regrello/AFO as essential to back- office AI transformation.Exec-to-Exec Program & Target Account AdvancementBuild Execut…
Your OpportunityAt Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.Thi…
needs of programs and secure the resources required to deliver services specified in the contract scope with a focus on contract compliance. Promote team alignment on program mission and monitor team performance and esta…
experience A minimum 2 years project management Registered Architect Must be able to lead a team on projects Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) Good planning and mentoring skills An attitude and comm…
Qualifications Master's degree in EngineeringCaltrans bridge design experience California High Speed Rail ExperienceExperience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA Experience mentoring juni…
including OSHPD-1 and OSHPD-3, navigating reviews, approvals, code compliance, and coordination with AHJLead user group meetings and... ...Must be able to lead a team on projects Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, E…
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What compliance officers earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, 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
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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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