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Compliance Officer jobs in San Jose, 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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regulatory obstacles. Determine and communicate submission and approval requirements. Participate in risk-benefit analysis for regulatory compliance. Premarket: Assess the acceptability of quality, preclinical and clinic…
$101k - $132k
committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.Job Summary:Supermicro is seeking a Supply Chain Risk & Trade Compliance Specialist to establish and operate a dedicated Federal Supply Chain Risk Manag…
$133k - $165k
passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.Job Summary:Supermicro is seeking a Security Compliance Industry Specialist to drive day-to-day federal compliance execution, security a…
$139.2k - $170k
Finance Transformation Manager (Project Hire through April 1st 2028)At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s…
About Centric Software:Centric Software is a global leader, providing an innovative and AI-enabled product-concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands and manufacturers of all sizes. We equip retail, fash…
$190k - $220k
Director - Family OfficeJoin an established, integrated family office serving ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs and tech-wealth families... ...leader.What you'll doOwn federal, state, and multi-state tax compliance acro…
$188.13k - $300.51k
system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects.Leading with minimal assistance from the Office Management Team in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the…
customer sampling, and production ramps.Coordinate design reviews, validation activities, and manufacturing readiness reviews.Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirement…
$168.2k - $205.4k
About the Role & TeamAt The Walt Disney Company, Finance Transformation is a high-profile, cross-functional initiative to define and create the future of Finance at the Company. As our Oracle EPM program moves toward go-…
Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing.Senior Finance Manager | Private Equity Firm | San Jose| Hybrid | Strong Compensation!A leading global inv…
Program/Project Manager to lead complex Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), SAP carve-out, SLO/SLT, IT Infrastructure, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives across enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Lea…
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What compliance officers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $37–$48 | $76k–$99k |
| Mid level | $47–$63 | $97k–$131k |
| Senior | $61–$86 | $127k–$179k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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