Compliance Managers

What the job really is

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

At a glance

• Sector: Management
• O*NET-SOC code: 11-9199
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
• Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
• File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
• Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
• Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
• Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
• Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.
• Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
• Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
• Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.

Tools and technology

Adobe Acrobat, Apple Safari, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Regulatory Affairs Specialists
• Management Analysts
• Regulatory Affairs Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Environmental Compliance Inspectors
• Security Managers
• Administrative Services Managers
• Security Management Specialists

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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