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Compliance Manager

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

Annual openings

2,145

BLS median wage

$171,140

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

10-year growth

+7%

Career requirements

What does this career require?

The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

No specific credential listed yet

Work experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. Work experience as a Supervisor is highly valued.

Employer competency information

Feedback from employers identifies the following competencies as being critical to support a successful move up to the Manager level

  • Planning & Organizing — Plan and organize the successful completion of tasks and projects for multiple teams; set expectations for team members and hold them accountable.
  • Personnel & Human Resources and Interpersonal Skills — Understand behaviors (Psychology) of team members; motivate, empower and get a diverse team to work well together; lead and manage staff; deal with others with fairness and integrity; and hire and fill skills gaps effectively.
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, & Decision Making — Continue to elevate these skills for use in activities that cross teams, including strategic thinking and vision setting across an organization.
Salary/Demand information crosses multiple jobs in multiple industries.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

A typical day

  1. Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
  2. Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
  3. File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
  4. Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
  5. Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
  6. Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.