How to become a
Certified Compliance Officer
Job Role
A Compliance Officer acts ethically and morally in order to create and maintain a compliant organisation. Their role involves monitoring and managing a company’s policies and procedures, ensuri ng they comply with any legal regulations and requirements. This includes meeting both professional and internal standards. If these standards aren’t adhered to, the company could face huge fines – making the role of a compliance officer extremely important in almost every industry. A compliance officer’s duties will vary depending on their specialism, but will usually include:
- Carrying out risk assessments
- Keeping up to date with relevant laws and regulations
- Regularly reviewing the compliance of websites and marketing materials
- Advising and educating employees on laws and regulations
- Investigating irregularities or areas of concern
- Reporting any instances of non-compliant behaviour
- Creating a culture of compliance
Is it suitable for me?
Good at playing by the rules? You should start a career in compliance!
Check below key characteristics of a successful compliance officer:
- Good at analysing and interpreting data
- A proactive decision maker
- Persuasive and charismatic
- Strategic and meticulous
- Knowledgeable on the latest rules and regulations
- Able to write detailed reports
Career Progress
Compliance Officer
Up to $40,000
Compliance Manager
Up to $80,000
Global Head of Compliance
Up to $150,000
What’s it really Like?
If you’re looking for a challenging role where you’re always learning, a career in compliance is for you! You will spend a lot of your time educating your colleagues on rules and regulations, as well as advising each department what needs to be done to remain compliant. You need lots of integrity, that will not budge when pressured to take shortcuts or find ways around the written regulations.
What’s it really Like?
If you’re looking for a challenging role where you’re always learning, a career in compliance is for you! You will spend a lot of your time educating your colleagues on rules and regulations, as well as advising each department what needs to be done to remain compliant. You need lots of integrity, that will not budge when pressured to take shortcuts or find ways around the written regulations.
Get Certified
You won’t need any specific qualifications to become a Compliance Officer but gaining relevant ones – such as the AGRC Certificates in GRC – could certainly help set you apart. Professional Certificates and being a member of an International GRC Association (like the AGRC) are often favoured by employers.
Get Certified
You won’t need any specific qualifications to become a Compliance Officer but gaining relevant ones – such as the AGRC Certificates in GRC – could certainly help set you apart. Professional Certificates and being a member of an International GRC Association (like the AGRC) are often favoured by employers.
