Also called: Compliance Specialist, Compliance Analyst
Makes sure an organization follows the laws and regulations that apply to it.
Compliance officers review company practices, train employees on rules, and investigate possible violations before regulators find them. Banks, hospitals, and energy companies hire many. Government agencies hire them to check licensees.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; certifications vary by industry.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Finance, Criminal Justice, Public Administration.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS compliance officers (approx.).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI monitors rule changes and checks documents; training staff and investigating problems stay human.
Classes: AP Government, Business class, English.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.
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