Compliance manager

Compliance manager

Compliance managers plan and put in place ways to make sure that companies or organisations follow legal and ethical guidelines and standards.

Also known as

Quality and compliance manager, risk and compliance manager, senior compliance and assurance manager, regulatory and compliance manager, investigations and compliance manager, branch manager compliance, compliance lead

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices and may travel nationally
  • Need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Make sure businesses follow laws and rules
  • Talk with government agencies
  • Advise on legal requirements
  • Explain company rules and processes
  • Keep compliance documents up to date
  • Check business activities meet rules and standards
  • Train workers on laws and rules
  • Hire and manage staff
  • Communicate company policies and procedures
  • Check records are correct

Salary information

$62K-$198K
LowerMost commonUpper
$62K$83K-$156K$198K

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