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How much do compliance risk jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for compliance risk in the United States is $152,036.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $157,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Compliance Risk roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Compliance Risk often face the challenge of keeping up with constantly evolving regulations and ensuring that internal practices remain aligned with legal requirements. Balancing the need for rigorous controls while supporting business operations can also be demanding, as compliance measures must not hinder productivity. To address these challenges, ongoing education, collaboration with legal and business units, and leveraging technology for monitoring and reporting are essential strategies. Building strong communication channels across teams helps ensure compliance is integrated seamlessly throughout the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Compliance Risk professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Compliance Risk professional, you need a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance procedures, usually supported by a degree in law, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with compliance management systems, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software, and industry certifications such as CRCM or CAMS is often expected. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for identifying risks and ensuring organizational adherence to regulations. These skills are essential for minimizing legal exposure, maintaining ethical standards, and safeguarding the organization's reputation.

What is compliance risk?

Compliance risk refers to the potential for legal or regulatory sanctions, financial loss, or reputational damage that an organization can face if it fails to comply with laws, regulations, or internal policies. Businesses must identify, assess, and manage compliance risks to operate within the boundaries set by governing bodies. Effective compliance risk management helps organizations avoid penalties and ensures that they maintain trust with customers and stakeholders.

What is the difference between Compliance Risk vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectCompliance RiskCompliance Analyst
Primary FocusIdentifying and managing potential compliance risks within an organizationMonitoring, reviewing, and ensuring adherence to compliance policies and regulations
Required CredentialsRisk management certifications, compliance trainingCertifications like CCEP, CAMS, or similar compliance certifications
Work EnvironmentRisk management teams, compliance departments, consulting firmsCorporate compliance departments, financial institutions, healthcare organizations
Industry UsageUsed across industries to assess and mitigate compliance risksCommonly employed in industries with strict regulatory requirements

While Compliance Risk focuses on identifying and mitigating potential compliance issues proactively, Compliance Analysts primarily monitor and ensure ongoing adherence to regulations. Both roles are essential in maintaining organizational compliance but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Compliance Risk Assessment Manager

Compliance Risk Assessment Manager

Td

Charlotte, NC โ€ข On-site

$91K - $145K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Work Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$91,000 - $145,600 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business:

Compliance

Job Description:

Department Overview:

Why Work with Us?

At TD Bank US Compliance, we're on a mission to build a more resilient and scalable compliance risk management function. As part of our team, you'll play a key role in reshaping compliance structures and processes, driving innovation at every level. Here, each team member has a chance to make a tangible impact - both in day-to-day operations and in the design of a future-focused compliance program. This not just about implementing a new program - it's about creating a culture of compliance that will cascade throughout the organization.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like setting as we build a new compliance structure that aligns with the bank's size, complexity, and risk profile. In this role, you'll need to be strategic, tactical, collaborative and creative in your approach. You will manage day-to-day operations while also helping design and implement a forward-thinking compliance program for the future.

Beyond technical expertise, we're looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset-someone who can "roll up their sleeves", takes the initiative and can anticipate needs before they arise. A comfort level with ambiguity and the ability to excel in a dynamic, evolving landscape are essential as the US Compliance team redefines the bank's compliance program and structure.

Most importantly, the right candidate is seeking an intellectual challenge, has a desire to learn, and is committed to building something impactful from the ground up. At TD Bank, you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the bank while collaborating with a team of enthusiastic colleagues dedicated to setting new industry standards.

Role Description:

  • Supports the U.S. Compliance Risk Assessment lead with managing and facilitating the U.S. Compliance Risk Assessment and reports up into the U.S. Head of Compliance Programs

  • Supports the management of the Compliance Risk Assessment framework to ensure the applicable regulatory compliance risks and internal controls are identified and assessed to determine the risk profile for in scope laws/regulations as they pertain to respective businesses and across legal entities

  • Supports the facilitation of the Compliance Risk Assessment and manages the assessment process, including ensuring timely and quality completion of the assessment through the lifecycle stages

  • Provides subject matter expertise and leadership to Oversight Functions and other assessment participants and serve as single point of contact for stakeholders on assessment methodology, guidance, and applicable leading practices

  • Where necessary, support Oversight Functions and their covered businesses with defining and logging regulatory issues and/or remedial action plans

  • Support the review and interpretation of aggregated results and identify methodology deviations, quality deficiencies and potential points of challenge

  • Support program reporting analytics and insights in collaboration with the Compliance Data Analytics and Insights team

  • Assist with continuous enhancements to the target state design and methodology of the Compliance Risk Assessment framework

  • Possesses strong functional knowledge of U.S. banking regulations (e.g., Federal Reserve) as well as banking products and services. Additionally, a risk management / internal control mindset to apply and assess risk identification / mitigation is essential.

Please review Desired Skills and Experience below as you consider this opportunity. The above details are specific to the role which is outlined in the general summary below.

Job Profile Summary:

The Compliance Governance & Operations Manager leads the development and implementation (or lead support) of enterprise Compliance programs, including frameworks, policies, standards and development of procedures, awareness and specialized training, monitoring, reporting and information, escalation of issues and events.

Depth & Scope:

  • Highly seasoned professional role requiring substantial knowledge/expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas

  • Integrates knowledge of the enterprise sub-function's or business line's overarching strategy in developing solutions across multiple functions or operations

  • Interprets internal/external business challenges and the industry environment, recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes or services

  • Acts as a technical expert/lead integrating cross-function understanding within their own field of specialty; may manage team(s) of related specialists

  • Leads cross-functional teams or projects with significant resource requirements, risk and/or complexity

  • Independently manages end-to-end functional programs

  • Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify solutions

  • Solves or may lead others to solve complex problems; leads efforts or partners with others to develop new solutions

  • Impacts the achievement of sub-function or business line objectives within the area they are accountable for

  • Work is guided by policies and industry standards/methods

  • Communicates difficult concepts; converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders

  • Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise

Education & Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience

  • 7+ years of experience

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 7 years of prior regulatory, compliance, and/or risk management experience

  • Familiarity with conducting a Compliance Risk Assessment preferred

  • Experience working with top tier banks in large scale, cross-functional regulatory remediation

  • Familiarity with developing and implementing regulatory compliance risk management frameworks and programs, including Compliance Risk Assessment and regulatory controls management

  • Strong knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, risks and taxonomies related to consumer and commercial banking, securities (broker-dealer), and wealth management businesses

  • Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills

  • Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team oriented, organized

  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging; ability to influence and lead at a senior level

  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional partners across the three lines of defense

  • Ability to navigate a complex organization

  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in desktop tools including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite

Customer Accountabilities:

  • Works with Compliance partners and other related groups (such as Legal and Risk) to support creation of documentation and reports required by external regulatory bodies and TD internal groups

  • Leads development of team procedures and governance processes and advises the Compliance stakeholders and teams of changes and enhancements to enterprise Compliance programs and requirements and where they may impact in the organization

  • Provides governance oversight through management of the policy and training exemption governance and reporting processes to the Compliance Senior Executive Team (and related Compliance Sub-Committees)

  • Assists Compliance team members in the use of Issues and Events system for tracking and reporting

  • Prepares summaries, presentations, briefing notes, and any other required documentation to effectively report on the status of the Compliance program

  • Represents CGO as a specialist on internal or external committees as well as on enterprise-wide Regulatory Change Management initiative, as required

  • Delivers relevant subject matter expertise and Compliance advice to business Compliance partners

  • Interacts with control functions within the organization

  • Conducts meaningful research, analysis, and assessment of Compliance program activities at the functional level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of enterprise Compliance programs

  • Participates in/manages regulatory examinations and external/internal audits with respect to request for information regarding CGO portfolio; reviewing, packaging and providing information for department executive

Shareholder Accountabilities:

  • Adheres to enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to activities for our business area

  • Makes sure respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities

  • Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate

  • Manages business operations to be in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)

  • Participates in cross-functional/enterprise/initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk/provide guidance for complex situations

  • Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/delivery of presentations/communications to management or broader audience

  • Conducts meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, makes recommendations, assesses the effectiveness of programs/policies/practices

  • Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exists

  • Leads/facilitates and/or implements actions/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues

  • Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and manages alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements

  • Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts

  • Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

  • Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/points of interest

  • Supports the team by continuously enhancing knowledge/expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit

  • Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques

  • Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team

  • Keeps others informed and up-to-date about the status/progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities

  • Contributes to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provides training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate

  • Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce

  • Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

  • Domestic Travel - Occasional

  • International Travel - Never

  • Performing sedentary work - Continuous

  • Performing multiple tasks - Continuous

  • Operating standard office equipment - Continuous

  • Responding quickly to sounds - Occasional

  • Sitting - Continuous

  • Standing - Occasional

  • Walking - Occasional

  • Moving safely in confined spaces - Occasional

  • Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) - Occasional

  • Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) - Never

  • Squatting - Occasional

  • Bending - Occasional

  • Kneeling - Never

  • Crawling - Never

  • Climbing - Never

  • Reaching overhead - Never

  • Reaching forward - Occasional

  • Pushing - Never

  • Pulling - Never

  • Twisting - Never

  • Concentrating for long periods of time - Continuous

  • Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations - Continuous

  • Reading, writing and comprehending instructions - Continuous

  • Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing - Continuous

The above statements are intended to descri...