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How much do senior compliance associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior compliance associate in the United States is $106,734.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical challenges faced by a senior compliance associate when balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives?

A Senior Compliance Associate often encounters the challenge of ensuring that all business activities align with complex and evolving regulations without hindering organizational goals. This requires strong communication skills to interpret regulations, advise business units, and negotiate practical solutions that protect the company while enabling growth. Collaborating closely with legal teams, operations, and senior leadership is essential to foster a culture of compliance and proactively address potential issues before they escalate. Staying updated on regulatory changes and adapting internal policies accordingly is also a key part of the role.

What is the difference between Senior Compliance Associate vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectSenior Compliance AssociateCompliance Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM)Bachelor's degree, often entry-level certifications
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, healthcare, regulated industriesFinancial services, corporate compliance teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in banking, finance, healthcare sectorsCommon in finance, insurance, corporate compliance
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior roles, responsibilities, career pathEntry to mid-level compliance roles, responsibilities

The Senior Compliance Associate typically holds more experience, advanced certifications, and handles complex compliance issues within regulated industries. Compliance Analysts are often entry-level or mid-level roles focused on monitoring and supporting compliance programs. The senior role involves leadership and strategic oversight, while the analyst role emphasizes data analysis and reporting.

What is a senior compliance associate?

Senior Compliance Associates are professionals responsible for ensuring that an organization adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. They typically oversee compliance programs, conduct audits, and provide guidance to other staff on compliance matters. Their role often involves identifying potential risks, investigating compliance issues, and implementing corrective actions. Senior Compliance Associates also stay updated on regulatory changes to ensure the organization remains compliant. They may work in various industries, including finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior compliance associate?

A Senior Compliance Associate typically needs a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring, often supported by a degree in law, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with compliance management systems, reporting tools, and certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) are highly valued. Attention to detail, integrity, and excellent communication skills help navigate complex regulations and foster a culture of compliance. These skills are crucial to ensure organizational adherence to laws, mitigate risks, and maintain a trustworthy business environment.
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Senior Compliance Specialist

Bread Financial

Columbus, OH • Hybrid

$93K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Bread Financial rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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Job Summary

The Senior Compliance Specialist at Bread Financial is a key advisor on regulatory compliance risks, establishing policies and processes to mitigate risks and ensure legal adherence. This proactive role engages with business partners to implement compliance strategies and influence positive outcomes.
The Senior Compliance Specialist at Bread Financial is a key advisor focused on regulatory compliance risks, overseeing a wide variety areas. The Senior Compliance Specialist will identify and assess regulatory risk, provides practical guidance to business partners, and help implement compliant products, processes, and controls. The role will also ensure that standards and procedures are maintained; support risk assessments, regulatory change and issue management.


Essential Job Functions

  • Guides on risk mitigation, policy implementation, and legal research. Presents risk implications to leadership. - (35%)
  • Conducts risk assessments and regulatory change management. Balances strategic and tactical projects. - (25%)
  • Ensures initiatives comply with laws. Drives risk-based solutions and educates on Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Management System framework. - (25%)
  • Collaborates on solutions to mitigate regulatory risks and guides business partners on compliance. - (15%)


Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • 5-8 years experience in consumer credit, banking compliance, or related field.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent education.
  • Advanced degree in law
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
  • Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP)
  • 6+ years in Consumer Credit Lending and Banking Compliance.


Skills

  • Regulatory Research and Interruption
  • Decision Making
  • Change Management
  • Risk Management
  • Clear Written and Verbal Communication
  • Issue Identification
  • Solution-Oriented
  • AI Tool Fluency


Reports To: Manager and above
Direct Reports: 0
Work Environment

  • Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location.


Physical and Mental Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

  • Communicate/Hearing
  • Communicate/Talking
  • Stationary Position/Seated
  • Typing/Writing
  • Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

Salary Range (unless otherwise noted below):

$81,100.00 - $129,800.00

Full Salary Range for position:

California: $93,300.00 - $162,300.00 Colorado: $81,100.00 - $142,800.00 New York: $89,200.00 - $162,300.00 Washington: $89,200.00 - $149,300.00 Maryland: $89,200.00 - $142,800.00 Washington DC: $93,300.00 - $149,300.00 Illinois: $81,100.00 - $142,800.00 New Jersey: $93,300.00 - $149,300.00 Vermont: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00 Ohio: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00 Maine: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00 Connecticut: $89,200.00 - $142,800.00 Virginia: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00

The actual base pay within this range may be dependent upon many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, work location, education, experience, and skills.


You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for any sponsorship now or in the future from any employer or organization. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders.

Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period). Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180-day waiting period. Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial's 401(k) plan.

All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time ("PSST") upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO.

Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.

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About Bread Financial

At Bread Financial, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We've been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we're proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled-both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial(NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers.Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through ourco-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers.Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.

Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress,visit breadfinancial.comor follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

  • Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).

  • The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company.

  • The Company participates in E-Verify.

  • The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

  • The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at TaOps@breadfinancial.com.

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