What is a compliance analyst?

A compliance analyst helps ensure that an organization’s products or processes meet compliance specifications. Analysts may work under a compliance officer or chief compliance officer. Their responsibilities range from tasks such as evaluating work safety policies to reviewing data security and conducting compliance training. Job duties depend on the sector and employer. For example, in the financial sector, analysts might look at accounting practices and audit expenses and income figures. In health care, they may examine HIPAA compliance. Computer skills and knowledge of applicable regulations are helpful in this field. You can be a compliance analyst in almost any industry, with many jobs in health care, government, finance, and insurance.