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Compliance Officers: In-Demand Skills and Job Titles

As the compliance landscape continues to evolve, employers are seeking professionals with a range of skills to ensure regulatory adherence. Here are the top in-demand skills and job titles for compliance officers based on job postings from September 2021 to August 2022.

Top Skills Sought by Employers

Essential Skills for Compliance Officers

  • Communications: 46,508 postings (48%)
  • Management: 42,014 postings (43%)
  • Detail Oriented: 27,636 postings (29%)
  • Microsoft Excel: 24,241 postings (25%)
  • Operations: 24,210 postings (25%)

These skills are crucial for compliance officers to effectively manage and implement regulatory requirements.

Most In-Demand Job Titles

Top Compliance Job Titles

  1. Compliance Specialists: 21,921 postings (18.4%)
  2. Compliance Analysts: 15,221 postings (12.8%)
  3. Regulatory Affairs Specialists: 12,178 postings (10.2%)
  4. Compliance Officers: 17,395 postings (14.6%)
  5. Compliance Coordinators: 8,135 postings (6.8%)

These job titles are in high demand across various industries, reflecting the growing need for compliance professionals.

All Unique Job Postings

A Comprehensive List of Compliance Job Titles

  • Compliance Specialists: 21,921
  • Compliance Analysts: 15,221
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists: 12,178
  • Compliance Officers: 17,395
  • Compliance Coordinators: 8,135
  • Regulatory Specialists: 7,037
  • Compliance Associates: 5,467
  • Regulatory Analysts: 3,873
  • Compliance Consultants: 3,197
  • Regulatory Affairs Associates: 3,582
  • Environmental Compliance Specialists: 3,975
  • Risk and Compliance Analysts: 2,192
  • Regulatory Compliance Specialists: 2,773
  • AML Compliance Analysts: 2,546
  • Regulatory Compliance Analysts: 2,081
  • Trade Compliance Specialists: 1,529
  • IT Compliance Specialists: 1,341
  • Grievance and Appeals Coordinators: 1,801
  • Global Regulatory Affairs Managers: 1,077
  • Compliance Assistants: 1,765

These job postings reflect the diverse range of roles and industries where compliance officers are in demand.

Conclusion

In conclusion, compliance officers require a unique set of skills to succeed in their roles. Employers are seeking professionals with strong communication, management, and analytical skills, as well as experience in regulatory affairs, compliance management, and internal auditing. As the compliance landscape continues to evolve, understanding these in-demand skills and job titles is essential for career advancement and job seekers looking to break into this field.