Regulatory Compliance Program Manager

Career Guide

A Regulatory Compliance Program Manager builds and runs programs that help an organization meet laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role coordinates people, processes, and evidence so the business can pass audits, reduce risk, and respond quickly to regulatory change.

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Key Responsibilities

Design and maintain the compliance program roadmap and yearly plan
Track regulatory changes and assess business impact
Translate regulatory requirements into clear internal controls and procedures
Partner with Legal, Risk, Security, Finance, and Operations to implement controls
Create compliance testing and monitoring plans to confirm controls work
Prepare for audits and regulator exams by organizing evidence and responses
Run issue management by logging gaps, assigning owners, and tracking fixes
Deliver compliance training and awareness for relevant teams
Report program status and key risks to senior leaders

Top Skills for Success

Regulatory Knowledge

Compliance Program Management

Risk Assessment

Control Design

Policy Development

Audit Readiness

Stakeholder Management

Clear Writing

Data Fluency

Project Planning

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Regulatory Compliance Program Manager

Compliance Lead

Compliance Director

Head of Compliance

Chief Compliance Officer

Transition Opportunities

Risk Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Governance Program Manager

Privacy Program Manager

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Control TestingMetrics DefinitionRegulatory Change ManagementEvidence ManagementProcess MappingExecutive Communication

Development SuggestionsBuild a simple compliance lifecycle for one area of regulation, from requirements to controls to evidence. Practice writing audit-ready procedures, define a small set of measurable compliance indicators, and run a monthly review with clear ownership and due dates.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 85,000 to 110,000

Mid LevelUSD 110,000 to 150,000

Senior LevelUSD 150,000 to 200,000

Growth Trend

Strong demand, driven by increased regulation, higher enforcement activity, and broader adoption of compliance programs in technology, financial services, and healthcare.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

JPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaWells FargoGoldman SachsMorgan StanleyCitigroupPayPalStripeVisaMastercardUnitedHealth GroupCVS Health

Industry Sectors

BankingInsurancePaymentsFintechHealthcarePharmaceuticalsEnergyTelecommunicationsEcommerceBusiness Process Outsourcing

Recommended Next Steps

Choose a target industry and list the top regulations relevant to it

Create a sample compliance control library with owners, frequency, and evidence

Build a basic audit readiness checklist and evidence request tracker

Strengthen writing by drafting short policies and clear procedures

Learn common compliance tools used for tracking controls and issues

Prepare a resume section that highlights audits supported, controls implemented, and measurable risk reduction