Careerscape is supporting a client opening for a Remote Compliance Officer. This role will support compliance operations, regulatory monitoring, internal policies, documentation, risk controls, audits, and day-to-day compliance processes for a growing U.S.-based organization.
This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical professional who understands the importance of regulatory requirements, internal controls, accurate documentation, and responsible business practices.
The Compliance Officer will help monitor business activities, review policies and procedures, support audit readiness, identify potential compliance risks, and work with internal teams to ensure company practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.
This role is ideal for candidates looking to grow in compliance, risk management, internal audit, regulatory operations, legal operations, financial services compliance, corporate governance, or business controls.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day compliance operations, documentation, and internal controls
- Review company policies, procedures, and business practices for compliance alignment
- Monitor regulatory updates and help assess potential business impact
- Assist with internal audits, compliance testing, and risk assessments
- Help identify, document, and escalate compliance risks or control gaps
- Maintain accurate compliance records, reports, logs, and supporting documentation
- Support employee training related to policies, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements
- Partner with internal teams to answer compliance-related questions and provide guidance
- Assist with investigations, issue tracking, remediation plans, and follow-up documentation
- Prepare compliance reports, summaries, and status updates for leadership
- Support vendor, client, or third-party compliance documentation when needed
- Help ensure business processes follow internal policies and applicable regulatory expectations
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive business, client, employee, or regulatory information
- Stay organized while managing multiple compliance projects, reviews, and deadlines
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, legal studies, accounting, risk management, or a related field preferred
- 2-5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, legal operations, financial services, business controls, or a related field preferred
- Strong understanding of compliance processes, internal controls, documentation standards, and risk management practices
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and business requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Comfortable reviewing documents, tracking issues, and preparing reports
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, compliance systems, or reporting tools
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams across operations, legal, finance, HR, sales, and leadership
- Willingness to follow company procedures, regulatory expectations, and documentation standards
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility within the United States
- Competitive annual compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- Paid onboarding and training
- Professional development and compliance learning opportunities
- Opportunity to gain experience across compliance, risk, audit, and business operations
- Growth potential into roles such as Senior Compliance Officer, Compliance Manager, Risk Manager, Internal Controls Manager, or Regulatory Compliance Manager
- Supportive team environment with clear processes and expectations