How to hire a senior compliance analyst

How to hire a senior compliance analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior compliance analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior compliance analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior compliance analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your senior compliance analyst job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a senior compliance analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a senior compliance analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a senior compliance analyst that fits the bill.

   This list presents senior compliance analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Senior Compliance Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Compliance Analyst		$25-53
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47
   Risk Analyst	As a risk analyst, you will oversee the identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks that your company has been exposed to. You will evaluate financial documents, potential clients, and economic conditions to determine the level of risk in business decisions... Show more	$28-53

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Compliance Program
   • Compliance Issues
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Internal Controls
   • Internal Audit
   • Risk Assessments
   • AML
   • Ethics
   • SOX
   • Regulatory Changes
   • Compliance Policies
   • Audit Findings
   • Regulatory Agencies
   • Compliance Reviews

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   Responsibilities:

   • Create Access2Care LLC to provide manage medical transportation to manage care entities.
   • Utilize QuickBooks to manage invoicing, track sales, receivable and payables.
   • Manage SOX compliance for entity-level, business process, general computer, and application controls.
   • Manage all aspects of the RIA's operations including portfolio administration, client reporting, information technology and office administration.
   • Participate in OCC exam preparation and review including research and presentation of documentation to achieve compliance with federal examiner requests.
   • Train to work in an ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820 environment.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior compliance analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A senior compliance analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, senior compliance analysts' average salary in arkansas is 49% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior compliance analysts 53% less than senior-level senior compliance analysts.
   • Certifications. A senior compliance analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a senior compliance analyst's salary.

   Average senior compliance analyst salary

   $77,681yearly

   $37.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior compliance analyst salary

   $53,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average senior compliance analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$110,294	$53
   2	New Jersey	$103,434	$50
   3	Massachusetts	$90,720	$44
   4	New York	$90,400	$43
   5	Washington	$87,369	$42
   6	District of Columbia	$87,025	$42
   7	Connecticut	$84,572	$41
   8	Nevada	$83,012	$40
   9	Virginia	$82,191	$40
   10	Pennsylvania	$81,292	$39
   11	Ohio	$80,261	$39
   12	Maryland	$78,320	$38
   13	Illinois	$78,120	$38
   14	Michigan	$77,600	$37
   15	Minnesota	$76,032	$37
   16	Nebraska	$74,244	$36
   17	North Carolina	$71,801	$35
   18	Arizona	$70,987	$34
   19	Texas	$70,041	$34
   20	Iowa	$68,765	$33

   Average senior compliance analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Bunge	$116,533	$56.03	1
   2	Frost Bank	$108,164	$52.00
   3	Ziff Davis	$106,014	$50.97
   4	Wind River	$105,493	$50.72
   5	Nalco Holding Company	$103,263	$49.65
   6	Western Alliance Bank	$103,158	$49.60	14
   7	Square	$102,865	$49.45
   8	Thomson Reuters	$102,686	$49.37	13
   9	Exelixis	$102,226	$49.15	2
   10	Visa	$100,431	$48.28	12
   11	Citi	$99,881	$48.02	4
   12	Bloom Energy	$99,764	$47.96	3
   13	Stryker	$98,826	$47.51	1
   14	ServiceNow	$98,826	$47.51
   15	eBay	$98,509	$47.36	1
   16	AIG	$98,398	$47.31	9
   17	Koch Industries	$98,143	$47.18
   18	Zendesk	$98,043	$47.14
   19	BNY Mellon	$97,971	$47.10	10
   20	PepsiCo	$97,631	$46.94

4. Writing a senior compliance analyst job description

   A senior compliance analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a senior compliance analyst job description:

   Senior compliance analyst job description example

   TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice
   
   What We'll Bring:
   Protecting the health and wellness of our associates and candidates considering a career at TransUnion is our highest priority. In supporting this vision, our recruitment and new hire experience for this role is fully virtual for the time being. Candidates interviewing will get to know our team over the phone and video, and this role will operate virtually upon hire until we return to the office. Even though we're not physically together right now, our goal is to provide you a supportive candidate and new hire experience that will immerse you in our culture and set you up for success at TransUnion.
   
   TransUnion believes in investing in the best people. Our dynamic and diverse environment values and promotes the growth of associates in their jobs, roles and careers. Our organization supports ambitious individuals who seek career satisfaction and development.
   
   What You'll Bring:
   This position requires a College diploma or University degree in a business, legal studies or a related field (or equivalent combination of work and educational experience). At least 5 years of professional work experience functioning in a compliance or risk related function Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail, problem solving, decision-making, and organizational skills. Incumbents should also possess above average presentation, communication and writing skills. Ability to perform multiple tasks where priorities shift and determine when to escalate issues.The incumbent must be able to work effectively with associates at all levels within the organization. Ability to work on projects independently and within project groups. Pre-existing knowledge of regulated environments, with an emphasis on consumer issues and privacy statutes.Experience reviewing legislation, legal documents and contracts and monitoring and drafting processes or procedures. CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional) certification would be an asset Working knowledge of French would be an asset Some travel may be required. Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
   
   Impact You'll Make:
   A breakdown of this position's duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   Supporting the various business units and the Compliance team in maintaining compliance with legislation, contractual obligations, and TransUnion policies. Assist/consult with business units in defining, creating, documenting and implementing compliance processes and procedures in their operational areas Create and/or update existing Compliance department policies and procedures.Perform internal assessments against Compliance Department policies and procedures and keep management informed of deviations. Perform external customer audits, analyzing customer access to ensure compliance with legal agreements and internal policies and procedures and making recommendations, including suspensions or terminations, as necessary. Support the Compliance Business Continuity, Crisis Management and Issue Management program Gather data, analyze issues and make recommendations to ensure business unit compliance with existing policies and procedures. May also recommend and monitor the implementation of solutions for compliance issues encompassing various functional areas to ensure adherence to internal policies, federal and provincial regulations and to minimize legal exposure and liability.To assist and participate as a stakeholder and consultant in projects/initiatives where compliance expertise is required.Perform risk assessments on business units to ensure compliance with TransUnion policies, contractual and legislative obligations
   
   Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
   
   TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
   Sr Analyst, Compliance

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right senior compliance analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior compliance analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit senior compliance analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior compliance analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior compliance analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior compliance analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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