Securities Compliance Officer

Impact: Societal Benefit

Ensures that financial institutions adhere to securities laws and regulations.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Balanced
Client facing
Rarely
Impact visibility
Very High
Travel
Limited travel
Schedule flexibility
Flexible
Remote work
On-site Only
Typical work hours
38 to 48 hours
Stress level
Low

At a glance

Median salary
$51,020
Entry-level
$32,462
Senior
$74,317
Growth by 2033
19%
Demand
Growing Fast
Freelance potential
Very Low
Salary growth potential
19%
Typical student debt
$7,829 to $20,749

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Statistical Analysis
  • Language Fluency
  • Software Proficiency
  • Technical Writing
  • Project Management

Soft skills

  • Adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving

Technical complexity: Low

How to get there

Minimum education
Certificate or Vocational Training
Licensing
Optional
Years to mid-career
3 to 8 years
Years to senior
15 to 19 years
Career switching
Hard

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Advance through experience and specialization.

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      40%
      AI disruption risk
      Moderate
      Demand trend
      Growing Fast

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      7.9/10
      Meaning
      6.3/10
      Work-life balance
      8/10
      Prestige
      5.1/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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