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Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

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  • Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
  • Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
  • Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
  • File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
  • Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
  • Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
  • Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
  • Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.

A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.

Interests involved in this work

These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.

Hands-on

2023-11 · Machine Learning

1.9 / 7

Investigative

2023-11 · Machine Learning

3.0 / 7

Creative

2023-11 · Machine Learning

1.0 / 7

Helping people

2023-11 · Machine Learning

3.1 / 7

Enterprising

2023-11 · Machine Learning

5.9 / 7

Organizing

2023-11 · Machine Learning

6.3 / 7

Skills to explore

Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

2019-08

4.0 / 5

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

2019-08

4.0 / 5

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

2019-08

3.9 / 5

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

2019-08

3.9 / 5

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

2019-08

3.9 / 5

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

2019-08

3.8 / 5

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

2019-08

3.8 / 5

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

2019-08

3.8 / 5

Persuasion

Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

2019-08

3.6 / 5

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

2019-08

3.5 / 5

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Source preparation category: Job Zone 4 of 5 · 2019-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.

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Source & methodology

O*NET-SOC code 11-9199.02 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.

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