How much does a Compliance Director make in Chicago, IL? The average Compliance Director salary in Chicago, IL is $197,193 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $173,918 and $222,716. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Compliance Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Compliance Director Salary $152,728 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Compliance Director Salary $173,918 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Compliance Director Salary $197,193 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Compliance Director Salary $222,716 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Compliance Director Salary $245,955 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
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Job Description for Compliance Director

Compliance Director directs an organization's compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices. Ensures that all activities follow regulatory requirements related to the governance of the organization as well as any industry-specific or location-specific laws. Being a Compliance Director oversees internal controls and auditing systems that monitor and report on regulated activities and processes. Develops risk-based compliance testing of existing procedures and controls to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Additionally, Compliance Director evaluates and implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Establishes communication and training initiatives that inform stakeholders about compliance requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Compliance Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Compliance Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters. creating value that ha...
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  • Posting Details. Position Information. Posting Number. S24122P. Posting Date. 05/07/2024. Closing Date. Title. Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. ...
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  • The Director of Compliance will be a senior stakeholder of a $40 billion Asset Management firm headquartered in Chicago. My client is looking to bring a se...
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  • Coinflow, a Chicago-based fintech startup, is poised to disrupt the payment solutions industry by accelerating money movement. Our work environment is stra...
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  • Our client, one of the top global investment banks & trading firms is looking for a Director of Compliance to advise the electronic trading function. A suc...
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Compliance Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Compliance Director, the highest Compliance Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Compliance Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Compliance Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Compliance Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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