Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Private equity firms must comply with a variety of U.S. federal laws and regulations, as well as with the rules of self-regulatory organizations. These laws, rules, and regulations pertain to a private equity (PE) firm’s valuation practices, existing compliance programs, regulatory filing obligations, and cybersecurity preparedness, among many other issues. Compliance professionals implement and manage compliance monitoring and reporting programs at private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Only a small number of compliance professionals work in private equity, but many more are employed in other industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy, and banking.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Realistic
Career Ladder
Chief Compliance Officer
Compliance Director
Compliance Officer
Senior Compliance Analyst
Compliance Analyst
Related Professions
- Investment Underwriters
- Private Equity Accountants and Auditors
- Private Equity Business Development Directors
- Private Equity Chief Dealmakers
- Private Equity Financial Managers
- Private Equity Investor Relations Specialists
- Private Equity Lawyers
- Private Equity Marketing Specialists
- Private Equity Research Analysts and Associates
- Private Equity Risk Managers