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Financial Examiner

A Financial Examiner reviews the financial records and practices of banks, insurance companies, or other financial institutions to ensure they operate safely and within the law, often working for government regulatory agencies or in internal compliance roles. The work centers on regulatory compliance, financial statement analysis, auditing, and risk assessment, requiring exceptional attention to detail to catch discrepancies or signs of fraud. Financial Examiners typically hold degrees in finance, accounting, or economics and must be comfortable interpreting complex regulations and financial data.

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Open Financial Examiner roles (2)

Associate FCA Examiner

Farm Credit Administration

Sacramento, CA · $53,909 – $58,871

The Farm Credit Administration seeks recent college graduates for a structured four-year training program in financial examination and regulatory compliance, with intensive classroom instruction and field work analyzing agricultural lending institutions. This role suits graduates in finance, accounting, or business who want hands-on experience in federal financial oversight and are willing to travel frequently and pursue professional certifications.

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Exam Manager

Securities and Exchange Commission

Los Angeles, CA · $150,009 – $292,300

This role oversees examination teams at the SEC's Division of Examinations, reviewing how investment advisers, broker-dealers, and other financial entities comply with securities law. You'll lead audits, direct staff, produce findings reports, and help develop examination tools and processes for a federal regulatory agency.

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Where Financial Examiners commonly go next: Compliance Manager.

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Compliance Manager

Elevance Health

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GRC and Security Compliance Lead

Deepgram

USA - Remote · $165,000 – $223,300

Deepgram is seeking someone to architect and maintain the documentary and evidential backbone of their security and compliance program, managing audit evidence, control mappings, policies, and public commitments across SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS. This role suits a technically fluent compliance professional who can translate complex infrastructure realities into clear, defensible documentation that satisfies auditors, customers, and engineers.

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Compliance Manager [IC3]

Sourcegraph

Remote · $102,899 – $137,718

This role leads governance, risk, and compliance programs at a software infrastructure company, owning certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 from end to end. It suits someone with hands-on experience building compliance programs in fast-moving tech environments who can translate framework requirements into practical controls and work across technical and non-technical teams.

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Compliance Manager

Anyscale

San Francisco, CA · $180,000 – $230,000

This Compliance Manager role owns governance, risk, and compliance programs end-to-end for a fast-growing AI infrastructure company, managing SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 audits, security diligence with enterprise customers, and a risk register—reporting directly to the Head of Security with full autonomy and no senior compliance function above you. The role suits someone with deep compliance program experience who can work credibly with engineers and customers, operate independently across functions, and mature a growing compliance function as the company scales.

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Compliance Manager

AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

This role involves designing and implementing a unified quality management system across an aerospace manufacturer's multiple locations, with a focus on achieving AS9100 certification. It suits experienced compliance professionals who have led initial QMS implementations in regulated industries and want to build quality infrastructure from the ground up rather than maintain existing systems.

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Lead Compliance Manager

Motive

Full-time · United States - Remote · $163,000 – $225,000

Motive is seeking a Lead Compliance Manager to build and operate the compliance program for their rapidly expanding commercial lending and card business across multiple jurisdictions. This role offers ownership of AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, and sanctions compliance from policy design through execution, working with bank partners and internal teams to ensure compliant launches into new markets.

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Lead, Security Controls Assurance - SOX

Menlo Ventures Portfolio

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $410,000 – $510,000

You'll lead the design and continuous monitoring of SOX controls over Anthropic's financial systems and infrastructure, working with engineering to build compliance into technology from the start rather than retrofitting it later. This role suits experienced compliance professionals or auditors who combine deep technical fluency with hands-on knowledge of public-company control frameworks and can translate between engineering and regulatory language.

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Manager Product Compliance

Mercury Marine

Full-time · $103,200 – $144,000

This is a leadership role managing a distributed global team responsible for ensuring Navico Group's products meet regulatory requirements across markets like North America and Europe. The position suits experienced compliance professionals ready to oversee the full certification lifecycle and drive compliance strategy within a large marine-technology organization.

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Trade and Regulatory Compliance Manager

Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $115,000 – $235,000

This legal department role leads trade and export compliance programs for a satellite communications company, focusing on ITAR, EAR, and broader regulatory frameworks. It suits someone with deep U.S. export control expertise who can translate complex regulations into operational guidance across engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams.

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Colonial Pipeline

Manager, Pipeline Compliance

Colonial Pipeline

Alpharetta, GA

This role leads Colonial Pipeline's compliance program, overseeing regulatory monitoring and safety adherence across the organization while managing a team of compliance professionals. It suits experienced energy sector compliance leaders with deep knowledge of pipeline safety regulations who want to drive regulatory excellence at a major infrastructure company.

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Supervisory Auditor (FAO Manager)

Defense Contract Audit Agency

San Diego, CA · $143,677 – $186,785

This is a supervisory audit management role overseeing a field audit office, responsible for directing audit programs, managing auditor teams, and ensuring compliance with government auditing standards. It suits experienced auditors with team leadership experience who want to step into management and workforce development within a federal defense contracting environment.

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Inspections Investigations and Intelligence Oversight Specialist

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Fort Belvoir, VA · $143,913 – $187,093

This federal oversight role involves planning and executing inspections, audits, and investigations across Defense Threat Reduction Agency programs, with responsibility for developing inspection policies and ensuring internal controls are effective. It suits experienced investigators or auditors ready to lead compliance initiatives within a government defense context.

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Supervisory Auditor (Deputy Assistant Director - Division of Compliance and Oversight)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200

A senior audit leadership role overseeing internal controls and compliance activities across correctional institutions, requiring deep expertise in government auditing standards and executive-level advisory capabilities. This position suits experienced auditors ready to direct agency-wide audit strategy and manage complex compliance programs at the federal level.

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Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services

Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services

Full-time · Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000

Lead the federal government's largest civilian audit organization as a senior executive, managing nearly 500 auditors and overseeing comprehensive audits of HHS programs, grantees, and contractors to identify waste and inefficiency. This role suits experienced audit or finance executives ready to direct complex oversight operations and advise Congress and cabinet-level officials on government program performance.

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SUPERVISORY AUDITOR (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Environmental Protection Agency

Full-time · Washington, DC · $112,568 – $172,980

This supervisory role oversees IT and cybersecurity audit teams at the EPA's independent Office of Inspector General, conducting complex nationwide audits to assess agency programs for efficiency and effectiveness. The position requires experience leading audit engagements, managing technical teams, and communicating findings to senior officials.

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Health System Specialist (Compliance Officer)

Indian Health Service

Full-time · Whiteriver, AZ · $89,508 – $116,362

This permanent full-time compliance officer role oversees healthcare regulatory adherence, audit response, and staff training at an Indian Health Service facility. The position suits healthcare compliance professionals with federal experience and relevant certifications who can build and maintain comprehensive compliance programs across complex regulatory environments.

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Supervisory Auditor

Agricultural Marketing Service

Aurora, CO · $107,301 – $182,316

This supervisory role leads financial investigation teams examining the livestock, meat, and poultry industries for anti-competitive and deceptive practices under federal law. It suits experienced auditors or accountants ready to move into a management position directing complex investigations and coordinating with legal staff.

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TITLE 32 INSPECTIONS SPECIALIST (SUPERINTENDENT) GS-1801-12

Air National Guard Units

Full-time · Martinsburg, WV · $102,415 – $133,142

This National Guard position oversees inspection programs, complaint resolution, and audit activities for an Air National Guard wing, advising leadership on readiness assessments and compliance. It suits military personnel with inspector general experience and a track record managing complex investigations and policy implementation across large organizations.

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AUDITOR (TITLE 5)

Army National Guard Units

Saint Augustine, FL · $74,678 – $97,087

This is a mid-level audit role within the Florida National Guard where you'll analyze financial records, review accounting systems, and provide recommendations on operational and accounting issues. The position suits someone with accounting or auditing credentials and experience conducting complex financial audits and evaluating internal controls.

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Auditor

Veterans Health Administration

Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $89,508 – $172,980

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