What is a compliance/governance auditor?
Compliance and governance are crucial considerations for many companies, particularly those operating within the financial services sector. Compliance/governance professionals help organisations to prosper in a way that adheres to the rules and principles set by regulatory bodies and governments. This has a huge positive impact on an organisation, particularly in protecting its all-important brand image and reputation.
Compliance/governance teams can be found in financial services organisations, accountancy practices and legal firms.
How do I achieve it?
Junior roles are available for candidates who have yet to qualify or gain enough relevant experience. However, employers may expect you to complete bespoke compliance or anti-money laundering qualifications. Many aspects of compliance and governance are also covered in ACCA qualifications.
Compliance offers many progression opportunities that can be extremely rewarding financially. The experience gained in compliance also forms a good basis for careers in more accountancy-specific roles.
