How exposed to AI is a Compliance Officer?

Of the 16 tasks O*NET lists for compliance officers, 7 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 4 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this


Also called
Driver ExaminerDriver License AgentDriver License ExaminerExaminerLicense ExaminerLicense Registration ExaminerLicensing AnalystMotor Vehicle ClerkPublic Service Representative (PSR)Transportation Services Representative (TSR)
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
16
tasks rated for this occupation
334k
people do this job in the US
31 of 48
least protected in business and finance

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

7
  • Warn violators of infractions or penalties
  • Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations
  • Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions
  • Prepare correspondence to inform concerned parties of licensing decisions or appeals processes
  • Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation
  • Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews
  • Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated

Only with software built on top

5
  • Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues
  • Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies
  • Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards
  • Score tests and observe equipment operation and control to rate ability of applicants
  • Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices

Cannot be sped up

4
  • Confer with or interview officials, technical or professional specialists, or applicants to obtain information or to clarify facts relevant to licensing decisions
  • Collect fees for licenses
  • Administer oral, written, road, or flight tests to license applicants
  • Visit establishments to verify that valid licenses or permits are displayed and that licensing standards are being upheld
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.


Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.