Has anyone moved from big 4 to an industry compliance role? What was the transition like? Did you have to get any extra certifications? I’m really interested in a compliance role but I’m a little fuzzy on the details.

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Like sox? I'm in IA which makes most people go 🤢 and the thought of being in the sox compliance department makes me 🤮.

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