Rachael Giannetti on 5 Books Every Compliance Manager Should Read

Rachael Giannetti is a compliance manager for a registered New York, Florida, and New Jersey Mortgage Broker specializing in residential loans. Since her start with the company in 2011, she has been instrumental in numerous implementations and developments, and credits her success to her ability to stay on top of compliance news and trends. Where many find compliance to be arduous, Rachael loves the opportunity to face challenges and find the perfect solution. Giannetti earned her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Hofstra University, where she also minored in Political Science. She then attended the University of Bridgeport where she earned a Master of Science in Education, completing her graduate degree. For all things compliance, be sure to visit her website at RachaelGiannetti.com.There are many nuances and small details that make all the difference when it comes to work in compliance. To progress in the field, managers need to remain up to date on laws and regulations, but also perform research on a variety of topics to gain experience and exposure. In compliance, the more you know the more valuable you are to a company and their employees. To expand your knowledge base, check out some of the books below. Speaking on a wide range of topics, these books will help you to become a well-rounded and competent compliance manager.

Wildly Strategic: A Compliance Officer Workbook, Christy Grant-Hart
This workbook by Kristy Grant-Hart, a compliance and ethics expert, walks managers and officers through the basics of compliance. By teaching how to prioritize and respond to risks through exercises, quizzes, and expert advice, Wildly Strategic covers all the bases in a compliance how-to book. Grant-Hart covers a wide range of topics and concerns and offers effective solutions, making this book a fantastic tool to grow your knowledge base.

World-Class Risk Management, Norman Marks
Marks prioritizes the idea that risk management is a key aspect of a business’s daily management. He argues that identifying risks and proposing solutions is often thought of as a secondary aspect of running a profitable business, though it should be viewed as a key ingredient in all of a company’s decisions. Marks is critically acclaimed and recognized as an expert in the field of risk management.

Compliance Management: A How-to Guide for Executives, Lawyers, and Other Compliance Professionals, Nitish Singh Ph.D. and Thomas J. Bussen
Much like Wildly Strategic, Compliance Management is a guide that offers a wide range of risks and solutions to manage them. What makes this book great is that it offers advice for compliance professionals in multiple industries. Essentially, you can expose yourself to complex situations and ideas from other industries to become more informed in your own, while growing your area of expertise.

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance: It Can't Happen to Us--Avoiding Corporate Disaster While Driving Success, Richard M. Steinberg

Geared towards CEOs, senior executives, and board members, Steinberg’s book offers a glimpse into how corporate officials are taught to handle compliance issues and create an ethical culture. This book is great for those new to compliance because it can help you to learn how to explain the importance of compliance to those you report to.

Building a World-Class Compliance Program: Best Practices and Strategies for Success, Martin T. Biegelman

Biegelman offers all the advice and tools you’ll need to develop an incredibly effective compliance program in the corporate arena. Discussing how to protect companies from financial and reputational risks, this book is a one-stop shop when it comes to building a program that will make you an invaluable asset to your employer.

A career in compliance can be demanding, but there is an excitement and a profound sense of achievement that can be gleaned from helping a company meet their goals. Success in compliance means keeping yourself constantly educated so that you can be a source of information for others.

Originally published on RachaelGiannetti.com on April 4, 2019.

Rachael Giannetti is a compliance manager for a registered New York, Florida, and New Jersey Mortgage Broker specializing in residential loans. Since her start with the company in 2011, she has been instrumental in numerous implementations and developments, and credits her success to her ability to stay on top of compliance news and trends. Where many find compliance to be arduous, Rachael loves the opportunity to face challenges and find the perfect solution. Giannetti earned her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Hofstra University, where she also minored in Political Science. She then attended the University of Bridgeport where she earned a Master of Science in Education, completing her graduate degree. For all things compliance, be sure to visit her website at RachaelGiannetti.com.