<![CDATA[Kantor Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) Provinsi Sumatera Utara plays a strategic role in overseeing the financial services sector, where employee job satisfaction is a crucial factor in supporting organizational effectiveness. Preliminary survey results indicate that employee job satisfaction remains low, transformational leadership is not yet optimal, and work-life balance remains a challenge. Meanwhile, compensation is considered adequate, but there are still aspects that need improvement. This study aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership, compensation, and work-life balance on employee job satisfaction. The research employs a quantitative approach with an associative research type. The population consists of all organic employees of Kantor Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) Provinsi Sumatera Utara, with a research sample of 55 employees. Data analysis is conducted using multiple linear regression to examine the relationship between independent variables and job satisfaction. The results of the study indicate that transformational leadership, compensation, and work-life balance have a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, both partially and simultaneously, at Kantor Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) Provinsi Sumatera Utara. The findings are expected to provide recommendations for improving employee job satisfaction, particularly through strengthening transformational leadership, enhancing compensation policies, and improving work-life balance. Keywords: Transformational Leadership, Compensation, Work-Life Balance, Job Satisfaction, Kantor Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) Provinsi Sumatera Utara]]>
