CPT Compliance Specialist Jobs

Compliance Specialist jobs align with CPT when your program covers regulatory frameworks, risk management, or corporate governance. Your DSO must confirm the role is an integral part of your curriculum before you start. Roles in financial services, healthcare, and tech compliance are common CPT placements for business, law, and public policy students.

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Open Jobs18+
Work Type78% On-site
Top LocationAustin, TX

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Technical Compliance Manager Intern
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Technical Compliance Manager Intern
Intuit
San Diego, California
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
Project Management
$39 - $70/hr
Hybrid
Associate's
10,000+

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Stormwater Compliance Intern
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Stormwater Compliance Intern
HDR
Austin, Texas
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Risk Management and Compliance Intern
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Risk Management and Compliance Intern
Arthrex
Naples, Florida
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
On-Site
Other
5,001-10,000

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Intern/Co-op – Environmental Permitting & Compliance
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Intern/Co-op – Environmental Permitting & Compliance
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Specialized Engineering
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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HR Compliance Intern
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HR Compliance Intern
UL Solutions
Northbrook, Illinois
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Administrative & Office Support
$25.00/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Compliance Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Compliance Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if your degree program includes coursework in regulatory compliance, business law, risk management, or corporate governance. Your DSO evaluates whether the specific job duties, not just the job title, are an integral part of your curriculum. Roles involving policy analysis, internal audits, or regulatory reporting are the easiest to tie to academic requirements.

Can I do CPT as a Compliance Specialist at a company that doesn't typically sponsor visas?

CPT authorization comes from your school, not the employer. The employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT. That means smaller companies or those without immigration infrastructure can still hire you on CPT. You do need them to complete Form I-9 and confirm they're willing to document your role for academic credit purposes.

How do I find Compliance Specialist employers open to CPT students?

Migrate Mate lets you search for employers with work-authorization filing history in compliance-related roles, which signals familiarity with F-1 work authorization. Regulated industries like financial services, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals are reliable targets because they're required to maintain compliance functions and often hire students for structured rotations.

What happens if I use more than 12 months of full-time CPT as a Compliance Specialist?

Using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, doesn't count toward that limit regardless of how long you use it. If H-1B visa sponsorship is your next step, OPT eligibility matters, so track your CPT usage carefully with your DSO.

Which compliance specializations are easiest to connect to a CPT curriculum?

Roles in financial compliance, healthcare regulatory affairs, and data privacy connect most directly to graduate and undergraduate programs in finance, public health, and information systems. Compliance work tied to specific regulations like HIPAA, SEC reporting, or AML is easier for a DSO to approve because the regulatory framework usually appears as named coursework in your program.