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Compliance Consultant roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in law, finance, risk management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a straightforward path for Australian professionals with a U.S. job offer in hand.
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Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.
As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results.
Join our team and create your future.
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to deliver data driven, technology enabled consulting, implementation, staffing, and managed services solutions. We specialize in supporting regulatory compliance, risk, credit, financial crimes, and capital markets functions, serving banks, mortgage originators and servicers, fintechs, and other financial services companies around the world.
Our firm is led by practitioners from both the industry and the regulatory community, bringing deep domain knowledge to help clients drive meaningful business change and address today’s most pressing compliance, regulatory, and operational challenges.
Because our clients face a unique set of complex challenges as they align strategy and compliance with technology, we are continually seeking outstanding consultants with diverse expertise and perspectives. These individuals are passionate about uncovering, untangling, and tackling the biggest challenges facing the industry. Our capable Associates leverage Huron tools, methodologies, and best practices to support the selection, planning, and implementation of leading enterprise software and analytics solutions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
While the scope of each project may be different, your duties & responsibilities may include:
- Review and independently assess cases derived from Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) suspicious activity monitoring and Economic Sanctions/Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) screening conducted by Huron or client.
- Review and independently assess Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) cases derived from customer profile monitoring to ensure complete and accurate Know Your Customer (KYC) profiles and Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements.
- Utilize transaction monitoring and case management systems (as available), vendor solutions, and open source tools to conduct investigations.
- Compare observed activity with client KYC and expected activity profiles for potentially suspicious transactions or behaviors.
- Prepare observations from review and analysis through compiling of review notes, documentation and resolution.
- Interact with client compliance and operational staff, customer service areas and management in conducting reviews.
- Determine whether activity should be escalated for further review based on alert reviews.
- Determine whether suspicious activity reports (SARs) should be filed based on case investigations.
- Manage of weekly case load in a timely fashion in accordance with Huron’s Service Level Agreement (SLA’s).
- Meet weekly time-keeping and reporting requirements vis-Ă -vis client and Huron.
- Communicate professionally, transparently, and in a timely fashion regarding weekly scheduling to client and/or Huron Supervisors.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of government regulatory requirements and expectations for identifying unusual or suspicious activity in connection with financial transactions, related to economic sanctions (e.g., OFAC), and the requirements to file suspicious activity reports.
- Five (5) years of experience conducting AML/BSA and/or Economic Sanctions/OFAC investigations at financial institutions.
- Strong analytical skills derived from previous experience in a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) or similar investigative setting including former law enforcement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills a must to work effectively with all levels of consultants and client staff.
- Ability to work well with others as well as independently and with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
- Proficient in various software applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, banking systems and transaction monitoring/case management software (e.g., Mantas, Actimize, Fircosoft, Fiserve AML Manager, PRIME Compliance Suite).
- Experience conducting and interpreting Lexis Nexis and Negative News Searches.
- Experience writing SAR and alert/case narratives summarizing the results of investigations and selecting requisite supporting documentation.
- Experience with historical transaction analyses (i.e., “lookbacks”) preferred, including conducting flow of funds analysis and compiling associated supporting documentation.
- Prior consulting experience preferred.
Position Level
Consultant
Country
United States of America
INTRODUCTION
Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.
As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results.
Join our team and create your future.
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to deliver data driven, technology enabled consulting, implementation, staffing, and managed services solutions. We specialize in supporting regulatory compliance, risk, credit, financial crimes, and capital markets functions, serving banks, mortgage originators and servicers, fintechs, and other financial services companies around the world.
Our firm is led by practitioners from both the industry and the regulatory community, bringing deep domain knowledge to help clients drive meaningful business change and address today’s most pressing compliance, regulatory, and operational challenges.
Because our clients face a unique set of complex challenges as they align strategy and compliance with technology, we are continually seeking outstanding consultants with diverse expertise and perspectives. These individuals are passionate about uncovering, untangling, and tackling the biggest challenges facing the industry. Our capable Associates leverage Huron tools, methodologies, and best practices to support the selection, planning, and implementation of leading enterprise software and analytics solutions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
While the scope of each project may be different, your duties & responsibilities may include:
- Review and independently assess cases derived from Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) suspicious activity monitoring and Economic Sanctions/Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) screening conducted by Huron or client.
- Review and independently assess Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) cases derived from customer profile monitoring to ensure complete and accurate Know Your Customer (KYC) profiles and Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements.
- Utilize transaction monitoring and case management systems (as available), vendor solutions, and open source tools to conduct investigations.
- Compare observed activity with client KYC and expected activity profiles for potentially suspicious transactions or behaviors.
- Prepare observations from review and analysis through compiling of review notes, documentation and resolution.
- Interact with client compliance and operational staff, customer service areas and management in conducting reviews.
- Determine whether activity should be escalated for further review based on alert reviews.
- Determine whether suspicious activity reports (SARs) should be filed based on case investigations.
- Manage of weekly case load in a timely fashion in accordance with Huron’s Service Level Agreement (SLA’s).
- Meet weekly time-keeping and reporting requirements vis-Ă -vis client and Huron.
- Communicate professionally, transparently, and in a timely fashion regarding weekly scheduling to client and/or Huron Supervisors.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of government regulatory requirements and expectations for identifying unusual or suspicious activity in connection with financial transactions, related to economic sanctions (e.g., OFAC), and the requirements to file suspicious activity reports.
- Five (5) years of experience conducting AML/BSA and/or Economic Sanctions/OFAC investigations at financial institutions.
- Strong analytical skills derived from previous experience in a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) or similar investigative setting including former law enforcement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills a must to work effectively with all levels of consultants and client staff.
- Ability to work well with others as well as independently and with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
- Proficient in various software applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, banking systems and transaction monitoring/case management software (e.g., Mantas, Actimize, Fircosoft, Fiserve AML Manager, PRIME Compliance Suite).
- Experience conducting and interpreting Lexis Nexis and Negative News Searches.
- Experience writing SAR and alert/case narratives summarizing the results of investigations and selecting requisite supporting documentation.
- Experience with historical transaction analyses (i.e., “lookbacks”) preferred, including conducting flow of funds analysis and compiling associated supporting documentation.
- Prior consulting experience preferred.
Position Level
Consultant
Country
United States of America
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Consultant
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates compliance roles against specialty occupation criteria, so document how your Australian degree maps to the specific position. A three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree, but your employer's LCA must reflect the matching field.
Target employers with existing compliance functions
Focus on financial services firms, healthcare networks, and multinational corporations that already run internal compliance programs. These employers have established the HR infrastructure to file an LCA with DOL and process E-3 visa paperwork without treating your sponsorship as an unknown.
Search for E-3-specific roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by E-3 sponsorship readiness, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the visa. Use it to surface compliance roles where the hiring process already accounts for Australian candidates needing E-3 sponsorship.
Confirm your employer files a new LCA for each role change
If you move from a general compliance analyst to a senior compliance manager role, DOL requires a fresh LCA tied to the new position and prevailing wage level. Clarify this with your employer before accepting a promotion, not after.
Address regulatory licensing gaps before your interview
Some U.S. compliance roles, particularly in broker-dealer or banking environments, list FINRA or state licensing as preferred requirements. You can't hold most licenses before starting, so prepare a clear explanation of your Australian equivalents and your timeline to obtain U.S. credentials post-hire.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle the LCA submission with DOL and prepare your consulate appointment documents. Compliance roles often involve detailed job duty descriptions, and errors at the LCA stage can delay your start date.
E-3 Visa Compliance Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Compliance Consultant jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, since it surfaces roles specifically open to Australian candidates requiring E-3 sponsorship. General job boards don't filter by visa readiness, so you'd otherwise spend significant time screening employers who haven't considered the E-3 before. Migrate Mate removes that friction upfront.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Compliance Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, compliance consulting generally qualifies because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as law, finance, accounting, or risk management. The key is that your employer's LCA and job description must document the degree requirement explicitly. Generalist compliance coordinator roles with flexible educational requirements may face additional scrutiny from USCIS.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Compliance Consultant positions?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so there's no registration gamble in April and no wait for a fiscal year start date. For compliance roles, this means your employer can file at any point in the year and you can begin work after your consulate interview is approved, rather than waiting until October 1 as H-1B visa holders must.
Can I change employers or move into a different compliance role on my E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL before you begin working for them. If you're moving into a materially different compliance role, even within the same employer, a new LCA is required to reflect the updated job duties and prevailing wage. You don't need to return to Australia to transfer your E-3, but your status depends on maintaining continuous, LCA-backed employment.