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E-3 Visa Head Of Compliance Jobs

Head of Compliance roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in law, finance, or a related field. Australian professionals bring regulatory expertise that U.S. financial services, healthcare, and tech firms actively recruit for, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means your offer can move to filing within weeks.

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Overview

Open Jobs69+
Top Visa TypeE-3
Work Type70% On-site
Median Salary$235K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsCiti

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TD Securities
Head of Compliance, Employee Trading, TD Securities (US)
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Head of Compliance, Employee Trading, TD Securities (US)
TD Securities
New York, New York
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
$200,000 - $280,000/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Citi
Head of Payments Compliance Technology Director
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Citi
Added 3d ago
Head of Payments Compliance Technology Director
Citi
Tampa, Florida
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$170,000/yr - $300,000/yr
Hybrid
15+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Korn Ferry
Head of Legal & Compliance
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Korn Ferry
Added 6d ago
Head of Legal & Compliance
Korn Ferry
Remote
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$175,000/yr - $205,000/yr
Remote (US)
8+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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MAREX
Head of FCM Compliance
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MAREX
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Head of FCM Compliance
MAREX
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources
Compliance & Risk
$225,000/yr - $300,000/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
11-50

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SMBC Group
Head of Employee Regulatory Compliance
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Head of Employee Regulatory Compliance
SMBC Group
Jersey City, New Jersey
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$198,000/yr - $240,000/yr
Hybrid
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Head Of Compliance

Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers

ASIC, APRA, and ASX regulatory experience doesn't map directly to U.S. frameworks. Explicitly connect your background to SEC, FINRA, or OCC compliance requirements in your resume so hiring managers recognize your specialty occupation qualification without guesswork.

Target industries with active E-3 hiring pipelines

Financial services, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software firms hire compliance heads regularly and have established E-3 processes. Search DOL's LCA disclosure data to confirm an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications before investing time in their application process.

Raise sponsorship early in the interview process

Compliance roles often involve background checks and security clearances that extend hiring timelines. Clarifying E-3 eligibility in the second interview round, not after an offer, prevents late-stage rejections from employers who misunderstand the E-3 as requiring lottery participation like the H-1B.

Get your LCA and visa paperwork filed without delays

The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment can be scheduled. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the process runs in the right sequence and your start date isn't pushed back by preventable filing errors.

Prepare a specialty occupation brief for skeptical employers

Some U.S. employers aren't familiar with E-3 requirements. Having a one-page summary explaining that the role requires a specific degree field, that there's no lottery, and that DOL LCA certification typically takes seven business days removes the main objection hiring teams raise.

Align your offer letter language with USCIS specialty occupation standards

Your offer letter must describe duties that require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just a preference for one. Vague language like 'degree preferred' creates consulate risk. Review the letter before signing and request revisions if the degree requirement isn't stated as mandatory.

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Head Of Compliance E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Head of Compliance jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3-sponsored roles. It filters Head of Compliance positions by employers who have active E-3 or LCA filing history, so you're not applying to companies that will decline at the sponsorship conversation. Standard job boards don't surface visa sponsorship status at this level of detail.

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 Head of Compliance role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?

Yes, provided the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field such as law, finance, accounting, or business. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create problems at the consulate. The duties themselves must be professional-level work that a non-degreed candidate could not reasonably perform.

How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for a Head of Compliance position?

The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so an Australian candidate with a job offer can file and attend a consulate appointment within weeks of signing. The H-1B requires winning a random lottery with roughly a 25 to 30 percent selection rate, then waiting until October 1 to start. For compliance roles where employers need a hire in place by a specific date, the E-3 is structurally more reliable.

Can I switch E-3 employers if I'm already in the U.S. in a compliance role?

Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL, and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if you travel internationally, or you can file for a change of status domestically. There's no grace period that carries over from your previous employer once you resign.

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