E-3 Visa Risk And Compliance Jobs
Risk and compliance roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like finance, law, or business. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, with no annual cap limiting your options.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for executing second line of defense compliance and operational risk oversight for a Front Line Unit, Control Function, and/or Third Parties. Key responsibilities include ensuring requirements of the Global Compliance Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management Enterprise Policy (collectively “the Policies”), the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures are implemented and identifying, challenging, escalating, and mitigating risks in a timely manner.
- Assesses risks and effectiveness of Front Line Unit (FLU) processes and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, while responding to regulatory inquiries, other audits, and examinations
- Engages in activities to provide independent compliance and operational risk oversight of FLU or Control Function (CF) performance and any related third party/vendor relationships in alignment with the Global Compliance - Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management - Enterprise Policy (collectively the Policies) and the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures
- Identifies and escalates problems or issues that arise and drives actions to address the root causes that lead to compliance risk issues and/or operational risk losses
- Manages inventory of processes, risks, controls, and associated metrics for risk appetite and limits, reporting violations of compliance or regulatory activities
- Assists in the development of independent risk management reporting for respective area(s) of coverage as input into country/regional governance and management routines
- Analyzes and interprets applicable laws, rules, and regulations to provide clear and practical advice to stakeholders, and identify and manage risks
- Reviews and challenges FLU/CF process, risk, Single Process Inventory, and FLU/CF Risk and Control Self-Assessment related to themes or trends, while monitoring the regulatory environment to identify regulatory changes applicable to area(s) of coverage
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of prior experience in Compliance and Operational Risk, Market Risk, Technology, or Product Management; supporting electronic trading activities Understanding of market structure.
- Familiarity with electronic trading strategies and algorithms.
- Data analysis skills and ability to work with large datasets / spreadsheets.
- An understanding of Operational Risk issues.
- Ability to multi-task effectively and manage stakeholder expectations
- An understanding of electronic trading regulatory trends and future requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Experience in financial services and/or a similarly regulated sector
SKILLS
- Advisory
- Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Reporting
- Risk Management
- Critical Thinking
- Influence
- Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
- Issue Management
- Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
- Business Process Analysis
- Decision Making
- Negotiation
- Process Management
- Written Communications
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for executing second line of defense compliance and operational risk oversight for a Front Line Unit, Control Function, and/or Third Parties. Key responsibilities include ensuring requirements of the Global Compliance Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management Enterprise Policy (collectively “the Policies”), the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures are implemented and identifying, challenging, escalating, and mitigating risks in a timely manner.
- Assesses risks and effectiveness of Front Line Unit (FLU) processes and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, while responding to regulatory inquiries, other audits, and examinations
- Engages in activities to provide independent compliance and operational risk oversight of FLU or Control Function (CF) performance and any related third party/vendor relationships in alignment with the Global Compliance - Enterprise Policy, the Operational Risk Management - Enterprise Policy (collectively the Policies) and the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures
- Identifies and escalates problems or issues that arise and drives actions to address the root causes that lead to compliance risk issues and/or operational risk losses
- Manages inventory of processes, risks, controls, and associated metrics for risk appetite and limits, reporting violations of compliance or regulatory activities
- Assists in the development of independent risk management reporting for respective area(s) of coverage as input into country/regional governance and management routines
- Analyzes and interprets applicable laws, rules, and regulations to provide clear and practical advice to stakeholders, and identify and manage risks
- Reviews and challenges FLU/CF process, risk, Single Process Inventory, and FLU/CF Risk and Control Self-Assessment related to themes or trends, while monitoring the regulatory environment to identify regulatory changes applicable to area(s) of coverage
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of prior experience in Compliance and Operational Risk, Market Risk, Technology, or Product Management; supporting electronic trading activities Understanding of market structure.
- Familiarity with electronic trading strategies and algorithms.
- Data analysis skills and ability to work with large datasets / spreadsheets.
- An understanding of Operational Risk issues.
- Ability to multi-task effectively and manage stakeholder expectations
- An understanding of electronic trading regulatory trends and future requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Experience in financial services and/or a similarly regulated sector
SKILLS
- Advisory
- Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Reporting
- Risk Management
- Critical Thinking
- Influence
- Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
- Issue Management
- Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
- Business Process Analysis
- Decision Making
- Negotiation
- Process Management
- Written Communications
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
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Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. Document that equivalency clearly before you apply, since consular officers assess specialty occupation fit case by case.
Target employers with existing compliance infrastructure
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and publicly listed corporations already run dedicated compliance functions and understand regulatory staffing needs. These employers are far more likely to initiate E-3 visa sponsorship than startups or companies without established risk frameworks.
Clarify the employer's LCA obligation early
Many U.S. hiring managers don't realise the E-3 requires a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before your visa interview. Raise this in the offer stage so HR isn't blindsided and your timeline doesn't stall after an offer is made.
Use certifications to close the cross-border credential gap
Globally recognised credentials like CAMS, CFA, CRISC, or FRM carry direct weight with U.S. compliance hiring managers and reduce employer hesitation about sponsoring an overseas candidate whose local regulatory knowledge hasn't been tested in an American context.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once an offer is confirmed. Migrate Mate manages the process end-to-end, from DOL certification through consulate appointment preparation, so you and your employer aren't navigating it alone.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for E-3 processing
Consulate appointment wait times in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth vary by season. Build at least three to four weeks of processing buffer into your proposed start date so your employer isn't left with an unfilled role while you wait for your visa stamp.
E-3 Visa Risk And Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find risk and compliance jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for risk and compliance roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Many compliance positions at banks, insurers, and healthcare organisations qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, but not every employer advertises sponsorship willingness upfront. Filtering specifically for E-3-eligible roles saves you from chasing positions where the employer won't engage.
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 risk and compliance role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
A risk or compliance role qualifies as an E-3 specialty occupation when it normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, accounting, law, or business. Generic roles that accept any degree regardless of field typically don't meet the threshold. Job titles like Compliance Analyst, Risk Manager, or AML Specialist generally qualify when the job description reflects degree-specific requirements.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for compliance professionals?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so an offer accepted in March can result in a visa interview within weeks rather than waiting until October or being rejected outright in the H-1B lottery. For compliance roles, which are in constant demand at regulated U.S. firms, that certainty matters. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year increments, giving you and your employer long-term planning confidence the H-1B's lottery uncertainty doesn't.
Can I switch compliance employers while on an E-3 visa?
You can change employers on an E-3, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll typically need a new visa stamp before starting. If your current visa still has validity, some attorneys argue concurrent employment may be possible, but in practice most compliance role changes require returning to a U.S. consulate in Australia for a new stamp tied to the new employer's LCA.