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Compliance Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Advanced-degree candidates and specialized compliance professionals can pursue permanent residency sponsorship through this employment-based pathway.
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Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a valued leader on the Single-Family Risk team, you will manage and oversee loan quality and compliance reviews across loan origination, property valuation, and credit underwriting. You will ensure adherence to Fannie Mae’s eligibility requirements, underwriting standards, and quality assurance processes while identifying risks related to misrepresentation and fraud. In this role, you will partner closely with internal policy, strategy, and business teams to ensure accurate reporting of credit and collateral quality, communicate loan defects to internal and external stakeholders, and support resolution of issues in collaboration with lenders and internal partners.
This role centers on leading Fannie Mae’s repurchasing process, requiring strong coordination with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee repurchase activity, guide lender discussions, evaluate responses and rebuttals, and resolve complex repurchase and make-whole requests.
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Manage and oversee team reviews of appraisals, credit files, and complete loan file documentation to ensure compliance with Fannie Mae underwriting standards, eligibility requirements, and quality assurance expectations.
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Collaborate with senior leaders to evaluate potential fraud risks, support investigative methodologies, and resolve complex loan quality issues.
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Lead team efforts to research and analyze information from loan documentation, public records, and proprietary risk models to inform risk and strategy decisions.
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Ensure accurate, timely reporting of loan quality findings and trends, including reviews of internal work products for consistency.
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Partner with internal stakeholders to communicate findings, align on remediation strategies, and support risk-mitigation outcomes.
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Drive continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements and supporting strategic initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
6 years of related experience in mortgage risk, underwriting, compliance, fraud investigation, or quality assurance.
Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior people leadership or team-lead experience.
Experience managing lender relationships and complex stakeholder communications.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)
The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.
For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.
Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.
The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.
Requisition compensation: 123000 to 161000
INTRODUCTION
Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a valued leader on the Single-Family Risk team, you will manage and oversee loan quality and compliance reviews across loan origination, property valuation, and credit underwriting. You will ensure adherence to Fannie Mae’s eligibility requirements, underwriting standards, and quality assurance processes while identifying risks related to misrepresentation and fraud. In this role, you will partner closely with internal policy, strategy, and business teams to ensure accurate reporting of credit and collateral quality, communicate loan defects to internal and external stakeholders, and support resolution of issues in collaboration with lenders and internal partners.
This role centers on leading Fannie Mae’s repurchasing process, requiring strong coordination with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
-
Oversee repurchase activity, guide lender discussions, evaluate responses and rebuttals, and resolve complex repurchase and make-whole requests.
-
Manage and oversee team reviews of appraisals, credit files, and complete loan file documentation to ensure compliance with Fannie Mae underwriting standards, eligibility requirements, and quality assurance expectations.
-
Collaborate with senior leaders to evaluate potential fraud risks, support investigative methodologies, and resolve complex loan quality issues.
-
Lead team efforts to research and analyze information from loan documentation, public records, and proprietary risk models to inform risk and strategy decisions.
-
Ensure accurate, timely reporting of loan quality findings and trends, including reviews of internal work products for consistency.
-
Partner with internal stakeholders to communicate findings, align on remediation strategies, and support risk-mitigation outcomes.
-
Drive continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements and supporting strategic initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
6 years of related experience in mortgage risk, underwriting, compliance, fraud investigation, or quality assurance.
Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior people leadership or team-lead experience.
Experience managing lender relationships and complex stakeholder communications.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)
The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.
For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.
Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.
The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.
Requisition compensation: 123000 to 161000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Compliance Manager
Document your specialized compliance credentials early
Gather degree certificates, professional licenses (CAMS, CCEP, CFE), and performance reviews before applying. PERM requires proving your qualifications match the job description exactly, so credential gaps discovered mid-filing cause costly delays.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search data to identify companies that have previously certified Compliance Manager positions. Employers already familiar with the PERM process move faster and make fewer procedural errors that stall your case.
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Migrate Mate filters Compliance Manager listings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will actually file. Search by industry sector to match your regulatory background, whether financial services, healthcare, or manufacturing.
Align your job description to prevailing wage tiers
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific compliance function and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer; Level III or IV wages typically apply to senior compliance managers overseeing programs or staff.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility for your background
A master's degree in law, finance, or a related field often qualifies you for EB-2, shortening wait times for many nationalities. If your degree is at the bachelor's level, EB-3 still provides a clear sponsorship path with the same PERM foundation.
Negotiate the I-140 filing into your offer terms
Ask employers to commit to filing the I-140 immigrant petition promptly after PERM certification, not just the PERM itself. Some compliance hiring managers don't realize these are separate filings; clarifying this in writing protects your timeline before you resign from your current role.
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Find Compliance Manager JobsCompliance Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Compliance Manager positions qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree. If the role specifically requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credential, and your background meets that standard, EB-2 classification may apply. Your employer's PERM labor certification defines the educational requirement, so the job description language matters significantly when determining which category fits.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for compliance professionals?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The PERM process requires the employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. workers were available, then file the I-140 petition. Total timelines often run two to four years, but the outcome is a green card rather than a renewable temporary status.
How do I find Compliance Manager jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Compliance Manager listings filtered specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the PERM process. This is more efficient than contacting employers cold, since compliance hiring managers who have sponsored before understand the timeline and cost involved and are more likely to commit upfront.
What happens to my green card case if I change jobs after PERM is certified?
If your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current or your case is beyond 180 days in adjustment of status processing, you may be able to port your green card to a new employer in a same or similar compliance role under portability rules. Changing jobs before I-140 approval generally restarts the process. Confirm your specific situation with a qualified immigration professional before accepting a new offer.
Can my compliance specialization affect how long the PERM process takes?
Your specialization influences which O*NET occupation code the employer uses, which in turn affects the DOL's prevailing wage determination and the recruitment steps required. Highly specialized compliance roles in areas like Bank Secrecy Act, FCPA, or FDA regulatory affairs may face more scrutiny during recruitment because the employer must demonstrate that qualified U.S. workers were genuinely unavailable for that specific function. Precise job description drafting is critical to avoiding an audit.
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