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Governance, risk, and compliance roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when employers demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. GRC professionals with advanced degrees in finance, law, or risk management typically pursue EB-2, while experienced analysts without graduate credentials often qualify under EB-3 skilled worker.
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The Compliance Risk Governance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration and oversight of the Compliance governance activities, including regulatory change management, issue management, and enterprise-wide compliance metric reporting. This position supports the ongoing effectiveness of the Compliance Management System (CSM) by helping ensure that compliance policies, programs, and procedures remain current, comprehensive, and aligned with applicable regulatory requirements. The Manager partners with Compliance, first and second line business leaders, Risk, Audit, and Legal to support the consistent execution of regulatory requirements and the timely identification, escalation, and mitigation of emerging risks.
Essential Functions
- Oversee the design, administration, and ongoing enhancements of the CMS, including governance standards, policies, procedures, documentation, and defined roles and responsibilities.
- Lead the identification, tracking, and socialization of applicable state and federal regulatory changes, assess relevance to Northwest Bank’s existing risks and controls, and drive execution of gap identification, control design, testing, and validation of control effectiveness where enhancements or new controls are required.
- Provide oversight of compliance issues and corrective action plans including status, aging, root-cause themes, and remediation progress. Escalate material delays or risks to the Chief Compliance Officer.
- Guide and challenge the first line of business in performing gap analysis and remediation following law/regulation changes.
- Partner with business leaders, compliance officers, and risk management teams to ensure consistent application of the CMS framework across the bank.
- Coordinate compliance governance forums, including Compliance Risk Committee materials and written content for Executive Leadership and Board reporting. Ensure significant compliance issues and emerging risk trends are clearly documented and escalated.
- Ensure periodic reviews and testing of CMS components are completed. Track and implement enhancements resulting from regulatory feedback, audit results, testing, and industry developments.
- Oversee compliance risk metrics (RAMs, KRIs, EWIs) and dashboards to ensure timely and accurate quarterly reporting. Analyze and prepare clear and actionable reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Leadership, and Board committees.
- Manage documentation and evidence materials for compliance examinations and audits, ensuring all materials and documents are complete, accurate, well organized, and delivered on schedule.
- Support the Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Leadership in preparing responses to formal examinations and audits.
- Monitor compliance governance processes and workflows to identify control weaknesses, emerging concerns, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Utilize strong organizational skills to coordinate workflows, maintain accurate records, and support seamless team operations.
- Leverage data, reporting tools, technology, and approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to strengthen oversight and enhance decision making.
Additional Essential Functions
- Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations.
- Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency.
- Work as part of a team.
- Work with on-site equipment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Work Experience
5 – 6 years banking compliance and/or relevant years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the role.
Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to identify existing and potential problems, obtain and evaluate relevant information, identify possible causes of the problems, and suggest an alternative course of action including innovative or creative approaches.
- Ability to allocate and effectively use information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for implementation of Northwest’s strategic plans.
- Ability to make decisions, render judgments, and take action on tasks within the scope of given authority in a timely fashion.
- Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement alternative courses of action, based on correct assumptions concerning resources and guidelines, and support decisions or recommendations with data or reasoning.
- Ability to present and express ideas and information effectively and concisely in an oral and/or written mode in a manner appropriate for the audience.
- Ability to listen and comprehend what others are saying and facilitate the open exchange of ideas and information.
- Ability to motivate and provide direction in the activities of others, appropriately assigning work and authority, in the accomplishment of goals; providing advice and assistance as required.
- Ability to understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies; maintain credibility with others on specialty matters.
- Strong Retail Lending background.
- Awareness of Commercial Lending.
- Ability to interpret compliance regulations and apply them to business requirements and workflows.
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to prioritize complex workload, motivate staff to excel, and meet project deadlines.
- New hires or individuals with less than 3 years of experience will have up to 39 months within a compliance role within the Company to acquire their CRCM certification.
- Ability to build rapport and develop strong internal and external partnerships.
Licenses and Certifications
CRCM certification or professional equivalent.
Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
INTRODUCTION
The Compliance Risk Governance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration and oversight of the Compliance governance activities, including regulatory change management, issue management, and enterprise-wide compliance metric reporting. This position supports the ongoing effectiveness of the Compliance Management System (CSM) by helping ensure that compliance policies, programs, and procedures remain current, comprehensive, and aligned with applicable regulatory requirements. The Manager partners with Compliance, first and second line business leaders, Risk, Audit, and Legal to support the consistent execution of regulatory requirements and the timely identification, escalation, and mitigation of emerging risks.
Essential Functions
- Oversee the design, administration, and ongoing enhancements of the CMS, including governance standards, policies, procedures, documentation, and defined roles and responsibilities.
- Lead the identification, tracking, and socialization of applicable state and federal regulatory changes, assess relevance to Northwest Bank’s existing risks and controls, and drive execution of gap identification, control design, testing, and validation of control effectiveness where enhancements or new controls are required.
- Provide oversight of compliance issues and corrective action plans including status, aging, root-cause themes, and remediation progress. Escalate material delays or risks to the Chief Compliance Officer.
- Guide and challenge the first line of business in performing gap analysis and remediation following law/regulation changes.
- Partner with business leaders, compliance officers, and risk management teams to ensure consistent application of the CMS framework across the bank.
- Coordinate compliance governance forums, including Compliance Risk Committee materials and written content for Executive Leadership and Board reporting. Ensure significant compliance issues and emerging risk trends are clearly documented and escalated.
- Ensure periodic reviews and testing of CMS components are completed. Track and implement enhancements resulting from regulatory feedback, audit results, testing, and industry developments.
- Oversee compliance risk metrics (RAMs, KRIs, EWIs) and dashboards to ensure timely and accurate quarterly reporting. Analyze and prepare clear and actionable reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Leadership, and Board committees.
- Manage documentation and evidence materials for compliance examinations and audits, ensuring all materials and documents are complete, accurate, well organized, and delivered on schedule.
- Support the Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Leadership in preparing responses to formal examinations and audits.
- Monitor compliance governance processes and workflows to identify control weaknesses, emerging concerns, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Utilize strong organizational skills to coordinate workflows, maintain accurate records, and support seamless team operations.
- Leverage data, reporting tools, technology, and approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to strengthen oversight and enhance decision making.
Additional Essential Functions
- Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations.
- Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency.
- Work as part of a team.
- Work with on-site equipment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Work Experience
5 – 6 years banking compliance and/or relevant years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the role.
Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to identify existing and potential problems, obtain and evaluate relevant information, identify possible causes of the problems, and suggest an alternative course of action including innovative or creative approaches.
- Ability to allocate and effectively use information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for implementation of Northwest’s strategic plans.
- Ability to make decisions, render judgments, and take action on tasks within the scope of given authority in a timely fashion.
- Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement alternative courses of action, based on correct assumptions concerning resources and guidelines, and support decisions or recommendations with data or reasoning.
- Ability to present and express ideas and information effectively and concisely in an oral and/or written mode in a manner appropriate for the audience.
- Ability to listen and comprehend what others are saying and facilitate the open exchange of ideas and information.
- Ability to motivate and provide direction in the activities of others, appropriately assigning work and authority, in the accomplishment of goals; providing advice and assistance as required.
- Ability to understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies; maintain credibility with others on specialty matters.
- Strong Retail Lending background.
- Awareness of Commercial Lending.
- Ability to interpret compliance regulations and apply them to business requirements and workflows.
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to prioritize complex workload, motivate staff to excel, and meet project deadlines.
- New hires or individuals with less than 3 years of experience will have up to 39 months within a compliance role within the Company to acquire their CRCM certification.
- Ability to build rapport and develop strong internal and external partnerships.
Licenses and Certifications
CRCM certification or professional equivalent.
Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Credential your specialized certifications before applying
CISA, CRISC, CISM, and CFE designations strengthen your PERM case by demonstrating specialized qualifications beyond a standard degree. Document each certification with official transcripts and issuing-body letters before your employer opens the labor certification process.
Target employers with dedicated compliance functions
Banks, insurance carriers, healthcare networks, and publicly traded manufacturers maintain standalone GRC teams and routinely sponsor foreign workers. Employers with formal compliance programs are far more likely to have HR infrastructure that understands PERM filings.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by GRC job titles and green card sponsorship history to find employers who have filed PERM applications for compliance roles, saving weeks of manual research into DOL disclosure data.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage bands for your GRC title before salary negotiations close.
Clarify the employer job description matches PERM requirements
PERM job postings must state the minimum requirements actually needed for the role, not inflated credentials. A mismatch between what your employer lists and what USCIS expects for EB-2 advanced-degree professionals can trigger an audit before your I-140 is filed.
Understand how concurrent filing affects your timeline
If your priority date is current for your country of birth, your employer can file the I-140 and your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously, cutting months off the wait for work authorization while your green card processes.
Green Card Governance Risk And Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions
Do governance, risk, and compliance roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most GRC positions qualify under EB-2 when the role requires an advanced degree in a field like finance, law, accounting, or information security. Roles filled by professionals with a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of specialized experience typically qualify under EB-3. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual minimum requirements of the position, not your personal credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a compliance professional?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and EB-3 green cards have no annual lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to a year before the I-140 petition is even filed. H-1B visa approval can happen in weeks and provides immediate work authorization, but it caps out at six years without a green card in progress.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a GRC employer?
Your employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notice, proving no qualified U.S. worker was available. For GRC roles, DOL scrutinizes whether the posted minimum requirements are genuinely necessary and whether the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for that specific compliance SOC code and work location.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for compliance and risk roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for GRC positions where employers have a documented history of PERM filings, so you're not applying blind. Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and government contractors are frequent sponsors because their regulatory obligations create ongoing demand for compliance professionals that can't always be filled domestically.
Can my priority date affect how long it takes to get a green card in a GRC role?
Yes. Your priority date is set when USCIS receives your I-140 petition, and how long you wait for a green card depends entirely on your country of birth and the monthly Visa Bulletin cutoff dates. Most countries other than India and China see relatively short waits at EB-3, but Indian-born GRC professionals can face multi-year backlogs regardless of how quickly the PERM process finishes.