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Location: New York, Boston, and Philadelphia
Salary: Competitive
Job description
Requisition ID: 1757719
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity
EY’s Digital Risk practice is supporting leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) companies as they scale cloud-native, AI-enabled, and platform-based operating models. Based in the Northeast Region, this role sits at the forefront of innovation, working with high-growth and global technology organizations operating on microservices architectures and AI-driven engineering environments.
We are seeking a Manager to support risk, compliance, and control transformation across highly automated and continuously evolving ecosystems. This role requires a combination of SOX knowledge, cloud architecture understanding, and familiarity with modern software development practices, including AI-assisted coding and product development lifecycles (PDLC/SDLC).
You will work closely with senior team members and client stakeholders, including finance, technology, and engineering teams, to support the design and implementation of scalable, audit-ready risk and compliance frameworks within complex technology environments.
Your key responsibilities
As a Manager in our Digital Risk practice, you will support the delivery of complex Digital Risk engagements, owning key workstreams and contributing to overall program execution across cloud-native environments. You will work closely with senior leadership and client stakeholders to drive risk and control initiatives within modern technology ecosystems.
In this role, you will:
- Execute and manage workstreams across cloud platforms, microservices architectures, and AI-enabled development environments, including risk assessments, control design, and testing activities
- Support client engagement teams by working directly with stakeholders (e.g., finance, IT, engineering) to deliver clear, actionable insights and recommendations
- Oversee day-to-day delivery, including coordination of team members, tracking progress, and ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables
- Contribute to engagement performance, including resource management, status tracking, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
- Provide technical guidance within your areas of expertise, supporting team members on cloud, platform, and engineering risk considerations
- Design and evaluate controls across DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, SDLC/PDLC processes, and distributed platforms, including APIs, microservices, data environments, and AI-enabled systems
Skills and attributes for success
Demonstrate strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and modern engineering practices, applying that knowledge to support the design and assessment of scalable control solutions.
Exhibit an AI-aware risk mindset, with the ability to identify risks introduced by AI-assisted development and automated engineering workflows. Demonstrate architecture fluency, interpreting system interactions and data flows to support control design and evaluation.
Build engineering credibility, partnering effectively with DevOps, platform, and data teams within complex environments. Apply your TMT industry knowledge to understand evolving risks within high-growth, technology-driven organizations.
Communicate clearly and effectively, translating technical risk concepts into practical business insights for client stakeholders while contributing to overall delivery quality.
Operate with attention to detail and accountability, managing competing priorities while contributing to high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
To qualify for the role you must have:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, accounting, computer science, engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Digital Risk, IT risk, or technology consulting, with exposure to TMT sector clients
- Hands-on experience in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), microservices architectures, DevOps/CI/CD, SDLC/PDLC, and distributed systems
- Experience supporting:
- IT general controls (ITGCs) and automated control environments
- Risk assessments, control testing, and control design activities
- Technology risk engagements within cloud-native or distributed environments
- Understanding of how regulatory and control frameworks (e.g., SOX, internal controls) apply within modern engineering environments
- Exposure to data platforms and AI-enabled development environments
- Willingness to travel at least 50%, including client-site travel. Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Relevant certifications such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM; cloud certifications (e.g., AWS) or AI-related certifications are a plus
What we look for
We’re looking for individuals who are comfortable operating at the intersection of risk, engineering, and technology, and who are motivated to build technical depth within modern, fast-evolving environments.
The right candidate will be able to work through complex problems, collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders, and contribute to delivering clear, actionable insights.
A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions in fast-paced, high-growth environments will be key to success.
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture.
The salary range for this job is:
- New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $173,900 to $290,100
- Bay Area California offices – $181,200 to $302,100
- All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $144,900 to $265,800
Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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Align your credentials to SOC codes
USCIS evaluates your degree against your job duties using the SOC classification. Pull the O*NET profile for AI Consultant roles and confirm your degree field maps directly to the listed education requirements before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter AI Consultant roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. Filing history signals an established H-1B process, not a one-time attempt.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target role and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks. Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Level I through Level IV, and underbidding can trigger an RFE after filing.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before the offer stage
Some AI Consultant contracts sit within federal supply chains, requiring employers to be E-Verify enrolled. Ask HR directly during early interviews so you don't reach the offer stage with a non-compliant employer.
Request a detailed specialty occupation letter
AI Consultant duties can overlap with general IT project management, which USCIS scrutinizes. Ask your employer to draft a support letter tying each project deliverable to a specific degree requirement in AI, machine learning, or data engineering.
Time your cap filing around project start dates
H-1B cap petitions can be filed up to six months before your October 1 start date. Work with your employer to lock a project start date that lets them file in April, avoiding a gap between your OPT expiration and H-1B activation.
H-1B Visa AI Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, data science, or artificial intelligence. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are vulnerable to USCIS RFEs. The job description must tie specific duties, such as model development or algorithm design, to a specialized degree requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for AI Consultant positions?
Technology firms, management consulting practices, and enterprise software companies are the most consistent H-1B filers for AI Consultant roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for this specific occupation, so you can target companies with an established sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job listings.
Can I work as a contractor or on a client site on an H-1B as an AI Consultant?
Yes, but the petitioning employer must maintain a bona fide employer-employee relationship and control your work. USCIS applies additional scrutiny to third-party placement arrangements, requiring an itinerary of assignments and end-client letters confirming the specialty occupation duties. Project-based consulting engagements without a clear client letter are a common source of RFEs.
What happens to my H-1B status if my consulting project ends early?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or prepare to depart. Your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, and your authorization continues through the transfer as long as the petition is filed before the grace period expires.
Is an AI Consultant role subject to the H-1B lottery?
Most private-sector AI Consultant positions are subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery, which covers 65,000 regular-cap slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. Positions at universities, affiliated nonprofit research organizations, or government research institutions are cap-exempt and can be filed at any time. USCIS confirms cap-exempt status based on the employer's classification, not the job title.