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Get Access To All JobsThank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Business Unit Operational Risk Analyst works within a given line of business to help ensure the line of business operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and per the organization’s policy. The analyst works as part of the first line of defense team and alongside the first line, second line and enterprise support units to ensure the effective execution of the Operational Risk Framework across the assigned business line.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conducts compliance reviews and provides analysis of business units and processes
- Maintains documentation and reports to management regarding compliance and potential issues
- Provides requested information to management for reporting to agencies regarding Sarbanes Oxley, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering and Office of Foreign Assets Control compliance
- Provides analysis of the execution of our operational risk management framework, including: risk and control self-assessments, new initiative risk assessments, operational risk/loss events, scenario analysis, emerging risk identification, and front line risk assessments
- Analyzes compliance processes and reports to management, comparing current process with identified process and policy
- Assists in the review of contracts, agreements and statements of work
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three (3) years' experience in finance, risk or operations, with experience in the specific business line operations
- Or High School Diploma or GED and seven (7) years' experience in finance, risk or operations, with experience in the specific business line operations
Skills And Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and management reporting skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Organizational and time management skills
This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target:
Median
Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Riverchase Complex North Building
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Business Unit Operational Risk Analyst works within a given line of business to help ensure the line of business operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and per the organization’s policy. The analyst works as part of the first line of defense team and alongside the first line, second line and enterprise support units to ensure the effective execution of the Operational Risk Framework across the assigned business line.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conducts compliance reviews and provides analysis of business units and processes
- Maintains documentation and reports to management regarding compliance and potential issues
- Provides requested information to management for reporting to agencies regarding Sarbanes Oxley, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering and Office of Foreign Assets Control compliance
- Provides analysis of the execution of our operational risk management framework, including: risk and control self-assessments, new initiative risk assessments, operational risk/loss events, scenario analysis, emerging risk identification, and front line risk assessments
- Analyzes compliance processes and reports to management, comparing current process with identified process and policy
- Assists in the review of contracts, agreements and statements of work
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three (3) years' experience in finance, risk or operations, with experience in the specific business line operations
- Or High School Diploma or GED and seven (7) years' experience in finance, risk or operations, with experience in the specific business line operations
Skills And Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and management reporting skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Organizational and time management skills
This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target:
Median
Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Riverchase Complex North Building
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Analyst
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the BA role. A business, information systems, or computer science degree maps cleanly. If your degree is in an unrelated field, document how your coursework or certifications align to the specific job duties.
Search LCA filings for active sponsors
Run a search in the OFLC Wage Search for 'business analyst' filings to see which employers have certified LCAs for this role. Companies with recent, recurring filings are actively sponsoring, not just open to it in theory.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Filter Business Analyst roles on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. You'll see which companies have filed for this specific occupation, so you're targeting sponsors before sending a single application.
Clarify the BA job code with your employer
DOL uses SOC codes to set prevailing wage levels, and 'Business Analyst' spans multiple codes with different wage tiers. Ask your employer which SOC code they're filing under before the LCA is submitted. A mismatch can trigger an RFE.
Time your offer to avoid cap-gap gaps
H-1B has an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT expiring before then, confirm your employer will file in April and that your OPT end date falls within the cap-gap protection window. A 60-day gap between OPT and H-1B activation can break your authorization.
Benchmark your O*NET job zone before interviews
Pull the O*NET profile for Business Analyst roles to confirm the occupation sits at Job Zone 4, requiring substantial preparation. Use this to pre-empt employer concerns about specialty occupation eligibility when you're negotiating the offer.
H-1B Visa Business Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, information systems, or computer science. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, not just the title. Roles that mix general management tasks with no degree requirement can face RFEs, so the job description should clearly tie each duty to a specific academic discipline.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Business Analyst roles?
Consulting firms, financial institutions, technology companies, and healthcare systems are among the most active H-1B sponsors for Business Analyst roles based on DOL LCA disclosure data. You can see which employers have certified LCAs for this occupation by searching the OFLC Wage Search, or browse filtered results on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history for this specific role.
What happens to my H-1B if I change Business Analyst roles mid-employment?
Your employer must file an amended H-1B petition if your duties, location, or SOC code changes materially. Moving from a junior BA role to a senior BA role with significantly different responsibilities typically requires an amendment. Your status remains valid while the amendment is pending under portability rules, but your employer needs to initiate the filing before the change takes effect.
Can I work on H-1B while my Business Analyst petition is pending?
Yes, if you're already in H-1B status and your new employer files before your current petition expires, you can begin work immediately under H-1B portability rules after 180 days of approved status. If you're transitioning from OPT or another status, you can't start until USCIS approves the petition or issues a receipt covering your start date under cap-gap.
Does the SOC code matter when an employer sponsors me as a Business Analyst?
Yes. The DOL uses SOC codes to determine the prevailing wage your employer must certify on the LCA. Business Analyst roles are most commonly filed under SOC 15-2051 (Data Scientists) or 13-1111 (Management Analysts), and each carries a different wage level. A misclassified SOC code can result in an underpaid LCA, which exposes the petition to denial or back-pay liability under DOL audit.