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Compliance Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in law, finance, business, or a related field. Employers in banking, healthcare, and tech regularly file H-1B petitions for these roles, and the position's regulatory complexity strengthens specialty occupation documentation.
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Get Access To All JobsWork Location/Arrangement: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work four (4) days every week at an M&T office in Buffalo, NY, Bridgeport, CT, Baltimore, MD, Timonium, MD or New York, NY.
Overview:
The position is responsible for supporting the design, maintenance and enhancement of AML frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, and tooling as they relate to digital assets, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. This role provides support to complex investigations, research, and resource training. Plays a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crimes risks associated with digital assets and blockchain product offerings by partnering with product, technology, and compliance teams to embed effective controls, developing and refining risk indicators and detection scenarios, conducting risk assessments of novel products and services, and ensuring program alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide support to design and enhance the risk framework and controls required to manage risk associated with digital assets and emerging banking solutions ensuring alignment of the framework with M&T Bank BSA/AML and sanctions compliance standards. Apply digital asset technical expertise, regulatory guidance and knowledge of industry best practices to ensure the framework is designed to effectively mitigate risks.
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessment of digital assets prospects and clients. Evaluate suitability and effectiveness of prospect and client AML compliance programs.
- Conduct financial crimes investigations involving suspicious crypto-related activity or interaction with virtual asset service providers. In conjunction with traditional AML transaction monitoring and research tools, leverage blockchain analytics software to trace and analyze customer blockchain transaction activity. Identify suspicious transactions and coordinate with Financial Investigations Unit for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings.
- Support the development and enhancement of procedures and job aids for BSA/AML teams supporting digital assets client due diligence, sanctions screening and financial investigations.
- Develop and deliver internal training to BSA/AML teams supporting digital assets-related due diligence, screening and investigations. Partner with BSA/AML training resources to create content specific to digital assets and associated risks and controls. Conduct small-group training sessions on crypto-related financial crime typologies and investigations tactics to enhance the skill and knowledge base of BSA/AML team members.
- Conduct deep-dive risk assessments on new product and service offerings involving digital assets or emerging banking solutions to identify risks and align appropriate controls.
- Conduct research on emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory guidance related to digital assets and emerging banking solutions. Provide detailed briefings to senior leaders and applicable Bank committees and working groups to identify areas where controls may need to be created or enhanced.
- Provide support for regulatory inquiries or examinations and internal audits involving digital assets and emerging banking solution topics. Conduct research, write inquiry responses, and attend meetings as needed.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- The BSA/AML Digital Assets Compliance Specialist is a strategic contributor within Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance in M&T Bank’s Compliance Risk Management Division.
- The position will hold responsibility for supporting the buildout, maintenance and execution of a BSA/AML/Sanctions digital assets risk framework and suite of controls.
- The position will interact with senior leaders, managers and individual contributors across risk, compliance and M&T Bank business units.
- Work is accomplished with limited direction. The incumbent exercises initiative and judgment in all aspects of the role.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
No Supervisory Responsibilities
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or in lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or relevant work experience
- Strong knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, virtual asset service providers, wallets, and DeFi platforms
- Experience with blockchain analytics and compliance tools
- Experience in leading complex anti-money laundering and/or financial crimes investigations
- Strong analytical, investigative and documentation skills
- Advanced ability to apply critical thinking skills and to challenge management.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective ability to organize projects and keep efforts on track.
- Advanced ability to strategically seek critical information and ensure responses convey complex and/or nuanced concepts in an effective and understandable manner.
- Effective ability to independently manage work across initiatives, exhibiting a high degree of flexibility, productivity, and ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (e.g. Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Accounting).
- Prior experience working at a virtual asset service provider such as a cryptocurrency exchange, custody provider, fintech, or bank providing digital asset and emerging banking services.
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations and internal audits.
- Understanding of domestic and international laws, rules and regulations related to digital assets.
- Anti-financial crime or blockchain/crypto professional certifications (e.g. CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CRCM).
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Work Location/Arrangement: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work four (4) days every week at an M&T office in Buffalo, NY, Bridgeport, CT, Baltimore, MD, Timonium, MD or New York, NY.
Overview:
The position is responsible for supporting the design, maintenance and enhancement of AML frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, and tooling as they relate to digital assets, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. This role provides support to complex investigations, research, and resource training. Plays a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crimes risks associated with digital assets and blockchain product offerings by partnering with product, technology, and compliance teams to embed effective controls, developing and refining risk indicators and detection scenarios, conducting risk assessments of novel products and services, and ensuring program alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide support to design and enhance the risk framework and controls required to manage risk associated with digital assets and emerging banking solutions ensuring alignment of the framework with M&T Bank BSA/AML and sanctions compliance standards. Apply digital asset technical expertise, regulatory guidance and knowledge of industry best practices to ensure the framework is designed to effectively mitigate risks.
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessment of digital assets prospects and clients. Evaluate suitability and effectiveness of prospect and client AML compliance programs.
- Conduct financial crimes investigations involving suspicious crypto-related activity or interaction with virtual asset service providers. In conjunction with traditional AML transaction monitoring and research tools, leverage blockchain analytics software to trace and analyze customer blockchain transaction activity. Identify suspicious transactions and coordinate with Financial Investigations Unit for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings.
- Support the development and enhancement of procedures and job aids for BSA/AML teams supporting digital assets client due diligence, sanctions screening and financial investigations.
- Develop and deliver internal training to BSA/AML teams supporting digital assets-related due diligence, screening and investigations. Partner with BSA/AML training resources to create content specific to digital assets and associated risks and controls. Conduct small-group training sessions on crypto-related financial crime typologies and investigations tactics to enhance the skill and knowledge base of BSA/AML team members.
- Conduct deep-dive risk assessments on new product and service offerings involving digital assets or emerging banking solutions to identify risks and align appropriate controls.
- Conduct research on emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory guidance related to digital assets and emerging banking solutions. Provide detailed briefings to senior leaders and applicable Bank committees and working groups to identify areas where controls may need to be created or enhanced.
- Provide support for regulatory inquiries or examinations and internal audits involving digital assets and emerging banking solution topics. Conduct research, write inquiry responses, and attend meetings as needed.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- The BSA/AML Digital Assets Compliance Specialist is a strategic contributor within Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance in M&T Bank’s Compliance Risk Management Division.
- The position will hold responsibility for supporting the buildout, maintenance and execution of a BSA/AML/Sanctions digital assets risk framework and suite of controls.
- The position will interact with senior leaders, managers and individual contributors across risk, compliance and M&T Bank business units.
- Work is accomplished with limited direction. The incumbent exercises initiative and judgment in all aspects of the role.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
No Supervisory Responsibilities
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or in lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or relevant work experience
- Strong knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, virtual asset service providers, wallets, and DeFi platforms
- Experience with blockchain analytics and compliance tools
- Experience in leading complex anti-money laundering and/or financial crimes investigations
- Strong analytical, investigative and documentation skills
- Advanced ability to apply critical thinking skills and to challenge management.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective ability to organize projects and keep efforts on track.
- Advanced ability to strategically seek critical information and ensure responses convey complex and/or nuanced concepts in an effective and understandable manner.
- Effective ability to independently manage work across initiatives, exhibiting a high degree of flexibility, productivity, and ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (e.g. Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Accounting).
- Prior experience working at a virtual asset service provider such as a cryptocurrency exchange, custody provider, fintech, or bank providing digital asset and emerging banking services.
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations and internal audits.
- Understanding of domestic and international laws, rules and regulations related to digital assets.
- Anti-financial crime or blockchain/crypto professional certifications (e.g. CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CRCM).
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Consultant
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, certifications like CAMS or CCEP, and any regulatory licensing that ties your degree directly to compliance work. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for Compliance Consultants, so the tighter the degree-to-role connection, the stronger your petition.
Target industries with heavy regulatory filing history
Banking, healthcare, and fintech employers file H-1B petitions for Compliance Consultants far more consistently than general staffing firms. Search Migrate Mate to filter by employers with verified LCA filings in compliance-specific occupation codes before applying.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting any offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. An LCA filed below the prevailing wage is a USCIS red flag and can trigger a request for evidence mid-petition.
Clarify consulting arrangement structure with your employer
H-1B petitions for consultants require a clear employer-employee relationship with USCIS. Confirm whether you'll be placed at client sites, and ensure your employer has end-client itineraries or statements of work ready before the I-129 is filed.
Use O*NET to strengthen specialty occupation framing
The O*NET profile for Compliance Officers documents the degree requirements and specialized knowledge the role demands. Your employer's legal team can cite it directly when building the specialty occupation argument in the H-1B petition.
Account for the cap timeline in your job search
H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, plan your Compliance Consultant job search to allow an employer enough lead time to register in March and file if selected in the lottery.
H-1B Visa Compliance Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like finance, law, accounting, or business administration. Roles that accept any degree, or no degree at all, are more vulnerable to USCIS requests for evidence. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting regulatory complexity and the specific knowledge the job demands.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Compliance Consultants?
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, fintech companies, and large consulting firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for compliance roles. These industries operate under strict regulatory frameworks and regularly file Labor Condition Applications for compliance-specific job titles. Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with active H-1B filing history in compliance and risk management roles before targeting your applications.
Can a Compliance Consultant role at a client site complicate my H-1B petition?
It can, if the employer-employee relationship isn't clearly documented. USCIS requires that the H-1B petitioner maintain day-to-day control over your work even when you're placed at a client site. Your employer should have project itineraries, statements of work, and end-client letters ready to include with the I-129 filing to address this upfront.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Compliance Consultant H-1B filings?
Your employer must certify in the LCA that your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your job's SOC code and geographic location. Compliance roles span multiple wage levels depending on seniority and specialization, so the specific duties listed in the job description directly affect which wage level applies. You can check wage levels yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.
Does holding a compliance certification like CAMS or CCEP help my H-1B petition?
It can support your case, particularly if USCIS issues a request for evidence on the specialty occupation requirement. Certifications demonstrate that the role requires specialized knowledge beyond a general degree. They're most effective when combined with a degree in a directly related field, since USCIS evaluates the position's requirements, not just the candidate's credentials in isolation.