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Compliance Program Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field like business, law, or risk management. Large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and multinational corporations file LCAs for these roles regularly, making employer targeting straightforward if you know where to look.
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Amazon is looking for a Senior Trade Compliance Program Manager (PM) to build import and export risk management solutions for growing international businesses in the Trade Operations space. The Senior Trade Compliance PM is responsible for owning and executing key workstreams within a complex cross-functional risk program.
As a member of the Global Trade Services team, you will contribute to team capabilities, mentor peers, and drive program execution. You will work within the Trade Operations Program team, partnering directly with internal teams from legal, logistics, supply chain, quality, engineering, as well as Amazon's global network of trade and compliance teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Support and execute Broker Management processes and liaise with brokers and supply chain participants daily.
- Support regulatory engagement across the Trade space in North America.
- Contribute to objectives and drive improvements within your program area, quantifying impact with metrics.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders including business teams, tech teams, public policy, trade, legal, and regulators to interpret and apply regulations.
- Execute the rollout of controls and audits, including testing and measuring their effectiveness.
- Build flexible and scalable solutions across various technologies, business models/supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes.
- Stay informed on regulations and technologies relevant to your space and incorporate them into risk management programs.
- Present organized plans articulating the problem statement, recommended solution, and milestones.
- Identify timelines and owners, and drive progress at the appropriate speed to reduce risk.
- Provide near and long-term considerations and impacts, highlighting recommended trade-offs and priorities.
- Test assumptions by gathering feedback from input providers across the company, and review metrics and benchmarks.
- Work with business intelligence engineers and technology teams to design, build, and track key performance indicators and systems.
- Communicate risks, proposals, regulatory updates, and strategies to stakeholders in meetings and documents.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager, you will manage escalations and meet with multiple stakeholders across different time zones to move business forward.
About the team
This position reports to the Americas Trade Compliance Operations Sr Manager in the Global Trade Services (GTS) function. GTS is responsible for providing global trade and product compliance support for Amazon businesses, creating efficient processes that meet demanding cross border regulations, while minimizing impact to the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- 5+ years of program or project Management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Licensed Customs Broker
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 109,000.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is looking for a Senior Trade Compliance Program Manager (PM) to build import and export risk management solutions for growing international businesses in the Trade Operations space. The Senior Trade Compliance PM is responsible for owning and executing key workstreams within a complex cross-functional risk program.
As a member of the Global Trade Services team, you will contribute to team capabilities, mentor peers, and drive program execution. You will work within the Trade Operations Program team, partnering directly with internal teams from legal, logistics, supply chain, quality, engineering, as well as Amazon's global network of trade and compliance teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Support and execute Broker Management processes and liaise with brokers and supply chain participants daily.
- Support regulatory engagement across the Trade space in North America.
- Contribute to objectives and drive improvements within your program area, quantifying impact with metrics.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders including business teams, tech teams, public policy, trade, legal, and regulators to interpret and apply regulations.
- Execute the rollout of controls and audits, including testing and measuring their effectiveness.
- Build flexible and scalable solutions across various technologies, business models/supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes.
- Stay informed on regulations and technologies relevant to your space and incorporate them into risk management programs.
- Present organized plans articulating the problem statement, recommended solution, and milestones.
- Identify timelines and owners, and drive progress at the appropriate speed to reduce risk.
- Provide near and long-term considerations and impacts, highlighting recommended trade-offs and priorities.
- Test assumptions by gathering feedback from input providers across the company, and review metrics and benchmarks.
- Work with business intelligence engineers and technology teams to design, build, and track key performance indicators and systems.
- Communicate risks, proposals, regulatory updates, and strategies to stakeholders in meetings and documents.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager, you will manage escalations and meet with multiple stakeholders across different time zones to move business forward.
About the team
This position reports to the Americas Trade Compliance Operations Sr Manager in the Global Trade Services (GTS) function. GTS is responsible for providing global trade and product compliance support for Amazon businesses, creating efficient processes that meet demanding cross border regulations, while minimizing impact to the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- 5+ years of program or project Management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Licensed Customs Broker
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 109,000.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Program Manager
Verify your degree aligns with compliance
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to compliance program management. A business, law, finance, or risk management degree supports the specialty occupation claim. A general liberal arts degree may trigger an RFE without supplemental credentials.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Compliance Program Managers file under SOC code 13-1041 on Labor Condition Applications. Filter DOL's OFLC disclosure data by this code to identify which employers have filed recently, giving you a verified list of active H-1B sponsors in this specific role.
Target regulated industries with mandatory compliance functions
Financial services, healthcare, and defense contractors are legally required to maintain compliance programs, making their sponsorship history more consistent than discretionary roles. Employers in these sectors file LCAs for compliance positions even in hiring slowdowns.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Migrate Mate surfaces employer LCA filing history by occupation code, so you can see exactly which companies have sponsored Compliance Program Manager roles. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who've never filed for this position.
Negotiate LCA filing before your OPT expires
If you're on OPT, the employer's LCA must be certified by DOL before your USCIS H-1B petition can be filed. Build at least three weeks of LCA lead time into your offer timeline so the cap-gap rule can bridge your status if you're selected in the lottery.
Prepare a specialty occupation justification memo
Compliance Program Manager is a documented specialty occupation under O*NET, but USCIS RFEs on this title are common when job duties overlap with general management. Ask your employer's attorney to document why the specific role requires a compliance-field degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
H-1B Visa Compliance Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes. Compliance Program Manager positions qualify as specialty occupations when the employer can demonstrate the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, law, finance, or risk management. Roles with vague duty statements or that accept any degree field are more vulnerable to USCIS RFEs challenging specialty occupation status.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Compliance Program Manager positions?
Financial institutions, hospital systems, government contractors, and multinational corporations in heavily regulated industries sponsor H-1B visas for compliance roles most consistently. These employers maintain dedicated compliance departments and file LCAs even outside general hiring cycles. Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and occupation code, so you can identify active sponsors before applying.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer for a Compliance Program Manager role?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to transfer to a new employer once your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. The new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin work as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval.
What prevailing wage level applies to Compliance Program Manager H-1B filings?
Most Compliance Program Manager positions are filed at DOL wage Level II or Level III, depending on the scope of supervisory responsibility and program complexity. Employers certify the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic area. You can check current prevailing wage benchmarks for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search tool.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a Compliance Program Manager job?
From offer acceptance to H-1B approval, the process typically runs three to six months under standard processing, or two to four weeks with premium processing. The employer's DOL LCA certification adds roughly seven business days before the USCIS petition can be filed. Cap-subject petitions are also subject to the annual lottery, which runs in March for an October 1 start date.