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Financial risk management roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS because they require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Banks, asset managers, and insurance firms are among the most consistent H-1B visa sponsors for risk analysts, credit risk managers, and market risk officers.
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Location: Dallas
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date: Oct 26, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1755801
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.
EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace ('FSO'). Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!
The opportunity
Our Internal Audit and Internal Controls practice provides comprehensive process, risk and control services through a suite of outsourcing, co-sourcing and transformation solutions that help companies around the world evaluate and enhance their internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley and risk management capabilities. As the leading WAM / Real Estate internal audit and internal control services provider globally, we continue to explore expansive opportunities with real estate and REIT clients and, include specialized focus on, IA transformation, Sarbanes-Oxley and IPO readiness.
Your key responsibilities
You'll be responsible for supporting our clients in improving and sustaining a strong risk and control environment through a variety of service offerings, including the following:
- ICFR, SOX readiness and optimization
- Internal Audit co-sourcing and outsourcing
- Internal Audit transformation
You can expect to work with high performing teams, clients and market leaders in asset management, banking and capital markets and insurance sectors. As you build knowledge and experience, you'll become a credible advisor to your colleagues within EY as well as the clients.
Skills and attributes for success
On a typical day, you’ll establish audit objectives, prepare an audit approach, perform analysis, prepare documentation, evaluate, and test processes and related controls, as well as assist in the preparation of audit report and other deliverables. You can also expect to assist senior leaders in generating new business opportunities by participating in market facing activities and developing thought leadership materials. We'll look to you to stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business, as well as display teamwork, integrity, and leadership to support and value your team's contributions, fostering innovation.
To qualify for the role you must have
- Bachelor's degree in business or other related fields
- 3+ years of related audit or applicable business experience
- Proficiency in MS Office
Ideally, you’ll also have
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline
- Experience using advanced data analytics and tools
- Experience in real estate, trust, private equity, data center, wealth management, traditional and/or alternative asset management, or investment advisory industry
- Second language skills and international business experience
- May be requested to travel to meet client needs and, ideally, candidates are willing and able to travel
What we look for
We’re looking for passionate leaders, who help lead collaborative and supportive teams and with a vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the industry and internal audit. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. 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. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Plus, we offer:
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
- The autonomy to use a variety of skills to accomplish goals within a designated service line
- A collaborative environment where everyone works together to create a better working world
- Excellent training and development prospects, both through established programs and on-the-job training
- An excellent team of senior colleagues, dedicated to managing and varying your workload
- Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
EY | Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
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. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job is:
- New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $105,400 to $175,400
- Bay Area California offices – $109,700 to $182,800
- All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $87,800 to $160,900
- 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.
- Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
- To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
- EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
- For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
- At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
All in to shape the future with confidence.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Financial Risk Management
Align your degree to SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. Pull the O*NET profile for your target title and confirm your transcripts map directly to the listed education requirements before applying.
Target firms with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter financial risk management roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings through DOL, so every application you submit goes to a company that has already navigated the sponsorship process.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above DOL's prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before entering salary discussions so you negotiate above the floor, not below it.
Flag quantitative credentials in your resume early
Hiring managers in risk roles screen for FRM, CFA, or CQF designations alongside degrees. Listing these credentials above your work history signals specialty occupation fit and reduces the likelihood of an RFE on educational equivalency grounds.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsorship at universities and nonprofits
Federal reserve banks, university endowments, and nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual 85,000-slot cap. If you're open to these employers, they offer a direct path to status without waiting for the lottery.
Time your offer acceptance around the filing window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in late spring or summer and weren't selected, ask whether the employer will use cap-exempt status or file for the next fiscal year to keep the role open.
H-1B Visa Financial Risk Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Does financial risk management qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Financial risk management qualifies because USCIS requires roles to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, and risk positions routinely require degrees in finance, mathematics, statistics, or economics. Employers document this through the LCA and I-129 petition. Roles with vague degree requirements like 'any business degree' can draw RFEs, so your employer should specify the field in the job description.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for risk roles?
Commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and financial technology firms sponsor the most H-1B petitions for risk professionals. Federal reserve banks and certain nonprofit research institutions are also active sponsors and can file outside the annual cap. Browse Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filings specifically for financial risk management titles.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, and the timing is deliberate. Your employer registers you in the March lottery for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you were selected, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT authorization until your H-1B becomes effective. If your OPT runs out before the lottery opens, STEM OPT extension may bridge the gap, so confirm your end date with your DSO early.
What documentation does my employer need to prove specialty occupation for a risk role?
Your employer must show that the position normally requires a degree in a specific field related to risk management. Supporting documents typically include the job description tied to an SOC code, internal compensation benchmarks aligned with DOL prevailing wage data, and evidence that comparable industry roles carry the same degree requirement. Industry salary surveys and peer job postings referencing degree requirements strengthen the petition against RFEs.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect risk management job offers?
DOL sets four wage levels for each SOC code and geographic area, and your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the level matching your experience. Level I covers entry-level analysts, while Level III or IV applies to senior risk managers and directors. Offers below the certified wage level violate the LCA, so use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your level before accepting an offer.