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Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
Position Summary
Designs and executes critical aspects of the Enterprise Security Risk Management function. Develops, recommends and implements controls and cost-effective approaches to minimize the organization's risks effects. Partners with the business and technology teams to promote understanding of the business landscape in order to facilitate security risk-based discussions. Collaborates with executive and technical leadership to embed a security-focused mindset in all areas.
Essential Responsibilities
- Analyzes organizational security risks, interactions, develop and publish security risk handbook, and procedures for implementation ensuring alignment with appropriate standards and frameworks.
- Manage and execute risk identification, assessment and quantification, aggregation reporting, and monitoring processes. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends solutions/best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions.
- Analyzes external market dynamics and other data sources to assess trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management, via understanding of the business model and the information available for analysis. Assist in coordinating the security risk within the context of the security risk model.
- Assesses and communicates information regarding business risks with functions across the organization. Builds and maintains relationships with business partners, including understanding their specific risk landscape. Uses professional knowledge, skills, and experience to influence and guide, monitor, and credibly challenge business areas as they manage risk and make risk decisions.
- Coordinates the security risk program efforts including risk modeling, comprehensive periodic risk assessments, and regulatory reporting standards and expectations.
- Develops presentations appropriate for senior level audiences and external regulators. May mentor and give work direction to less experienced colleagues.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree or higher in an IT or risk management related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience working in security (physical or cyber). 3 years of experience with risk assessments, audit or control testing. Experience and expertise in security and lifecycle management, auditing methodology, and technology risk assessments.
- Self-starter; adaptable to change; motivated to set personal and program goals and proactively track performance against goals and initiatives.
- Ability to document and explain risks and vulnerabilities to both business and technical stakeholders to influence peers and management; ability to team cross-functionally and form relationships to achieve objectives.
- Solid understanding of information security policies, standards, industry best practices, and frameworks. (ISO 27K, NIST 800-53, FISMA, BITS etc.).
- Strong business acumen with the proven ability to bridge the gap between business and technology.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
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The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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Deadline to Apply: 06/12/26
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All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
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Align your degree to the role description
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to risk analysis. A finance or statistics degree maps cleanly, but a general business degree may trigger an RFE. Request a credential evaluation that ties your coursework to quantitative risk functions.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Risk Analyst roles file under SOC code 13-2099 or 13-2051 with DOL. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation in your target metro. That list is a stronger signal of real sponsorship intent than job postings alone.
Target regulated industries with compliance hiring obligations
Banks, insurance carriers, and asset managers face mandatory risk staffing requirements under federal oversight, which means they hire risk analysts consistently and often have in-house immigration counsel already familiar with H-1B filings for this role.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Search Risk Analyst openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for this occupation. That data comes from DOL Labor Condition Application records, so you're targeting companies with a documented track record, not guessing from job descriptions.
Clarify the prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify a wage at Level I through IV under DOL's prevailing wage system. Ask whether the offered salary meets at least Level II for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before you sign, since a below-threshold offer requires renegotiation before the LCA can be certified.
Account for the October 1 start date gap in your offer timeline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions approved after the April lottery don't take effect until October 1. If your OPT or current status ends before then, negotiate a start date that accounts for this window or confirm your employer will file for premium processing to lock in approval faster.
H-1B Visa Risk Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Risk Analyst positions typically qualify because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a directly related quantitative field. USCIS evaluates whether your specific job duties and your employer's stated degree requirement align. Roles at banks, insurers, and consulting firms generally pass this test more cleanly than generalist analyst titles at smaller employers.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Risk Analysts?
Financial services, insurance, and management consulting are the most consistent sponsors for Risk Analyst H-1B filings. Banks subject to federal capital and credit risk regulations maintain dedicated risk teams and have ongoing hiring needs. Insurers and reinsurance firms also file regularly. You can verify which employers have certified LCAs for this occupation using the OFLC Wage Search or browse verified sponsors on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, and this is the most common path for Risk Analysts transitioning from F-1 status. Your employer files your cap-subject H-1B petition in April for an October 1 start date. If your OPT authorization expires before October 1 and you have a STEM degree, a STEM OPT extension can bridge the gap. USCIS requires your employer to file before your current authorization ends to maintain your work eligibility.
What SOC code applies to Risk Analyst roles for H-1B and LCA purposes?
Most Risk Analyst positions file under SOC code 13-2051 (Financial and Investment Analysts) or 13-2099 (Financial Specialists, All Other), depending on how the employer defines the role. The SOC code determines which prevailing wage your employer must meet under DOL rules. Check the O*NET profile for each code to confirm which job duties match your actual responsibilities before your employer files the LCA.
Does H-1B sponsorship for a Risk Analyst role tie me to one employer?
Your H-1B status is employer-specific, but you can change jobs through H-1B portability once your initial petition has been approved and you've worked for the sponsoring employer. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working for them as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval. The role and salary at the new employer must still meet specialty occupation and prevailing wage requirements.