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Risk Management Analyst roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, statistics, economics, or a related field. Large financial institutions, insurance carriers, and consulting firms file H-1B petitions regularly for this role. The annual cap is 85,000 slots, with registration opening each April for the following fiscal year.
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Under broad direction, works on problems where analysis of data requires further inquiry and analysis to make recommendations. Works on complex projects. Develops models to quantify and optimize the risk associated with the gas and electric distribution systems based on probabilistic, financial and engineering analysis. Provides technical direction to less experienced team members. Optimizing risk includes, but is not limited to, determining impacts to system reliability, operational performance, environment, jurisdictional and business financial performance, system safety, legal and regulatory compliance, and brand impact.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develops models and metrics, as part of daily responsibilities, to quantify the risk associated with the distribution system operational and reinvestment options, based on probability statistical and engineering principles. Evaluates strategic options for managing assets.
- Develops methodologies for incorporating risk metrics to support project funding decisions. Performs Life Cycle Cost analysis based on the developed models.
- Designs and performs quantitative studies of historical and forecasted spends. Perform Post Project Effectiveness evaluations as part of the PDCA process. Leverage tools, existing studies, business area systems and data to identify, develop, and deliver meaningful forecasts, profiles, metrics and other analytics associated with electricity, gas or transportation.
- Uses trends and analysis to recommend and support capital and O&M funding levels as part of the annual budget process.
- Continually defines and coordinates existing and future data requirements for the analysis necessary to optimize distribution system risk.
- Communicates risk management processes, results and recommendations to management and employees to support the implementation of the Asset Management model.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, finance or equivalent.
- Advanced degree desired.
- Minimum of 7 years of risk modeling work experience or related field required, which may include actuarial, risk management, and economics.
- Engineering/Utility Industry-Knowledge of utility business operations maintenance, engineering and systems. Quantitative/Statistical Modeling-Ability to develop and analyze predictive models, forecasting, and simulation.
- Ability to perform regression, correlation and trend analysis.
- Accounting/Financial Modeling-Knowledge of accounting principles. Ability to build financial models.
- Ability to interpret financial statements. Computer Systems/Information Technology-Advanced ability to use Excel (VBA), Access, MatLab, and other database programs and analytical tools.
- Advanced ability to collect, extract, and manipulate complex data files.
- Advanced knowledge of statistics, econometrics, and risk modeling.
- Demonstrated analytical and financial analysis capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with code development tools like Python, SQL, Databricks.
- Familiarity with Geospatial data and analysis tools like QGIS.
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.
Non-Bargaining
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.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 05/18/26
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.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Position Summary
Under broad direction, works on problems where analysis of data requires further inquiry and analysis to make recommendations. Works on complex projects. Develops models to quantify and optimize the risk associated with the gas and electric distribution systems based on probabilistic, financial and engineering analysis. Provides technical direction to less experienced team members. Optimizing risk includes, but is not limited to, determining impacts to system reliability, operational performance, environment, jurisdictional and business financial performance, system safety, legal and regulatory compliance, and brand impact.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develops models and metrics, as part of daily responsibilities, to quantify the risk associated with the distribution system operational and reinvestment options, based on probability statistical and engineering principles. Evaluates strategic options for managing assets.
- Develops methodologies for incorporating risk metrics to support project funding decisions. Performs Life Cycle Cost analysis based on the developed models.
- Designs and performs quantitative studies of historical and forecasted spends. Perform Post Project Effectiveness evaluations as part of the PDCA process. Leverage tools, existing studies, business area systems and data to identify, develop, and deliver meaningful forecasts, profiles, metrics and other analytics associated with electricity, gas or transportation.
- Uses trends and analysis to recommend and support capital and O&M funding levels as part of the annual budget process.
- Continually defines and coordinates existing and future data requirements for the analysis necessary to optimize distribution system risk.
- Communicates risk management processes, results and recommendations to management and employees to support the implementation of the Asset Management model.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, finance or equivalent.
- Advanced degree desired.
- Minimum of 7 years of risk modeling work experience or related field required, which may include actuarial, risk management, and economics.
- Engineering/Utility Industry-Knowledge of utility business operations maintenance, engineering and systems. Quantitative/Statistical Modeling-Ability to develop and analyze predictive models, forecasting, and simulation.
- Ability to perform regression, correlation and trend analysis.
- Accounting/Financial Modeling-Knowledge of accounting principles. Ability to build financial models.
- Ability to interpret financial statements. Computer Systems/Information Technology-Advanced ability to use Excel (VBA), Access, MatLab, and other database programs and analytical tools.
- Advanced ability to collect, extract, and manipulate complex data files.
- Advanced knowledge of statistics, econometrics, and risk modeling.
- Demonstrated analytical and financial analysis capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with code development tools like Python, SQL, Databricks.
- Familiarity with Geospatial data and analysis tools like QGIS.
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.
Non-Bargaining
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.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 05/18/26
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.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Risk Management Analyst
Frame your degree field precisely
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree directly relates to risk management functions. A finance or statistics degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree requires a detailed equivalency argument from your employer's attorney before the I-129 is filed.
Check LCA filings before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for Risk Management Analyst roles before you apply. Employers without recent LCA history often lack the internal process to sponsor, regardless of intent.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by sponsorship history
Search Risk Management Analyst roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing records by occupation code. This lets you skip outreach to companies that have never sponsored this specific role type.
Get the prevailing wage level confirmed before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your level and location. Look up the wage levels for SOC code 13-2099 using the OFLC Wage Search so you know the floor before any offer conversation.
Build your case around O*NET job zone requirements
Risk Management Analyst sits in O*NET Job Zone 4, which supports the specialty occupation argument. Ask your employer's attorney to reference the O*NET profile explicitly when documenting the degree requirement in the H-1B petition.
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Find Risk Management Analyst JobsRisk Management Analyst H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Management Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Risk Management Analyst roles qualify because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties, not just the job title, require that level of specialized knowledge. A role focused on model validation, credit risk, or regulatory compliance is easier to qualify than a generalist analyst position.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Risk Management Analysts?
Banks, insurance carriers, investment management firms, and management consulting companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Regulatory pressure on financial institutions creates ongoing demand for risk talent, which translates into more frequent sponsorship. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate rather than guessing from job postings alone.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Risk Management Analyst offers?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify your salary at or above the DOL prevailing wage for Risk Management Analyst in your work location, mapped to one of four wage levels based on experience and responsibility. Level I covers entry-level roles; Level III and IV apply to senior or lead positions. You can verify the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Risk Management Analyst role without restarting the process?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 with a new LCA reflecting the new role and location. The specialty occupation requirement applies again, so the new job duties still need to support the H-1B classification.
Does the type of risk management specialty affect H-1B eligibility or approval odds?
It can. Credit risk, market risk, and quantitative risk roles with clear degree requirements in finance or mathematics are straightforward to document as specialty occupations. Operational risk and enterprise risk management roles are sometimes broader in scope, which means the employer's attorney needs to tie specific duties back to a directly related degree field. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the connection between the degree and the duties isn't explicit in the petition.
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