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Risk Management Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa 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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The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Analyst supports the organization's risk management program by identifying, analyzing, and quantifying risks that could impact strategic objectives. Working closely with risk owners and business units across the enterprise, the ERM Analyst provides data-driven insights and recommendations that enable informed, risk-aware decision-making at all levels of the organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Duties:
Level 1
- Assist in risk identification sessions by gathering information from business unit stakeholders and documenting findings.
- Populate and maintain the enterprise risk register, ensuring accuracy and completeness of risk entries.
- Conduct preliminary qualitative risk assessments using established frameworks and templates.
- Collect and organize quantitative and qualitative data to support risk scoring and heat map development.
- Perform basic data validation to ensure integrity of risk data used in analyses.
- Prepare draft sections of routine risk reports and compile data for management dashboards.
- Format and proof presentations and documents prior to distribution to stakeholders.
- Participate in risk assessment workshops and document discussion outcomes and action items.
- Track status of risk mitigation action items and follow up with risk owners on outstanding deliverables.
- Maintain monitoring schedules and communicate upcoming review deadlines to relevant stakeholders.
- Support ERM team projects by completing clearly defined tasks within established timelines.
- Research industry trends and regulatory changes to provide background for risk reviews.
Level 2
- Independently facilitate risk identification sessions and workshops with business unit personnel.
- Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for assigned business areas.
- Develop and execute quantitative models to estimate risk exposure, probability distributions, and potential financial impact.
- Design and maintain KRI frameworks and thresholds in collaboration with risk owners.
- Perform scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate organizational resilience under various risk conditions.
- Prepare high-quality risk reports and executive presentations translating complex risk data into clear management insights.
- Serve as the day-to-day ERM point of contact for assigned business units, building trusted relationships with risk owners.
- Coordinate timing and logistics for risk assessment activities across multiple business units simultaneously.
- Collaborate with internal audit, compliance, legal, and finance teams to share risk intelligence.
- Partner with risk owners to develop practical mitigation plans aligned with organizational risk tolerance.
- Monitor mitigation action effectiveness and escalate unresolved or emerging risks to ERM leadership.
- Manage small-to-medium ERM projects from initiation through completion, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and status reporting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- Level 1: Requires no minimum job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
- Level 2: Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree: Finance, Engineering, Economics or related field (Required)
- or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
Certifications:
- PMP Project Management Professional (Preferred)
- CQRM Certified Quantitative Risk Management (Preferred)
COMPENSATION
- The base pay range for this role is $39.30 - $49.30 per Hour.
BENEFITS
MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.
Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.
INTRODUCTION
The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Analyst supports the organization's risk management program by identifying, analyzing, and quantifying risks that could impact strategic objectives. Working closely with risk owners and business units across the enterprise, the ERM Analyst provides data-driven insights and recommendations that enable informed, risk-aware decision-making at all levels of the organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Duties:
Level 1
- Assist in risk identification sessions by gathering information from business unit stakeholders and documenting findings.
- Populate and maintain the enterprise risk register, ensuring accuracy and completeness of risk entries.
- Conduct preliminary qualitative risk assessments using established frameworks and templates.
- Collect and organize quantitative and qualitative data to support risk scoring and heat map development.
- Perform basic data validation to ensure integrity of risk data used in analyses.
- Prepare draft sections of routine risk reports and compile data for management dashboards.
- Format and proof presentations and documents prior to distribution to stakeholders.
- Participate in risk assessment workshops and document discussion outcomes and action items.
- Track status of risk mitigation action items and follow up with risk owners on outstanding deliverables.
- Maintain monitoring schedules and communicate upcoming review deadlines to relevant stakeholders.
- Support ERM team projects by completing clearly defined tasks within established timelines.
- Research industry trends and regulatory changes to provide background for risk reviews.
Level 2
- Independently facilitate risk identification sessions and workshops with business unit personnel.
- Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for assigned business areas.
- Develop and execute quantitative models to estimate risk exposure, probability distributions, and potential financial impact.
- Design and maintain KRI frameworks and thresholds in collaboration with risk owners.
- Perform scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate organizational resilience under various risk conditions.
- Prepare high-quality risk reports and executive presentations translating complex risk data into clear management insights.
- Serve as the day-to-day ERM point of contact for assigned business units, building trusted relationships with risk owners.
- Coordinate timing and logistics for risk assessment activities across multiple business units simultaneously.
- Collaborate with internal audit, compliance, legal, and finance teams to share risk intelligence.
- Partner with risk owners to develop practical mitigation plans aligned with organizational risk tolerance.
- Monitor mitigation action effectiveness and escalate unresolved or emerging risks to ERM leadership.
- Manage small-to-medium ERM projects from initiation through completion, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and status reporting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- Level 1: Requires no minimum job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
- Level 2: Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree: Finance, Engineering, Economics or related field (Required)
- or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
Certifications:
- PMP Project Management Professional (Preferred)
- CQRM Certified Quantitative Risk Management (Preferred)
COMPENSATION
- The base pay range for this role is $39.30 - $49.30 per Hour.
BENEFITS
MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.
Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.
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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.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
STEM OPT doesn't apply here, but E-Verify enrollment signals an employer's comfort with work-authorization compliance. Risk-averse financial institutions that are already enrolled tend to move faster through the H-1B filing process.
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.
H-1B Visa Risk Management Analyst: 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.