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Risk Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under DOL's Standard Occupational Classification system, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Financial services, insurance, and large tech firms file the most H-1B LCAs for this title, with two-year initial periods and unlimited renewals.
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Want to help Earth’s most customer-centric company design, implement and monitor risk mitigation strategies to improve the customer experience and protect Amazon’s brand?
In this role, you will work closely with Amazon's transportation businesses to build strategic initiatives and frameworks that safeguard Amazon's commercial motor carrier authorities, support business growth, and ensure a safe, compliant, and trustworthy experience for our partner business units, carrier partners, employees, and customers. You will be expected to apply risk and control concepts to new and existing business models, clearly and concisely communicate identified findings to senior leadership, and partner with cross-functions teams to design workflows in support of risk-reduction activities. You will work collaboratively with business stakeholders, safety, legal, finance, tech, and human resource teams to implement world-class, customer-centric, compliance and risk management solutions.
This position requires candidates to work in one of five corporate offices.
Key job responsibilities
- Define, develop, and implement risk programs and drive improvements quantified with metrics.
- Lead, monitor and drive projects through to completion on time.
- Establish successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute both tactical and strategic initiatives.
- Use problem-solving skills using data and insights to drive both tactical and strategic business decisions.
- Travel less than 10% of the time.
A day in the life
The Senior Risk Manager will set program objectives, assign appropriate metrics that measure success, and drive business changes to reduce risk. The individual will oversee inspection activities including consulting with carrier partners on corrective action plans and associated remediation. The individual will work collaboratively with business stakeholders, safety, legal, finance, tech, and human resource teams to implement world-class, customer-centric, compliance and risk management solutions.
About the team
Transportation Risk and Compliance (TRC) is the voice of risk and compliance for Amazon’s transportation businesses across 16 regions. We proactively identify and manage risks through risk mitigation strategies and provide assurance that Amazon and our carrier partners comply with the highest transportation and legal standards (including legislative, regulatory, and contractual). Anchored by sound subject matter expertise, processes, and growing technology solutions, our TRC leaders improve public safety and enable business growth as we work diligently to serve our customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- Experience in transportation operations and industry knowledge
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, IL, Chicago - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 133,300.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
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
Want to help Earth’s most customer-centric company design, implement and monitor risk mitigation strategies to improve the customer experience and protect Amazon’s brand?
In this role, you will work closely with Amazon's transportation businesses to build strategic initiatives and frameworks that safeguard Amazon's commercial motor carrier authorities, support business growth, and ensure a safe, compliant, and trustworthy experience for our partner business units, carrier partners, employees, and customers. You will be expected to apply risk and control concepts to new and existing business models, clearly and concisely communicate identified findings to senior leadership, and partner with cross-functions teams to design workflows in support of risk-reduction activities. You will work collaboratively with business stakeholders, safety, legal, finance, tech, and human resource teams to implement world-class, customer-centric, compliance and risk management solutions.
This position requires candidates to work in one of five corporate offices.
Key job responsibilities
- Define, develop, and implement risk programs and drive improvements quantified with metrics.
- Lead, monitor and drive projects through to completion on time.
- Establish successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute both tactical and strategic initiatives.
- Use problem-solving skills using data and insights to drive both tactical and strategic business decisions.
- Travel less than 10% of the time.
A day in the life
The Senior Risk Manager will set program objectives, assign appropriate metrics that measure success, and drive business changes to reduce risk. The individual will oversee inspection activities including consulting with carrier partners on corrective action plans and associated remediation. The individual will work collaboratively with business stakeholders, safety, legal, finance, tech, and human resource teams to implement world-class, customer-centric, compliance and risk management solutions.
About the team
Transportation Risk and Compliance (TRC) is the voice of risk and compliance for Amazon’s transportation businesses across 16 regions. We proactively identify and manage risks through risk mitigation strategies and provide assurance that Amazon and our carrier partners comply with the highest transportation and legal standards (including legislative, regulatory, and contractual). Anchored by sound subject matter expertise, processes, and growing technology solutions, our TRC leaders improve public safety and enable business growth as we work diligently to serve our customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- Experience in transportation operations and industry knowledge
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, IL, Chicago - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 133,300.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
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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Verify your degree aligns with SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. For Risk Manager positions, degrees in finance, mathematics, statistics, or economics carry the strongest alignment. A business administration degree may require additional documentation.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications by the Risk Manager SOC code. This shows which employers filed recently, how many positions they sponsored, and what wage levels they certified, before you apply.
Target E-Verify enrolled financial firms
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, but for H-1B transfers, E-Verify enrollment signals an employer already has infrastructure for sponsored hires. Financial services firms and insurance companies make up a disproportionate share of Risk Manager H-1B filings.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter Risk Manager roles by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have active LCA records for this title, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness during the application process.
Negotiate offer timing around the April cap deadline
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by early April for an October 1 start. If you receive an offer in May or June, your start date likely shifts to the following fiscal year. Build this into salary and start-date negotiations with your hiring manager.
Document quantifiable risk outcomes for the I-129
Your employer's attorney will need evidence of specialty occupation. Gather performance reviews, project summaries, or internal reports showing you applied risk modeling, scenario analysis, or regulatory frameworks. Generic job descriptions create RFE exposure.
H-1B Visa Risk Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Risk Manager as a specialty occupation under the relevant SOC classification when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a directly related field. Employers who post Risk Manager roles requiring generic degrees, or no degree at all, can face specialty occupation RFEs, so job description wording matters significantly.
Which industries file the most H-1B petitions for Risk Manager positions?
Financial services, banking, insurance, and large technology companies account for the majority of H-1B LCA filings for Risk Manager titles. Consulting firms that place risk professionals at client sites also file frequently. You can verify employer-level filing activity through the OFLC Wage Search before targeting your applications. Migrate Mate also surfaces this data by employer and role.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Risk Manager role at a different employer?
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 previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a new I-129 with a new LCA certified for the specific role and work location.
What prevailing wage level should a Risk Manager H-1B petition target?
Most Risk Manager H-1B petitions are filed at DOL wage Level II or Level III, depending on the role's complexity, supervisory responsibilities, and required credentials. The employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable prevailing wage for the role's SOC code and geographic area. You can check current prevailing wage data through the OFLC Wage Search.
How does the H-1B lottery affect hiring timelines for Risk Manager roles?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed in early April for an October 1 start date. If your employer files and you're selected in the lottery, there's a five-to-six-month gap before you can begin. Some financial institutions and large tech firms qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, allowing petitions to be filed year-round without lottery participation. Confirm your target employer's cap status during the offer stage.