H-1B Visa Risk Operations Specialist Jobs
Risk Operations Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, statistics, business analytics, or a related field. Financial services, fintech, and insurance employers file LCAs regularly for this title, making it a viable target for H-1B holders and cap-season applicants alike.
Find H-1B Visa Risk Operations Specialist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 49+ Risk Operations Specialist jobs
See all 49+ Risk Operations Specialist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Risk Operations Specialist roles.
Get Access To All JobsOverview
FinTech powers the money movement capabilities within Intuit and we are seeking an exceptional team member to manage our third party vendor relationships in the role of Staff Risk Analyst. The ideal candidate will have proven experience onboarding and managing vendor relationships to exceed performance indicators (preferably within a Fintech company) and managing and mitigating the data security and compliance risks. If you excel at balancing complex risk mitigation while providing exceptional customer experiences, are driven by continuous process improvement, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then this role is for you.
You will directly oversee multiple third party teams making high-stakes decisions regarding financial risk mitigation for our money movement products, encompassing compliance, fraud, and financial risks. Your core responsibilities will be to document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures to effectively manage third-party vendors, design and lead Quality Assurance (QA) processes, including periodic audits of vendor deliverables to ensure compliance and performance standards, and develop performance monitoring mechanisms, such as dashboards and scorecards, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative metrics to track and report vendor productivity.
The job will require strong collaboration as you work cross functionally with Compliance, Legal, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Product teams to ensure operational excellence and metric achievement. This role will balance operational oversight with a hands-on proactive approach to flourish in a rapidly changing environment. We are looking for a bold and creative problem solver with a desire to deliver impactful outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Partner with segment leaders across risk and Intuit platform functions to execute on the multi-year outsourcing strategy for Risk Operations
- Lead multiple partner delivery relationships and drive improvements in overall partner performance, consistency and rigor
- Identify and lead large scale strategic initiatives and process improvements to impact customer and expert experiences and business outcomes
- Represent partner needs and advocate for internal process changes, working with the respective internal functional teams
- Implement continuous training programs based on vendor performance data to improve overall efficiency and service quality
- Act as a strategic partner to the Legal and Compliance Team, Risk Governance, Learning & Development, and other internal stakeholders to create trusted relationships with our external partners
- Bring-in external best practices, industry learnings and trends to inform our partner strategy, relationships and how we execute
- Create and conduct supplier assessments and development plans including supplier evaluation processes, quarterly and annual business reviews and relationship scorecards
- Drive ongoing assessment of site/partner performance, lines of business and global expansion based on partner strategy and roadmap
- Build and maintain escalation protocols and approval matrices to ensure timely and appropriate issue resolution
Qualifications
- 8-10 Year of experience in delivery and working with outsourcer
- Outstanding business acumen with a customer obsession, who hits the sweet-spot of being strategic and hands-on
- Demonstrated strong understanding of customer needs and integrates insights into offerings that “delight” our customers
- Proven, solid decision making process… balancing principles and data along with judgment
- Demonstrated experience as a true self-starter that can quickly and independently assess business requirements and become a trusted and integral part of the leadership team
- Demonstrate open and frequent communications at all levels of the organization with genuine empathy and commitment to the development needs of the organization
- Energize the organization to drive continuous improvement and explore and implement creative ideas to significantly improve performance
- Lead complex change in the organization by articulating a clear case for change and then gaining shared vision with employees through effective, frequent and timely communication
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
Overview
FinTech powers the money movement capabilities within Intuit and we are seeking an exceptional team member to manage our third party vendor relationships in the role of Staff Risk Analyst. The ideal candidate will have proven experience onboarding and managing vendor relationships to exceed performance indicators (preferably within a Fintech company) and managing and mitigating the data security and compliance risks. If you excel at balancing complex risk mitigation while providing exceptional customer experiences, are driven by continuous process improvement, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then this role is for you.
You will directly oversee multiple third party teams making high-stakes decisions regarding financial risk mitigation for our money movement products, encompassing compliance, fraud, and financial risks. Your core responsibilities will be to document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures to effectively manage third-party vendors, design and lead Quality Assurance (QA) processes, including periodic audits of vendor deliverables to ensure compliance and performance standards, and develop performance monitoring mechanisms, such as dashboards and scorecards, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative metrics to track and report vendor productivity.
The job will require strong collaboration as you work cross functionally with Compliance, Legal, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Product teams to ensure operational excellence and metric achievement. This role will balance operational oversight with a hands-on proactive approach to flourish in a rapidly changing environment. We are looking for a bold and creative problem solver with a desire to deliver impactful outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Partner with segment leaders across risk and Intuit platform functions to execute on the multi-year outsourcing strategy for Risk Operations
- Lead multiple partner delivery relationships and drive improvements in overall partner performance, consistency and rigor
- Identify and lead large scale strategic initiatives and process improvements to impact customer and expert experiences and business outcomes
- Represent partner needs and advocate for internal process changes, working with the respective internal functional teams
- Implement continuous training programs based on vendor performance data to improve overall efficiency and service quality
- Act as a strategic partner to the Legal and Compliance Team, Risk Governance, Learning & Development, and other internal stakeholders to create trusted relationships with our external partners
- Bring-in external best practices, industry learnings and trends to inform our partner strategy, relationships and how we execute
- Create and conduct supplier assessments and development plans including supplier evaluation processes, quarterly and annual business reviews and relationship scorecards
- Drive ongoing assessment of site/partner performance, lines of business and global expansion based on partner strategy and roadmap
- Build and maintain escalation protocols and approval matrices to ensure timely and appropriate issue resolution
Qualifications
- 8-10 Year of experience in delivery and working with outsourcer
- Outstanding business acumen with a customer obsession, who hits the sweet-spot of being strategic and hands-on
- Demonstrated strong understanding of customer needs and integrates insights into offerings that “delight” our customers
- Proven, solid decision making process… balancing principles and data along with judgment
- Demonstrated experience as a true self-starter that can quickly and independently assess business requirements and become a trusted and integral part of the leadership team
- Demonstrate open and frequent communications at all levels of the organization with genuine empathy and commitment to the development needs of the organization
- Energize the organization to drive continuous improvement and explore and implement creative ideas to significantly improve performance
- Lead complex change in the organization by articulating a clear case for change and then gaining shared vision with employees through effective, frequent and timely communication
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
See all 49+ H-1B Visa Risk Operations Specialist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Risk Operations Specialist Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Risk Operations Specialist
Align your degree to the SOC code
Risk Operations roles are typically filed under SOC 13-2099 or 13-2061. Pull the O*NET profile for your target title and confirm your degree field maps directly to its listed education requirements before applying.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for risk and compliance roles. You'll see which companies have sponsored this title recently, so you're targeting proven sponsors rather than guessing from job postings.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage
Before signing an offer letter, run your job location and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search. If the offer falls below the Level II or III wage, USCIS may issue an RFE on the LCA certification.
Flag cap-exempt employers during your search
Nonprofits, government research entities, and universities can hire H-1B workers outside the annual cap. Risk operations functions exist at these institutions too, and a cap-exempt role means no lottery exposure.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, confirm your employer will file with USCIS premium processing. Standard processing can run several months, and a cap-gap extension only protects status through September 30 of the fiscal year.
Document quantitative project scope in your application
H-1B petitions for risk roles are stronger when the job description references specific analytical tools, regulatory frameworks, or model validation workflows. Work with your employer's HR team to include this detail in the I-129 support letter.
H-1B Visa Risk Operations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Operations Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, economics, statistics, or mathematics. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field can face USCIS scrutiny on specialty occupation grounds, so the job description must specify a field-specific requirement, not just a general degree.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Financial services firms, fintech companies, insurance carriers, and payment processors file LCAs most frequently for risk operations titles. Banks and credit card issuers with large fraud and credit risk teams are consistent sponsors. You can confirm which employers have active filing history by searching on Migrate Mate before applying.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Risk Operations Specialist role at a different employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer once they file a transfer petition with USCIS, 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 LCA and I-129 covering the specific risk operations role.
What happens if my Risk Operations Specialist job description changes significantly after my H-1B is approved?
A material change in duties, location, or classification requires an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. Adding new responsibilities that shift your SOC code, or moving to a different worksite metro area, each trigger an amendment filing with a new LCA. Proceeding without amending puts your status at risk during any future USCIS audit.
How do I verify that an employer is likely to sponsor H-1B for this title?
Check the employer's DOL LCA disclosure data, which shows every H-1B labor condition application filed, including job title, worksite, and wage level. Employers with repeated filings for risk, compliance, or operations analyst titles are far more likely to have an established sponsorship process than those with no filing history.