H-1B Visa Risk Operations Specialist Jobs

Risk Operations Specialist roles qualify for H-1B 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.

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Overview

Open Jobs132+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type83% On-site
Median Salary$63K
Top LocationChicago, IL
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Risk Operations Specialist
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Risk Operations Specialist
Ramp
United States
Customer Service & Support
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
Customer Support
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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TD Securities
Senior Group Risk Specialist - KYC Operations
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Senior Group Risk Specialist - KYC Operations
TD Securities
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$115,440 - $186,160/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Global Trade Operations Specialist
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Global Trade Operations Specialist
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Santa Rosa, California
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
51-200

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Lutron Electronics
Trade Operations Specialist
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Trade Operations Specialist
Lutron Electronics
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Associate's
10,000+

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Computershare
Custody Operations Specialist II
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Custody Operations Specialist II
Computershare
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Compliance & Legal
Customer Service & Support
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
$39,520/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Tips 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.

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Risk Operations Specialist H-1B Visa: 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.

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