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Senior Risk Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Employers in financial services, consulting, and insurance regularly file LCAs for this title. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, with cap-exempt employers offering a path around it.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?
Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant (SOC Focus)! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
You will enjoy this role if:
- You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as an IT risk professional in the areas of compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls
- You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
- You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
- You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
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Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems to ensure technology risks are managed:
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Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement
- Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives
- Provide strategic business assurance to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks
- Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity
- Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients
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Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of:
- IT strategy and governance
- IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery
- Cybersecurity
- Third party risk
- ITGC and application controls
- SOC reporting
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Assist in drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies
- Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
- Facilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences
- Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities
- Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program
- CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certifications preferred
- 3+ year(s) experience with IT audit or cybersecurity
- Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
- Experience with SOC engagements preferred
- Experience with Cloud audit experience and certifications preferred
- Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills
The pay rate ranges for this position is $86,700 to $131,570. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
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Verify your degree field matches
USCIS requires your degree to relate directly to risk consulting. A finance, economics, mathematics, or statistics degree strengthens your petition. A general business degree may trigger an RFE if the employer can't show a direct nexus to the role.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Senior Risk Consultant roles typically file under SOC 13-2099 or 13-2051. Run the OFLC Wage Search filtered to those codes to identify which employers have active certifications in your target metro, then prioritize outreach to those firms.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-related entities are exempt from the 85,000-cap lottery. Risk and compliance roles exist at these institutions, and a cap-exempt offer means you can start work without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use Migrate Mate to check the prevailing wage level your prospective employer filed for your role and metro. A Level I wage signals an entry framing that can complicate extension petitions; negotiating to Level II or III strengthens long-term sponsorship stability.
Request premium processing at offer stage
Ask your employer to include premium processing in the offer terms. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days under premium processing, which reduces the risk of starting a new role without an approved petition in hand.
Document credentials to USCIS specialty occupation standard
Gather official transcripts, a credential evaluation for foreign degrees, and a detailed job duties letter from your employer. The letter should tie each core duty to a specific body of theoretical knowledge requiring at least a bachelor's-level education.
H-1B Visa Senior Risk Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Senior Risk Consultant jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Senior Risk Consultant is a specialty occupation under USCIS standards because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, economics, actuarial science, or mathematics. Employers must document that relationship in the Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition. Roles that accept any degree field without a direct nexus to risk work are more likely to face an RFE.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Risk Consultants?
Financial services firms, management consulting companies, insurance carriers, and large banks sponsor this title most frequently. Regulatory compliance functions inside fintech companies and asset managers also file LCAs regularly for risk roles. You can browse employers with active H-1B filing history for Senior Risk Consultant positions on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a Senior Risk Consultant?
If your employer is a standard cap-subject company, your petition enters the annual lottery with a registration window in March and an October 1 start date if selected. You can work in the U.S. during your current status while waiting, but the lottery is a genuine bottleneck. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and nonprofit research centers with risk or compliance functions, bypass this process entirely.
What prevailing wage level applies to Senior Risk Consultant H-1B filings?
Most Senior Risk Consultant petitions are filed at DOL Level II or Level III, reflecting the mid-to-senior experience and degree requirements for the role. A Level I filing can raise scrutiny from USCIS because it suggests an entry-level position, which is harder to reconcile with the word 'Senior' in the title. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro and SOC code to confirm the wage floor before you accept an offer.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B while working as a Senior Risk Consultant?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers once your petition has been pending for 180 days or more and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Senior Risk Consultants, a move between risk, compliance, or financial analysis roles at different firms generally qualifies. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at the current job.