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Compliance Manager roles in the United States can qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist category, depending on your experience level and the host organization. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees the exchange program, while the hiring company serves as your host employer.
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Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate —we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Senior Manager of Global Commercial Compliance to join our Global Commercial Compliance department, reporting to the Director of Technology Compliance. This is a remote or hybrid role if based in San Jose, California. You will lead and scale our global commercial compliance program across international, public sector, privacy, and AI-related assurance frameworks. In this role, you will drive strategy and operational execution for key customer and regulator-facing commitments, ensuring a strong, audit-ready posture across multiple global standards.
What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)
- Own and evolve the global commercial compliance strategy across international and public sector assurance programs to align with customer and regulatory expectations
- Build scalable compliance programs that unify requirements across frameworks like ISO, SOC, and PCI, incorporating privacy-by-design and AI governance
- Lead internal audit activities and end-to-end external assessments while serving as the primary liaison to third-party certification bodies
- Establish compliance health metrics and dashboards to track control performance, evidence maturity, and remediation cycle times
- Provide executive-ready reporting on compliance posture and risk trends to senior leadership and relevant governance bodies
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
- You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
- You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
- 7–10+ years of progressive experience in compliance, assurance, audit, or risk management, including leadership of global programs
- Working knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, SOC 2, PCI DSS, C5, and IRAP with the ability to support AI governance concepts
- Proven ability to manage audits end-to-end, including evidence strategy, control testing, and stakeholder coordination
- Strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives in complex, fast-paced environments
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- Experience building compliance infrastructure and maturing evidence quality within cloud and SaaS control environments
- Ability to influence at the executive level and drive alignment across Product, Engineering, and GTM stakeholders
Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/bonus/equity (if applicable) + benefits.
Base Pay Range
$164,500—$235,000 USD
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Benefits
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate —we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Senior Manager of Global Commercial Compliance to join our Global Commercial Compliance department, reporting to the Director of Technology Compliance. This is a remote or hybrid role if based in San Jose, California. You will lead and scale our global commercial compliance program across international, public sector, privacy, and AI-related assurance frameworks. In this role, you will drive strategy and operational execution for key customer and regulator-facing commitments, ensuring a strong, audit-ready posture across multiple global standards.
What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)
- Own and evolve the global commercial compliance strategy across international and public sector assurance programs to align with customer and regulatory expectations
- Build scalable compliance programs that unify requirements across frameworks like ISO, SOC, and PCI, incorporating privacy-by-design and AI governance
- Lead internal audit activities and end-to-end external assessments while serving as the primary liaison to third-party certification bodies
- Establish compliance health metrics and dashboards to track control performance, evidence maturity, and remediation cycle times
- Provide executive-ready reporting on compliance posture and risk trends to senior leadership and relevant governance bodies
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
- You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
- You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
- 7–10+ years of progressive experience in compliance, assurance, audit, or risk management, including leadership of global programs
- Working knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, SOC 2, PCI DSS, C5, and IRAP with the ability to support AI governance concepts
- Proven ability to manage audits end-to-end, including evidence strategy, control testing, and stakeholder coordination
- Strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives in complex, fast-paced environments
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- Experience building compliance infrastructure and maturing evidence quality within cloud and SaaS control environments
- Ability to influence at the executive level and drive alignment across Product, Engineering, and GTM stakeholders
Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/bonus/equity (if applicable) + benefits.
Base Pay Range
$164,500—$235,000 USD
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Benefits
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Manager
Translate your credentials into U.S. compliance frameworks
Credentialing bodies like CAMS, CRCM, or ACAMS certifications carry weight with U.S. host employers. Map your existing qualifications to U.S. regulatory frameworks, specifically AML, BSA, and SOX compliance, before submitting applications.
Identify host employers with active J-1 Trainee histories
Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in compliance or financial services roles. Targeting organizations with established host agreements reduces the time needed to activate your DS-2019.
Build a training plan before your first interview
J-1 Trainee and Specialist placements require a DOL-compliant training plan specifying learning objectives by phase. Draft a proposed plan before interviews so host employers see you understand the program structure and their compliance obligations.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Compliance Manager positions funded by a government or international organization, or involving skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, may carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your eligibility category with USCIS before accepting an offer.
Verify prevailing wage alignment before accepting an offer
Your host employer must pay the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code to confirm compliance before your designated sponsor submits the DS-2019.
Clarify DS-2019 issuance timing with your designated sponsor
Cultural Vistas, CIEE, and similar designated sponsors typically need four to eight weeks to process and issue a DS-2019 after receiving your host employer's training plan. Factor this into your start date negotiation so neither party faces delays.
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Which J-1 program category applies to Compliance Manager roles?
Most Compliance Manager placements fall under the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you have at least one year of relevant education or experience outside the United States. Specialist applies to professionals with substantial expertise in compliance who are working in a specialized capacity. The appropriate category depends on your background and the host employer's program structure, which a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor will confirm before issuing your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Compliance Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, not the hiring company. The employer acts as your host and provides the work placement, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, signs your training plan, and monitors your program compliance throughout your stay. You must be accepted into a designated sponsor's program before the host employer can formally bring you on.
Does a Compliance Manager J-1 placement come with a two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your specific circumstances. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your exchange program is funded by your home country or the U.S. government, or if your home country's skills are on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Many private-sector Compliance Manager placements are not subject to this requirement, but you should confirm with USCIS and your designated sponsor before finalizing your plans, since the requirement affects future visa changes and green card eligibility.
What does the host employer need to provide for a J-1 Trainee in a compliance role?
The host employer must submit a detailed training plan to the designated sponsor outlining the compliance skills, tasks, and learning objectives for each phase of the program. The plan must show that the placement provides genuine cross-cultural and skills-based training beyond what you could receive in your home country. The employer also confirms they will pay the prevailing wage for the role, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search for your specific occupation and location.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Compliance Manager?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Compliance Manager roles at U.S. employers that have experience with J-1 exchange visitors or international hires. Targeting companies with a history of hosting exchange visitors in legal, risk, or financial services functions shortens the negotiation process, since those employers already understand the training plan requirements and DS-2019 timeline involved in bringing on a J-1 participant.
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