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Compliance Specialist roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan, while your host employer provides the day-to-day work experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or corporate governance.
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Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Duration: 10 months with possibility of contract extension
Pay Rate: $20/hr
The Condo/Co-op Work Flow Coordinator will work within the Project Review Office (PRO) within the client's site. The candidate will be responsible for completing detailed reviews of Condominium and Cooperative project documentation received from the Retail, and Private Banking channels which includes, but is not limited to - Appraisals, Budgets and Financial Statements/1120s, By-Laws, Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs), Insurance Declarations, Leasehold Agreements, Offering Plans (& Amendments) and Project Questionnaires. Accurate analysis and data entry of key project information in the Condo/Co-op Project databases is required.
The Condo/Co-op Work Flow Coordinator will consult with internal and external business partners to assist in determining if a project or individual loan requests meet eligible Condo/Co-op classifications and product specifications. In addition, you will communicate project status (approval, suspense, denial) to appropriate individuals and uphold fair lending practices of Bank of America, while meeting targets for productivity, quality and customer satisfaction. The Condo/co-op Specialist will contact Condo/Co-op Management companies, Developers, Sponsors, and Condo/Co-op Boards to obtain additional information, as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years of mortgage project underwriting, condo/co-op project review or related experience
- Analytical skills and computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
- Must have excellent teamwork orientation and the ability to work independently in a fast moving environment
- Strong analytical, decision making, and attention to detail skills
- Processing or underwriting Condo or Co-op transactions
- Analyzing Corporate tax returns and/or Financial Statements
- Analyzing appraisals
- Familiarity with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac credit policy
- Ability to communicate well in difficult situations
Additional Information
To know more on this opportunity, please contact:
Laidiza Gumera
973-774-7804
laidiza.gumera(at)collabera.com
Company Description
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Duration: 10 months with possibility of contract extension
Pay Rate: $20/hr
The Condo/Co-op Work Flow Coordinator will work within the Project Review Office (PRO) within the client's site. The candidate will be responsible for completing detailed reviews of Condominium and Cooperative project documentation received from the Retail, and Private Banking channels which includes, but is not limited to - Appraisals, Budgets and Financial Statements/1120s, By-Laws, Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs), Insurance Declarations, Leasehold Agreements, Offering Plans (& Amendments) and Project Questionnaires. Accurate analysis and data entry of key project information in the Condo/Co-op Project databases is required.
The Condo/Co-op Work Flow Coordinator will consult with internal and external business partners to assist in determining if a project or individual loan requests meet eligible Condo/Co-op classifications and product specifications. In addition, you will communicate project status (approval, suspense, denial) to appropriate individuals and uphold fair lending practices of Bank of America, while meeting targets for productivity, quality and customer satisfaction. The Condo/co-op Specialist will contact Condo/Co-op Management companies, Developers, Sponsors, and Condo/Co-op Boards to obtain additional information, as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years of mortgage project underwriting, condo/co-op project review or related experience
- Analytical skills and computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
- Must have excellent teamwork orientation and the ability to work independently in a fast moving environment
- Strong analytical, decision making, and attention to detail skills
- Processing or underwriting Condo or Co-op transactions
- Analyzing Corporate tax returns and/or Financial Statements
- Analyzing appraisals
- Familiarity with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac credit policy
- Ability to communicate well in difficult situations
Additional Information
To know more on this opportunity, please contact:
Laidiza Gumera
973-774-7804
laidiza.gumera(at)collabera.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Specialist
Frame your credentials around regulated industries
Compliance roles in financial services, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals carry stronger J-1 training justifications. Document your academic or professional background in those sectors before approaching host employers, since sponsors evaluate whether the U.S. placement genuinely advances your training.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category early
If you graduated within the last 12 months, the Intern category applies. Beyond that, Trainee covers up to 18 months for early-career professionals. The Specialist category suits highly experienced compliance practitioners with nationally recognized expertise in a specific regulatory field.
Search for J-1-receptive roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. Compliance Specialist openings at employers already familiar with exchange visitor hosting. Finding a host that understands the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements saves significant time during offer negotiation.
Build a training plan before your host interview
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan outlining specific compliance skills you'll develop each month. Arriving at your host employer interview with a draft structure signals preparation and accelerates sponsor approval timelines.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Compliance Specialist placements in government-funded programs or fields on the State Department skills list may trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific role and home country combination carries this condition before accepting an offer.
Verify your host employer's compliance infrastructure
Ask prospective host employers whether they have an existing relationship with a State Department-designated sponsor and whether they can support a formal training plan. Hosts new to J-1 hosting face longer onboarding timelines with sponsors, which can delay your DS-2019 issuance.
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Find Compliance Specialist JobsCompliance Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Compliance Specialist role?
Most Compliance Specialist placements fall under the Trainee category, which covers professionals who have a degree or at least five years of experience in their occupational field and want structured U.S. training. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies instead. Highly specialized compliance practitioners with nationally recognized expertise may qualify under the Specialist category, though that classification is less common and requires stronger documentation of your standing in the field.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Compliance Specialist position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form, approve your training plan, and monitor your exchange program for compliance. Your host employer provides the actual compliance role and workplace. The designated sponsor and the host employer are separate entities with separate responsibilities, and both must agree to your placement before you can proceed.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Compliance Specialist?
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. Compliance Specialist openings at employers familiar with exchange visitor hosting. Many host employers in financial services, healthcare, and energy already have established relationships with designated sponsors and understand the DS-2019 and training plan process. Targeting these employers shortens your path from offer to visa issuance compared to approaching employers with no prior J-1 hosting experience.
Does a Compliance Specialist placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your home country and funding source. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your exchange program is financed by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country lists your occupational field on the State Department skills list. Compliance is not universally listed, but some countries include related finance or legal fields. Confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before signing a host employer offer, since a waiver process exists but adds considerable time.
What should a Compliance Specialist training plan include to satisfy sponsor requirements?
Designated sponsors require a Training/Internship Placement Plan that maps specific compliance competencies to monthly milestones, such as learning a particular regulatory framework in month one and conducting internal audits by month three. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy this requirement. Your plan should reference the specific regulatory environment of your host employer, whether that's SEC rules, FDA requirements, or AML frameworks, and explain how each phase of your placement advances skills you cannot develop in your home country.
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