J-1 Visa Risk Compliance Analyst Jobs
Risk Compliance Analyst roles in the U.S. typically qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern category, administered by a State Department-designated sponsor organization that issues your DS-2019. Host employers in banking, insurance, and corporate compliance regularly work with these sponsors to bring in internationally trained candidates.
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INTRODUCTION
At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.
We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose:
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Curiosity
- Collaboration
- Passion
Our summer internship is the entry point into our 12-month rotational program. The program aims to create a pathway to full-time employment and develop well-rounded junior associates with great potential. Each summer we choose two interns to join Ensono full-time and gain experience in different departments over 3-month rotations. Because of this, our ideal intern candidate would graduate in Winter or Spring 2026 and be interested in full-time opportunities after the internship ends. We are looking for potential participants for our 2026 Summer Internship Program and are excited to invite driven and self-motivated candidates to apply! Ensono is dedicated to cultivating talented individuals with unique skillsets who know how to dream big and build bigger!
Internship Dates: May 18th to August 7th, 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE AND WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
As a Security Compliance Analyst Intern, you will support Ensono’s internal audit and security control framework initiatives. Your work will help us enhance our audit processes, integrate AI solutions, and maintain a strong security compliance posture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Document the Audit Process for All Ensono Audits
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Learn and document Ensono’s current audit processes, including specific test procedures and process enhancements.
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Identify AI Opportunities for Internal Audit
- Analyze audit test procedures and collaborate with Ensono’s AI team to identify automation opportunities using AI tools and technologies.
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Develop and implement AI-driven solutions to improve audit efficiency and accuracy.
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ESCF Review and Update with Test Procedures
- Review Ensono Security Control Framework (ESCF) to ensure controls reflect the latest AI-enabled test procedures.
- Update documentation to incorporate newly developed testing methods and expected outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
What You Will Need:
- Overall understanding of the information security domain, especially in the infrastructure managed services industry.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence principles, tools, and technologies.
- Skills in prompt engineering, workflow automation using AI, and Agentic AI concepts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bonus Qualifications
- Knowledge of information security auditing processes.
- Understanding of mainframe technologies.
- AI for automation. Creating agents for performing audits for example. In addition exposure to open AI.
WHY ENSONO?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $20.00/hr based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.
If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Risk Compliance Analyst
Document your compliance credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, professional certifications (CRCM, CAMS, CIA), and reference letters that demonstrate field-specific training. Designated sponsors assess whether your background justifies a Trainee versus Intern categorization, so credentialing gaps slow approval.
Target host employers with active compliance functions
Financial institutions, fintechs, and insurance carriers with dedicated second-line risk teams are most likely to structure formal training plans. Search for roles that list SOX, BSA, or AML compliance explicitly, which signals an established program rather than a general business hire.
Find J-1 compatible risk roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Risk Compliance Analyst positions at U.S. employers whose hiring history aligns with exchange visitor programs, so you spend time on realistic targets rather than employers unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Clarify the training plan requirement early in interviews
A J-1 Trainee placement requires a detailed Training Plan (DS-7002) co-signed by you, the host employer, and the designated sponsor. Raise this in a second-round conversation so hiring managers understand the paperwork obligation before extending an offer.
Verify whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
Some J-1 participants funded by their home government or whose skill is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List must return home for two years after completing the program. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, as it affects any future H-1B visa or green card path.
Align your program dates with the employer's fiscal compliance cycle
Risk teams run intensive work around year-end audits and regulatory reporting periods. Proposing a start date that captures one full reporting cycle strengthens your training plan narrative and gives the designated sponsor clearer justification for approving the placement.
Risk Compliance Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Risk Compliance Analyst role?
Most Risk Compliance Analyst placements fall under the Trainee category if you have a degree plus at least one year of relevant experience, or the Intern category if you are currently enrolled in a degree program. The Trainee category is more common because compliance work typically requires demonstrated professional grounding. A State Department-designated sponsor organization evaluates your background and assigns the appropriate category before issuing your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or someone else?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, IIE, or AIPT, not your employer. Your employer is the host organization. The designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and co-signs your DS-7002 training plan. The employer provides the placement and the structured training environment but does not hold the sponsorship designation itself.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Risk Compliance Analyst?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Risk Compliance Analyst positions at employers whose hiring patterns are compatible with exchange visitor program requirements. Because J-1 hosting involves training plan documentation and sponsor coordination, targeting employers already familiar with the process saves significant time. Regulated industries, including banking, insurance, and asset management, are the most consistent hosts for compliance-focused J-1 placements.
Does a Risk Compliance Analyst placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on two factors: whether your home country government financed your exchange program, and whether your specific skill set appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Many compliance professionals from countries with high regulatory demand for risk expertise are subject to this requirement. Your designated sponsor reviews your DS-2019 application and will note a Section 212(e) obligation if it applies, before you begin your program.
What does the DS-7002 training plan need to include for a compliance role?
The DS-7002 must outline specific learning objectives tied to compliance functions, such as regulatory reporting, internal audit support, AML transaction monitoring, or risk control testing. It should break the program into phases with measurable goals and list the supervision structure. Vague plans describing general office work are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. Your host employer's compliance or legal department typically drafts this document in coordination with the designated sponsor.