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Risk Data Analyst roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and oversee compliance while you work with a U.S. host employer building quantitative risk models and analytical frameworks.
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Are you a current Junior or Senior in college that is seeking an Internship with a Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science, or Data Engineering Focus? If so, then look no more! Republic Finance is seeking Interns for our Credit Risk and Analytics team!
We are seeking a Portfolio Analyst Intern to join the Portfolio Credit Risk Management team. In this role, the intern will have the opportunity to learn about various business metrics crucial for managing our $2 billion portfolio. They will also run a variety of analytics to enhance originations for existing customers and improve the Lifetime Value (LTV). This position will report to the Senior Manager of Credit Risk Policies and will be based out of our office in Plano, TX. *Please note that this job is 2 or more days onsite (depending on experience).
Republic Finance is a leading consumer lending company serving 250+ communities across the Central and Southeastern US. We are well known for our outstanding customer service, and we are looking for individuals that are career driven, customer focused, and are interested in making an impact in the communities we serve. Our core values are focused on the people element of the business, and we are hoping to find like-minded individuals to contribute to our shared success. Come be a part of a remarkable team with a growing company that values its employees and regularly promotes from within!
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities are as follows:
- Analyze credit portfolio performance, including delinquency, loss trends, and origination growth
- Support the evaluation and monitoring of credit risk strategies and policies
- Query and manipulate large datasets using SQL
- Perform data analysis using tools such as Excel, Python, or R
- Design and build dashboards and reporting to track key risk metrics and communicate insights
- Prepare clear, data-driven summaries for stakeholders across risk, finance, and operations
- Identify trends and recommend opportunities to improve credit performance and risk management strategies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed (or expected to complete in May) bachelor’s degree with a major in Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science, or Data Engineering or have professional experience in the above mentioned areas.
- Experience with SQL
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Python or R (preferred not required)
- Experience with data visualization or dashboarding tools like Tableau or PowerBI (preferred not required)
- Must meet acceptable standards for our employment credit check, criminal background check, and drug screen.
BENEFITS
All employees with Republic Finance can participate in:
- Employee of the Month Program
- Philanthropic support for charities such as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society
- Professional offices with a friendly team environment
- Employee Assistance Program - Confidential mental health support
All Full-Time employees are eligible for:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day
- 401k + employer match
- Company provided Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
Republic Finance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age disability or veteran status in employment opportunities and benefits. Republic Finance, LLC maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.
INTRODUCTION
Are you a current Junior or Senior in college that is seeking an Internship with a Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science, or Data Engineering Focus? If so, then look no more! Republic Finance is seeking Interns for our Credit Risk and Analytics team!
We are seeking a Portfolio Analyst Intern to join the Portfolio Credit Risk Management team. In this role, the intern will have the opportunity to learn about various business metrics crucial for managing our $2 billion portfolio. They will also run a variety of analytics to enhance originations for existing customers and improve the Lifetime Value (LTV). This position will report to the Senior Manager of Credit Risk Policies and will be based out of our office in Plano, TX. *Please note that this job is 2 or more days onsite (depending on experience).
Republic Finance is a leading consumer lending company serving 250+ communities across the Central and Southeastern US. We are well known for our outstanding customer service, and we are looking for individuals that are career driven, customer focused, and are interested in making an impact in the communities we serve. Our core values are focused on the people element of the business, and we are hoping to find like-minded individuals to contribute to our shared success. Come be a part of a remarkable team with a growing company that values its employees and regularly promotes from within!
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities are as follows:
- Analyze credit portfolio performance, including delinquency, loss trends, and origination growth
- Support the evaluation and monitoring of credit risk strategies and policies
- Query and manipulate large datasets using SQL
- Perform data analysis using tools such as Excel, Python, or R
- Design and build dashboards and reporting to track key risk metrics and communicate insights
- Prepare clear, data-driven summaries for stakeholders across risk, finance, and operations
- Identify trends and recommend opportunities to improve credit performance and risk management strategies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed (or expected to complete in May) bachelor’s degree with a major in Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science, or Data Engineering or have professional experience in the above mentioned areas.
- Experience with SQL
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Python or R (preferred not required)
- Experience with data visualization or dashboarding tools like Tableau or PowerBI (preferred not required)
- Must meet acceptable standards for our employment credit check, criminal background check, and drug screen.
BENEFITS
All employees with Republic Finance can participate in:
- Employee of the Month Program
- Philanthropic support for charities such as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society
- Professional offices with a friendly team environment
- Employee Assistance Program - Confidential mental health support
All Full-Time employees are eligible for:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day
- 401k + employer match
- Company provided Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
Republic Finance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age disability or veteran status in employment opportunities and benefits. Republic Finance, LLC maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Risk Data Analyst
Align your credentials with Trainee eligibility
The J-1 visa Trainee category requires a degree or professional certificate plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Document your quantitative finance, statistics, or data science background before approaching host employers.
Target host employers with structured training plans
J-1 Trainee placements require a signed Training Plan (DS-7002) that maps your objectives week by week. Seek risk analytics teams at banks, insurance firms, or consulting groups that have hosted J-1 trainees before and can produce that documentation.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned risk analyst roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. risk data analyst positions at employers familiar with exchange visitor hosting requirements. Targeting roles at organizations with prior J-1 hosting history cuts the time spent educating recruiters about the DS-2019 process.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule upfront
Certain J-1 participants funded by their home government or working in skills-shortage fields must return home for two years before adjusting status or obtaining H-1B visa or L-1 visa classification. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your placement triggers this requirement before accepting an offer.
Verify the host employer's O*NET classification match
Your Training Plan must reflect duties that match a recognized occupational category. Cross-check the role's responsibilities against the O*NET profile for Risk Analysts to confirm the position qualifies under the sponsor's accepted program fields before the DS-2019 is issued.
Negotiate offer terms before the DS-2019 is issued
Once your designated sponsor submits the DS-2019, program dates and host employer details are fixed. Resolve compensation, remote-work arrangements, and project scope with the hiring team before the sponsor finalizes the form to avoid costly amendments.
Risk Data Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Risk Data Analyst role?
The J-1 Trainee category is the most common fit for early-career risk data analysts with a relevant degree and at least one year of professional experience. If your role involves academic research or you're affiliated with a university, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the appropriate category based on your qualifications and the host employer's training objectives.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a risk analyst position?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and acts as the official visa sponsor. The hiring company is your host employer, not your sponsor. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT administer the program, monitor your Training Plan compliance, and serve as your point of contact with the State Department throughout your exchange visitor period.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 risk analyst?
Migrate Mate lets you search risk data analyst roles at U.S. employers with documented exchange visitor hosting experience. Filtering by J-1-compatible positions helps you focus outreach on teams that already understand the DS-2019 process, rather than spending time explaining the program structure to recruiters who have never hosted an exchange visitor.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to risk data analysts?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 program is funded by your home government, if the U.S. government funded your exchange, or if your specialty appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your home country. Risk analysis qualifications appear on the Skills List for some countries, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before assuming you can transition directly to H-1B or permanent residence.
What does a Training Plan need to include for a risk analyst placement?
The DS-7002 Training Plan must outline specific learning objectives tied to risk modeling, data analysis methodologies, or quantitative techniques you'll develop during the program. It requires weekly or phase-based activity breakdowns, supervision details, and evaluation criteria. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. Your host employer and designated sponsor must co-sign the plan before the DS-2019 is issued, and the duties must align with your stated program field.