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AI Consultant roles on OPT sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, requiring a degree in computer science, data science, or a related field. Most positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers typically file H-1B visa sponsorship within the first OPT year, making early conversations about long-term authorization essential.
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Our Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps client leaders translate multifaceted risk and an evolving regulatory environment into defensible actions that strengthen, protect, and transform their organizations. Join our team and use advanced data, AI, and emerging technologies with industry insights to help clients bring clarity from complexity and accelerate their path to value creation.
Work you'll do
As a Consultant Risk and Forensic on the Regulatory & Financial Risk team, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the design, build, implementation and delivery of artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence, and agentic artificial intelligence solutions under the direction of project leadership
- Developing proofs of concept, experiments, and application components using machine learning, natural language processing, image analysis, time series analysis, graph-based methods, and retrieval-augmented generation techniques
- Performing AI solution validation activities, including data review, design assessment, testing support, benchmarking, sensitivity analysis, documentation, traceability, monitoring, and production-readiness assessment
- Evaluating trustworthiness and control considerations such as hallucination risk, grounding, bias, explainability, robustness, privacy, security, guardrails, escalation paths, and audit logging
- Translating technical analysis into clear findings and recommendations, supporting project delivery, and collaborating with Deloitte specialists to strengthen solution design, validation approaches, and responsible AI practices
The successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The team
Our Regulatory & Financial Risk offering supports clients' regulatory and compliance needs, balancing risk and regulatory requirements with enhancing business value and optimizing outcomes. We deliver enhanced value through strategic transformation, end-to-end implementation, and a focus on business-as-usual sustainability across processes, controls, and data & analytic infrastructures.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, or a similar quantitative field
- 2+ years of experience developing or supporting artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence, or agentic artificial intelligence solutions using Python and JavaScript
- Experience with generative artificial intelligence tools and components such as Hugging Face, OpenAI application programming interfaces, Llama, Gemini, Claude, Granite, retrieval-augmented generation, or Stable Diffusion
- Experience with agentic artificial intelligence frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, or CrewAI, and at least one deep learning framework such as PyTorch or TensorFlow/Keras
- Experience supporting the deployment of AI solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including containerized environments using Docker or Kubernetes
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel 20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, or a similar quantitative field
- Experience supporting generative artificial intelligence or agentic artificial intelligence solutions in production environments
- Experience training, fine-tuning, or evaluating deep learning models
- Experience with model risk management, model validation, monitoring, documentation, or reporting for AI-enabled solutions
- Experience serving Financial Services clients
- Experience developing AI methods or adapting emerging techniques beyond baseline framework implementation
Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $86,700 to $170,900.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Consultant, AI Risk & Validation
Our Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps client leaders translate multifaceted risk and an evolving regulatory environment into defensible actions that strengthen, protect, and transform their organizations. Join our team and use advanced data, AI, and emerging technologies with industry insights to help clients bring clarity from complexity and accelerate their path to value creation.
Work you'll do
As a Consultant Risk and Forensic on the Regulatory & Financial Risk team, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the design, build, implementation and delivery of artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence, and agentic artificial intelligence solutions under the direction of project leadership
- Developing proofs of concept, experiments, and application components using machine learning, natural language processing, image analysis, time series analysis, graph-based methods, and retrieval-augmented generation techniques
- Performing AI solution validation activities, including data review, design assessment, testing support, benchmarking, sensitivity analysis, documentation, traceability, monitoring, and production-readiness assessment
- Evaluating trustworthiness and control considerations such as hallucination risk, grounding, bias, explainability, robustness, privacy, security, guardrails, escalation paths, and audit logging
- Translating technical analysis into clear findings and recommendations, supporting project delivery, and collaborating with Deloitte specialists to strengthen solution design, validation approaches, and responsible AI practices
The successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The team
Our Regulatory & Financial Risk offering supports clients' regulatory and compliance needs, balancing risk and regulatory requirements with enhancing business value and optimizing outcomes. We deliver enhanced value through strategic transformation, end-to-end implementation, and a focus on business-as-usual sustainability across processes, controls, and data & analytic infrastructures.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, or a similar quantitative field
- 2+ years of experience developing or supporting artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence, or agentic artificial intelligence solutions using Python and JavaScript
- Experience with generative artificial intelligence tools and components such as Hugging Face, OpenAI application programming interfaces, Llama, Gemini, Claude, Granite, retrieval-augmented generation, or Stable Diffusion
- Experience with agentic artificial intelligence frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, or CrewAI, and at least one deep learning framework such as PyTorch or TensorFlow/Keras
- Experience supporting the deployment of AI solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including containerized environments using Docker or Kubernetes
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel 20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, or a similar quantitative field
- Experience supporting generative artificial intelligence or agentic artificial intelligence solutions in production environments
- Experience training, fine-tuning, or evaluating deep learning models
- Experience with model risk management, model validation, monitoring, documentation, or reporting for AI-enabled solutions
- Experience serving Financial Services clients
- Experience developing AI methods or adapting emerging techniques beyond baseline framework implementation
Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $86,700 to $170,900.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an AI Consultant
Lead with your STEM OPT extension
When reaching out to employers, mention upfront that your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension. This gives employers a three-year runway before H-1B visa sponsorship is required, which removes a major objection before it surfaces.
Target consulting firms with established OPT pipelines
Large consulting firms that already employ international staff have immigration counsel on retainer and streamlined sponsorship processes. Firms with existing OPT hires understand the timeline and are far less likely to treat your status as a dealbreaker.
Align your degree field with the role description
AI Consultant roles require a clear connection between your academic background and the position. A degree in computer science, machine learning, or data science strengthens your specialty occupation case. Highlight relevant coursework and projects that map directly to the job.
Raise sponsorship before the offer stage
Waiting until you have an offer to discuss work authorization wastes everyone's time. Bring it up after a strong first or second interview, framing it as a logistics question rather than a burden. Prepared employers appreciate transparency early.
Document your AI project portfolio
AI Consultant roles often require demonstrating applied expertise beyond academic credentials. Maintain a portfolio of deployed models, client-facing projects, or published work. Concrete deliverables help employers justify sponsorship internally to legal and HR teams.
Understand your OPT start date and employer reporting obligations
OPT employment must be reported to your DSO within 10 days of starting. Ensure your offer letter specifies a start date that aligns with your EAD validity. Gaps or unreported changes can jeopardize your status and complicate future H-1B filings.
AI Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Consultant role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. AI Consultant positions typically fall under CIP codes in computer science, data science, or information technology, all of which appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which most established consulting firms already are. Confirm your specific degree CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
How do I find AI Consultant jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters employers by sponsorship history, so you are not wasting applications on companies that will not hire international candidates. Searching there surfaces AI Consultant roles at firms with a demonstrated track record of filing H-1B petitions, which is a strong proxy for OPT-friendliness.
Can I work as an independent AI Consultant on OPT?
Self-employment is not permitted on standard OPT. Your work authorization requires a qualifying employer-employee relationship, meaning you need a formal employer who controls the terms of your work. Independent contracting or freelancing arrangements do not satisfy this requirement and could put your immigration status at risk.
What happens to my OPT status if my AI Consultant contract ends before my EAD expires?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment on standard OPT and up to 150 days on the STEM extension, cumulative across the entire post-completion period. If your contract ends, you have that window to secure a new qualifying position. Staying beyond those limits jeopardizes your status, so tracking your unemployment days from day one is critical.
Do AI Consultant roles at staffing agencies or consulting firms count as qualifying OPT employment?
Yes, provided the work is directly related to your degree field. Third-party placement arrangements are permitted on OPT as long as there is a clear employer of record who controls your work and is E-Verify enrolled for STEM extension purposes. The practical connection between the AI consulting work and your academic background must be documentable for your DSO records.