OPT Clinical Auditor Jobs
Clinical Auditor roles review medical records, billing codes, and compliance documentation, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with healthcare administration or health informatics degrees. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions under CIP codes like 51.07 or 51.99, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work.
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The Jackson Financial Inc. Internal Audit team (JFI IA) is an independent assurance function that assists the Board, Executive Committee, Audit Committee, and Risk Committee in protecting the assets, reputation, and sustainability of the organization through the independent, objective, and risk-based assessment and reporting of the overall effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the organization, and by appropriately challenging executive management to improve the effectiveness of those processes. The JFI IA team is also responsible for challenging the risk assessment and scoping, and the internal control testing, evaluation, and reporting to support management's Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 and Model Audit Rule compliance (SOX and MAR Program). The Lead Internal Auditor leads audits of key processes, controls, and systems across the business related to Jackson's products, distribution activities, regulatory compliance, human resources activities, and broker-dealer and investment advisory operations, as well as other areas as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages and executes audit activities to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, and recommends changes as needed.
- Provides guidance to Audit team members regarding technical concepts.
- Executes and reviews audit work over assigned projects, as well as other areas as needed.
- Evaluates controls and documents audit work in line with standards and methodology.
- Consults with stakeholders on audit findings and advises when changes are necessary to improve control efficacy.
- Works collaboratively with the team to ensure audit reports clearly communicate identified business risks and their identified root cause(s) to business stakeholders.
- Works collaboratively with business stakeholders to develop relevant and practical action plans which mitigate identified risks.
- Maintains strong communication and relationships with business stakeholders.
- Monitors and reviews audit execution in alignment with audit methodology and professional standards/frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISACA, IIA).
- Manages and executes observation assurance on open audit observations.
- Assists with SOX and MAR Program activities, when needed.
- Supports preparation of the annual audit plan.
- Participates in steering committees, project boards, and/or other discussions as needed.
- Monitors and tracks industry developments and trends.
Other Duties
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership and demonstrated decision-making skills.
- Excellent project management skills with ability to lead critical and complex projects to achieve goals and objectives and meet timelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- PC skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with or ability to learn audit productivity software and eGRC packages.
- Ability to be flexible and creatively think to find innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with all levels of associates, including executive management and the Internal Audit team.
- Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong team player as evidenced by the ability to contribute to team effort, share responsibility for team results, and exhibit a positive attitude.
- Willingness to travel domestically (approximately 10-20% of time).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting, required.
- 4+ years of related audit or internal controls experience (internal and/or external) required.
- Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
- Insurance or financial services industry audit experience (internal and/or external) preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other recognized audit or accountancy qualification preferred.
- Other financial services industry licenses (e.g., Series 24) preferred.
Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.
Job Purpose
The Jackson Financial Inc. Internal Audit team (JFI IA) is an independent assurance function that assists the Board, Executive Committee, Audit Committee, and Risk Committee in protecting the assets, reputation, and sustainability of the organization through the independent, objective, and risk-based assessment and reporting of the overall effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the organization, and by appropriately challenging executive management to improve the effectiveness of those processes. The JFI IA team is also responsible for challenging the risk assessment and scoping, and the internal control testing, evaluation, and reporting to support management's Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 and Model Audit Rule compliance (SOX and MAR Program). The Lead Internal Auditor leads audits of key processes, controls, and systems across the business related to Jackson's products, distribution activities, regulatory compliance, human resources activities, and broker-dealer and investment advisory operations, as well as other areas as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages and executes audit activities to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, and recommends changes as needed.
- Provides guidance to Audit team members regarding technical concepts.
- Executes and reviews audit work over assigned projects, as well as other areas as needed.
- Evaluates controls and documents audit work in line with standards and methodology.
- Consults with stakeholders on audit findings and advises when changes are necessary to improve control efficacy.
- Works collaboratively with the team to ensure audit reports clearly communicate identified business risks and their identified root cause(s) to business stakeholders.
- Works collaboratively with business stakeholders to develop relevant and practical action plans which mitigate identified risks.
- Maintains strong communication and relationships with business stakeholders.
- Monitors and reviews audit execution in alignment with audit methodology and professional standards/frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISACA, IIA).
- Manages and executes observation assurance on open audit observations.
- Assists with SOX and MAR Program activities, when needed.
- Supports preparation of the annual audit plan.
- Participates in steering committees, project boards, and/or other discussions as needed.
- Monitors and tracks industry developments and trends.
Other Duties
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership and demonstrated decision-making skills.
- Excellent project management skills with ability to lead critical and complex projects to achieve goals and objectives and meet timelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- PC skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with or ability to learn audit productivity software and eGRC packages.
- Ability to be flexible and creatively think to find innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with all levels of associates, including executive management and the Internal Audit team.
- Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong team player as evidenced by the ability to contribute to team effort, share responsibility for team results, and exhibit a positive attitude.
- Willingness to travel domestically (approximately 10-20% of time).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting, required.
- 4+ years of related audit or internal controls experience (internal and/or external) required.
- Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
- Insurance or financial services industry audit experience (internal and/or external) preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other recognized audit or accountancy qualification preferred.
- Other financial services industry licenses (e.g., Series 24) preferred.
Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Auditor
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Health informatics, health services administration, and clinical data science degrees commonly qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying so you know your total authorized work window upfront.
Target healthcare systems with compliance departments
Large hospital networks, insurance companies, and government health contractors employ full audit teams and have HR infrastructure for OPT authorization. Smaller private clinics rarely have the administrative capacity to support work authorization paperwork.
Frame your clinical coursework as audit experience
Courses covering ICD-10 coding, HIPAA compliance, or healthcare quality management translate directly to audit responsibilities. List these explicitly in your resume so hiring managers recognize your technical foundation without needing to connect the dots themselves.
Obtain a CPC or CRC credential before applying
A Certified Professional Coder or Certified Risk Adjustment Coder credential signals technical competency to employers unfamiliar with OPT. It shortens conversations about your qualifications and shifts focus toward your value rather than your visa status.
Apply to OPT-authorized roles before your grace period starts
Clinical audit hiring cycles often take six to ten weeks from application to offer. Starting your search three to four months before your program end date gives you time to receive and accept an offer while your current status is still active.
Disclose OPT status early and factually in recruiter conversations
State your OPT end date, whether you qualify for STEM extension, and that no employer petition is required during OPT. Recruiters unfamiliar with OPT often confuse it with H-1B visa sponsorship, and a clear one-sentence explanation prevents early disqualification.
Clinical Auditor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Auditor jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many Clinical Auditor positions do qualify, but it depends on your specific degree. Health informatics, health data analytics, and clinical data science programs typically carry STEM-designated CIP codes. Healthcare administration degrees without a quantitative focus may not qualify. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you're eligible for the 24-month extension.
Do employers need to sponsor me to work as a Clinical Auditor on OPT?
No. During your initial OPT and STEM OPT extension periods, your employer does not file any visa petition on your behalf. You work on your F-1 status with EAD authorization. For STEM OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and sign a formal training plan, but that is not visa sponsorship in the H-1B sense.
Where can I find Clinical Auditor jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students and filters for roles where employers are willing to work with OPT authorization. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering visa restrictions late in the process. You can filter by role type and work authorization to surface relevant Clinical Auditor openings.
What degree fields do employers typically expect for Clinical Auditor roles?
Most employers want a background in health information management, health informatics, nursing, or healthcare administration. Some positions in billing-focused audit accept candidates with business degrees plus coding credentials. The closer your coursework aligns to ICD coding, compliance, or quality management, the stronger your application regardless of the exact degree title.
Can I work as a Clinical Auditor remotely on OPT?
Yes. Remote work is permitted on OPT as long as the employment is bona fide and within the scope of your authorized field of study. For STEM OPT specifically, your employer still needs to maintain E-Verify enrollment and your training plan must document how the remote role provides practical training relevant to your degree. Update your DSO if your work location changes significantly.