Compliance Jobs for OPT Students
Compliance roles in the U.S. are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with degrees in finance, law, business, or accounting. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting both standard 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM extension for qualifying degree holders in related fields.
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Get Access To All JobsHi, We're Centerfield!
Supercharged customer acquisition. Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world’s leading brands. Powered by our proprietary Dugout platform, Centerfield acquires customers at scale for leading residential service, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B brands. Centerfield’s digital experiences and digital brands, such as Business.com and BroadbandNow.com, reach more than 150 million in-market shoppers annually. Centerfield is headquartered in Silicon Beach and is proud to be recognized by Built in LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles.
The Opportunity...
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing Compliance Intern to join our team during an important time of year, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). In this role, you’ll help support the process of submitting marketing materials to our carrier partners and learn how compliance plays a critical role in the healthcare space. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with submission platforms, tracking approvals, and learning how regulated marketing operates in a real-world business environment. You’ll work closely with our Compliance Manager and cross-functional teams who will guide and support you throughout the process.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying organized, working with details, and learning how large-scale marketing operations come together behind the scenes.
We provide our interns with meaningful work that drives real impact. You’ll contribute to important projects and grow under the guidance of experienced mentors here at Centerfield!
How You'll Contribute...
- Support the submission of Medicare marketing materials through various carrier platforms (Smartsheets, Wrike submission portals, Excel trackers, email, and other carrier-specific systems)
- Help track approvals, revisions, and deadlines to keep projects moving smoothly
- Partner with internal teams to ensure materials are updated and submitted on time
- Communicate with carrier representatives to help manage feedback and revisions
- Assist in maintaining organized records and trackers during busy periods
- Learn how compliance requirements shape marketing in a regulated industry
What We're Looking For...
- Currently pursuing a degree, recently graduated, or early career
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and open to learning more advanced skills
- Interested in working with data and understanding how compliance supports real-world business operations
- Strong written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a structured environment
- Comfortable communicating professionally with teammates and external partners
- Self-motivated, while also knowing when to ask questions or provide updates
- Local to our Playa Vista HQ and able to work in-office three days per week
Nice to Have but Not Required...
- Experience with Smartsheets, Wrike, or similar project management tools preferred but not required
- Medicare or CMS marketing guideline knowledge preferred but not required
Intern Life at Centerfield...
- Weekly pay!
- Interactive, onsite new-hire orientation to meet your peers!
- End-of-summer internship commencement with presentations in front of our C-suite
- Be assigned a personal mentor for daily support and guidance
- Career-focused workshop presentations from Centerfield’s key stakeholders
- Unlimited free snacks and drinks around the office!
- Monthly happy hours, catered Thursday lunches
- Award winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA Best places to work)
- Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.)
This is a 16-week paid internship running from early May 2026 through late August 2026. Interns will work 24 hours per week from our HQ office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
LI-Onsite
LI-HM1
Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.
For more information about our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in connection with our evaluating your candidacy, please visit our Privacy Policy at https://www.centerfield.com/privacy-policy/.
Centerfield Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
Hi, We're Centerfield!
Supercharged customer acquisition. Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world’s leading brands. Powered by our proprietary Dugout platform, Centerfield acquires customers at scale for leading residential service, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B brands. Centerfield’s digital experiences and digital brands, such as Business.com and BroadbandNow.com, reach more than 150 million in-market shoppers annually. Centerfield is headquartered in Silicon Beach and is proud to be recognized by Built in LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles.
The Opportunity...
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing Compliance Intern to join our team during an important time of year, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). In this role, you’ll help support the process of submitting marketing materials to our carrier partners and learn how compliance plays a critical role in the healthcare space. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with submission platforms, tracking approvals, and learning how regulated marketing operates in a real-world business environment. You’ll work closely with our Compliance Manager and cross-functional teams who will guide and support you throughout the process.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying organized, working with details, and learning how large-scale marketing operations come together behind the scenes.
We provide our interns with meaningful work that drives real impact. You’ll contribute to important projects and grow under the guidance of experienced mentors here at Centerfield!
How You'll Contribute...
- Support the submission of Medicare marketing materials through various carrier platforms (Smartsheets, Wrike submission portals, Excel trackers, email, and other carrier-specific systems)
- Help track approvals, revisions, and deadlines to keep projects moving smoothly
- Partner with internal teams to ensure materials are updated and submitted on time
- Communicate with carrier representatives to help manage feedback and revisions
- Assist in maintaining organized records and trackers during busy periods
- Learn how compliance requirements shape marketing in a regulated industry
What We're Looking For...
- Currently pursuing a degree, recently graduated, or early career
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and open to learning more advanced skills
- Interested in working with data and understanding how compliance supports real-world business operations
- Strong written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a structured environment
- Comfortable communicating professionally with teammates and external partners
- Self-motivated, while also knowing when to ask questions or provide updates
- Local to our Playa Vista HQ and able to work in-office three days per week
Nice to Have but Not Required...
- Experience with Smartsheets, Wrike, or similar project management tools preferred but not required
- Medicare or CMS marketing guideline knowledge preferred but not required
Intern Life at Centerfield...
- Weekly pay!
- Interactive, onsite new-hire orientation to meet your peers!
- End-of-summer internship commencement with presentations in front of our C-suite
- Be assigned a personal mentor for daily support and guidance
- Career-focused workshop presentations from Centerfield’s key stakeholders
- Unlimited free snacks and drinks around the office!
- Monthly happy hours, catered Thursday lunches
- Award winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA Best places to work)
- Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.)
This is a 16-week paid internship running from early May 2026 through late August 2026. Interns will work 24 hours per week from our HQ office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
LI-Onsite
LI-HM1
Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.
For more information about our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in connection with our evaluating your candidacy, please visit our Privacy Policy at https://www.centerfield.com/privacy-policy/.
Centerfield Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Compliance
Confirm your degree field supports the role
Compliance is a specialty occupation requiring a directly related degree. Finance, accounting, business administration, and legal studies are the most commonly accepted fields. A mismatch between your degree and the job description can jeopardize your OPT authorization.
Target regulated industries with established compliance teams
Banks, asset managers, healthcare systems, and pharmaceutical companies maintain large compliance departments and are experienced with OPT work authorization. These employers are far more likely to have HR processes in place for hiring international students.
Check whether your degree qualifies for the STEM OPT extension
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as finance, economics, or information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. This nearly triples your authorized work period and significantly improves your sponsorship prospects.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Many compliance roles involve background checks and onboarding that take four to six weeks. Starting your job search three to four months before your OPT begins gives employers enough runway to complete hiring without timeline pressure.
Be transparent about your authorization timeline upfront
Compliance departments deal with regulatory timelines daily. Clearly stating your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility in early conversations frames your status as manageable, not a liability, for hiring managers already comfortable with deadlines.
Highlight relevant certifications alongside your degree
Credentials like CAMS, CFE, or Series 7 reinforce that your qualifications meet the specialty occupation standard. They also differentiate you from other OPT candidates and signal long-term commitment to the compliance field to potential sponsors.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do compliance jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Most compliance roles qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, accounting, business, or law. Your degree must be directly related to the job. Roles in regulatory affairs, anti-money laundering, and risk and compliance consistently meet the specialty occupation standard required for F-1 OPT.
Can I get the 24-month STEM OPT extension working in compliance?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as finance, economics, management information systems, or statistics, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Many compliance roles at banks and financial firms qualify. Check your specific degree classification against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.
Where can I find compliance jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. You can filter compliance roles by employers who have previously sponsored work visas, which is the most reliable signal that a company is willing to hire international students. General job boards surface thousands of compliance postings but rarely indicate OPT or sponsorship openness upfront.
Will employers in compliance sponsor H-1B after my OPT ends?
Many do, particularly in financial services, healthcare, and consulting where compliance headcount is significant and turnover is costly. Firms that hire OPT students for compliance roles often view H-1B sponsorship as a retention tool for trained staff. That said, sponsorship is never guaranteed. Asking during the offer stage, not after you start, gives you the clearest picture of the employer's intentions.
Can I work in compliance on a part-time basis during OPT?
Yes, during the initial post-completion OPT period you can work part time (under 20 hours per week) or full time. However, once you are on the 24-month STEM OPT extension, you must work at least 20 hours per week to remain in valid status. Unemployment during the standard OPT period is capped at 90 days total, so extended gaps between compliance positions carry real authorization risk.
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