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Compliance Associate roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in finance, law, business, or risk management. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, giving you a realistic path from OPT through STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Senior Auditor, Operational and Compliance, to support a broad portfolio of assurance and advisory activities focused on operational, financial, compliance, and enterprise risk. In this role, you will lead complex operational audits, use data and business insight to identify meaningful risk themes, and partner with teams across A&F to strengthen governance, processes, and controls. The Senior Auditor will report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, and gain valuable exposure to senior leaders across the organization. We are looking for a naturally curious, collaborative self-starter with strong critical thinking, communication, data visualization, and project management skills who can demonstrate flexibility and agility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This is a hybrid role based at our Global Home Office in New Albany, Ohio, with in-office Team Up Days Tuesday through Thursday and Work From Anywhere flexibility generally available on Mondays and Fridays, subject to role needs and manager alignment.
This role is based at our Global Home Office in Columbus, OH.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Support Internal Audit’s annual risk assessment and agile risk identification processes by helping assess emerging operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks across the business.
- Lead project work within the Operational and Compliance audit portfolio, including developing audit scope, objectives, audit programs, testing procedures, and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of processes and controls.
- Identify and evaluate exposures to the Company, including potential impact and root cause analysis, and partner with the business to develop cost-effective action plans that sufficiently mitigate risk.
- Support SOX efforts, including walkthroughs, testing, and deficiency evaluation, while collaborating effectively with the Internal Controls team, external auditor, and Controller’s organization.
- Embed with business teams on key transformation initiatives, ad-hoc advisory projects, policy development, and significant corporate initiatives to provide a risk, governance, and controls perspective that supports effective decision-making and sustainable process design.
- Use data, visualization techniques, and clear written communication to summarize audit insights, support conclusions, and communicate results to Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders.
What Do You Need to Bring?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, or a related professional field; professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of progressive experience, preferably in operational audit, internal audit, compliance, finance, risk, consulting, or relevant business process roles; retail, eCommerce, supply chain, or manufacturing experience will also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience scoping audits or advisory projects, developing work programs, identifying risks and controls, documenting results, and supporting practical business recommendations.
- Experience applying audit, risk, compliance, finance, consulting, or business process knowledge to operational environments, with the ability to quickly learn new business processes and translate observations into practical recommendations.
- Strong planning, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including comfort working with data and tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other analytics and visualization platforms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across Internal Audit, external auditors, and business stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude, embrace change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Mobile Stipend
- Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Description:
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Senior Auditor, Operational and Compliance, to support a broad portfolio of assurance and advisory activities focused on operational, financial, compliance, and enterprise risk. In this role, you will lead complex operational audits, use data and business insight to identify meaningful risk themes, and partner with teams across A&F to strengthen governance, processes, and controls. The Senior Auditor will report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, and gain valuable exposure to senior leaders across the organization. We are looking for a naturally curious, collaborative self-starter with strong critical thinking, communication, data visualization, and project management skills who can demonstrate flexibility and agility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This is a hybrid role based at our Global Home Office in New Albany, Ohio, with in-office Team Up Days Tuesday through Thursday and Work From Anywhere flexibility generally available on Mondays and Fridays, subject to role needs and manager alignment.
This role is based at our Global Home Office in Columbus, OH.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Support Internal Audit’s annual risk assessment and agile risk identification processes by helping assess emerging operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks across the business.
- Lead project work within the Operational and Compliance audit portfolio, including developing audit scope, objectives, audit programs, testing procedures, and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of processes and controls.
- Identify and evaluate exposures to the Company, including potential impact and root cause analysis, and partner with the business to develop cost-effective action plans that sufficiently mitigate risk.
- Support SOX efforts, including walkthroughs, testing, and deficiency evaluation, while collaborating effectively with the Internal Controls team, external auditor, and Controller’s organization.
- Embed with business teams on key transformation initiatives, ad-hoc advisory projects, policy development, and significant corporate initiatives to provide a risk, governance, and controls perspective that supports effective decision-making and sustainable process design.
- Use data, visualization techniques, and clear written communication to summarize audit insights, support conclusions, and communicate results to Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders.
What Do You Need to Bring?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, or a related professional field; professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of progressive experience, preferably in operational audit, internal audit, compliance, finance, risk, consulting, or relevant business process roles; retail, eCommerce, supply chain, or manufacturing experience will also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience scoping audits or advisory projects, developing work programs, identifying risks and controls, documenting results, and supporting practical business recommendations.
- Experience applying audit, risk, compliance, finance, consulting, or business process knowledge to operational environments, with the ability to quickly learn new business processes and translate observations into practical recommendations.
- Strong planning, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including comfort working with data and tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other analytics and visualization platforms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across Internal Audit, external auditors, and business stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude, embrace change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Mobile Stipend
- Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Compliance Associate
Target employers with active compliance departments
Banks, insurance firms, and healthcare organizations maintain large in-house compliance teams and routinely sponsor work visas. These employers have existing immigration infrastructure, making OPT-to-H-1B visa transitions far smoother than with smaller companies.
Emphasize your degree's direct relevance
Compliance Associate roles typically require a degree in finance, accounting, law, or business. When applying, make the connection explicit. Visa sponsorship depends on demonstrating your degree is a direct requirement for the role, not just a preference.
Ask about sponsorship before the offer stage
Raise the sponsorship question during later-round interviews, not the first screen. Phrase it as a logistics question: ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for compliance staff before and what that process typically looks like internally.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Degrees in fields like data analytics, information systems, or quantitative finance may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you three years total on OPT and significantly more time to clear the H-1B lottery.
Highlight regulatory certifications in your applications
Certifications like CAMS, CRCM, or Series 7 signal genuine commitment to the compliance field. Employers value specialized credentials when evaluating international candidates, and they strengthen the case for visa sponsorship by demonstrating long-term career intent.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly compliance roles
Migrate Mate surfaces Compliance Associate positions at employers who have a track record of sponsoring work visas. Filtering by sponsorship history saves you time and keeps your OPT authorization window focused on the right opportunities.
Compliance Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Compliance Associate jobs typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Compliance Associate roles at regulated financial institutions, law firms, and healthcare companies generally meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, accounting, or business. That said, sponsorship decisions are employer-by-employer, so it is worth confirming directly during the interview process.
Can I work as a Compliance Associate on F-1 OPT without prior full-time experience?
Yes. OPT is available after degree completion regardless of prior work history. Many Compliance Associate roles are entry-level and designed for recent graduates. Internship experience in compliance, audit, or risk management strengthens your application, but a relevant degree and any regulatory coursework can be sufficient to land your first role.
Where can I find Compliance Associate jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Compliance Associate positions at employers with a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship. Searching there is more efficient than applying broadly, since you can focus your limited OPT authorization window on companies that are genuinely willing to sponsor.
Does a compliance degree field affect my eligibility for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree, not your job title. A degree in information systems, quantitative finance, or data analytics may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A general business administration or political science degree typically does not. Check whether your CIP code appears on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list published by the Department of Homeland Security.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Compliance Associate job ends before my OPT expires?
F-1 OPT students are permitted a total of 90 days of unemployment during their post-completion OPT period. If your position ends, that unemployment clock starts immediately. You should begin searching for a new qualifying role right away and report any employer changes to your Designated School Official through your SEVIS record to stay in status.