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Compliance Consultant roles qualify for OPT when the position requires a degree in business, finance, law, or a related field. Most employers in financial services, healthcare, and consulting hire on 12-month OPT, and STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree classification and employer E-Verify enrollment.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 174698
Job Category: Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Position Summary
Location flexible throughout the PG&E service territory (Oakland preferred). This position is "hybrid" with the expectation of being in the office 3x/week (subject to change due to business needs).
The Compliance and Risk Consultant provides flexible support across both Support Desk and Quality Control functions based on organizational priorities. In the Support Desk capacity, this role includes conducting research, priors, data analysis, data entry, and reporting to drive data response strategies and support compliance-related business decisions. Responsibilities may include maintaining process documentation, participating in process improvement initiatives, administering technology tools, and performing data quality checks.
In the Quality Control capacity, this role leads and executes the data response quality review process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of information provided to PG&E’s internal and external stakeholders.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $90,000
Bay Area Maximum: $136,000
California Minimum: $86,000
California Maximum: $129,000
Job Responsibilities
- Review and approve data responses for accuracy, consistency, tone, and confidentiality.
- Develop and implement quality control checklists and best practices to improve processes.
- Research prior responses, identify process gaps, and recommend solutions for efficiency and quality.
- Create reports, perform ad-hoc analysis, and present findings to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement.
- Manage intake, logging, assignment, and tracking of data requests to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Maintain and update databases, perform quality checks, and produce final responses.
- Perform priors analysis to validate historical responses for consistency and accuracy in current submissions.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of relevant experience
Desired:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration or equivalent experience
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC)
Knowledge of electrical engineering with substation, distribution, or transmission experience
Knowledge of regulatory policy and compliance concepts, and/or risk management
Experience in records management, confidentiality protocols, approval standards, and lifecycle governance.
Proficient with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and compliance tracking tools (e.g., DRU Tracker/Power Apps, RMA); ability to translate record structures into data usable by visualization/reporting teams.
Familiarity with CPUC/OEIS requirements and PG&E compliance frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to seek clarity quickly and align assignments across multiple stakeholders.
Experience partnering with visual management/reporting teams (e.g., VM&IS) to define data models, logging rules, and refresh cadences.
Audit or Assurance background
Data science or applied analytics background
Data mining, trend identification, and historical analysis
Familiarity with AI-assisted or GenAI enabled search and summarization tools including validation of results
Ability to apply analytical reasoning and critical evaluation to AI-generated outputs and historical data sources
Requisition ID: 174698
Job Category: Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Position Summary
Location flexible throughout the PG&E service territory (Oakland preferred). This position is "hybrid" with the expectation of being in the office 3x/week (subject to change due to business needs).
The Compliance and Risk Consultant provides flexible support across both Support Desk and Quality Control functions based on organizational priorities. In the Support Desk capacity, this role includes conducting research, priors, data analysis, data entry, and reporting to drive data response strategies and support compliance-related business decisions. Responsibilities may include maintaining process documentation, participating in process improvement initiatives, administering technology tools, and performing data quality checks.
In the Quality Control capacity, this role leads and executes the data response quality review process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of information provided to PG&E’s internal and external stakeholders.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $90,000
Bay Area Maximum: $136,000
California Minimum: $86,000
California Maximum: $129,000
Job Responsibilities
- Review and approve data responses for accuracy, consistency, tone, and confidentiality.
- Develop and implement quality control checklists and best practices to improve processes.
- Research prior responses, identify process gaps, and recommend solutions for efficiency and quality.
- Create reports, perform ad-hoc analysis, and present findings to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement.
- Manage intake, logging, assignment, and tracking of data requests to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Maintain and update databases, perform quality checks, and produce final responses.
- Perform priors analysis to validate historical responses for consistency and accuracy in current submissions.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of relevant experience
Desired:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration or equivalent experience
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC)
Knowledge of electrical engineering with substation, distribution, or transmission experience
Knowledge of regulatory policy and compliance concepts, and/or risk management
Experience in records management, confidentiality protocols, approval standards, and lifecycle governance.
Proficient with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and compliance tracking tools (e.g., DRU Tracker/Power Apps, RMA); ability to translate record structures into data usable by visualization/reporting teams.
Familiarity with CPUC/OEIS requirements and PG&E compliance frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to seek clarity quickly and align assignments across multiple stakeholders.
Experience partnering with visual management/reporting teams (e.g., VM&IS) to define data models, logging rules, and refresh cadences.
Audit or Assurance background
Data science or applied analytics background
Data mining, trend identification, and historical analysis
Familiarity with AI-assisted or GenAI enabled search and summarization tools including validation of results
Ability to apply analytical reasoning and critical evaluation to AI-generated outputs and historical data sources
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Compliance Consultant
Target regulated industries first
Financial services, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals have compliance functions built into their core operations. These industries hire compliance consultants regularly and are more familiar with OPT work authorization than smaller firms without dedicated legal or HR teams.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like management information systems or data analytics, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can answer employer questions confidently during interviews.
Lead with your technical compliance knowledge
Employers hiring on OPT want to see immediate value. Highlight specific regulatory frameworks you know, such as SOX, HIPAA, or AML, in your resume and cover letter. Concrete knowledge reduces perceived risk for employers navigating OPT authorization for the first time.
Focus on consulting firms over solo practitioners
Large consulting firms and compliance-focused staffing firms have established HR processes and experience sponsoring international candidates. They are far more likely to have E-Verify enrollment, which is required for STEM OPT extension, than boutique advisory practices.
Address OPT timing proactively with employers
Compliance hiring cycles can be slow. Apply at least 90 days before your OPT start date, and inform employers of your authorization window upfront. Showing you understand your own timeline signals professionalism and reduces friction late in the hiring process.
Emphasize transferable risk management skills
Compliance consulting sits at the intersection of law, operations, and risk. If your background includes audit, data analysis, or policy research, frame those as compliance-adjacent skills. Employers value candidates who can interpret regulations and translate them into operational procedures.
Compliance Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Compliance Consultant on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Compliance Consultant positions typically qualify for students with degrees in business, finance, accounting, law, or related disciplines. Your DSO can confirm the connection between your degree and the role before you accept an offer.
Do Compliance Consultant employers need to be E-Verify enrolled for standard OPT?
No. E-Verify enrollment is only required for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, not for standard 12-month OPT. Any employer legally operating in the United States can hire you on standard OPT without any special enrollment. If you plan to apply for a STEM extension later, confirm the employer is enrolled before accepting the offer.
How do I find Compliance Consultant jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship and OPT-friendly employers. Searching there will surface Compliance Consultant roles where employers have a track record of hiring international candidates, saving you time spent on applications that were never going to move forward.
Does a Compliance Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems, economics, or applied mathematics, and the employer is E-Verify enrolled, you may qualify. Verify your CIP code with your DSO and confirm E-Verify status with the employer's HR team before assuming eligibility.
What should I do if a compliance role requires a law degree or bar admission I don't have?
Many compliance consultant roles do not require a law license. Positions focused on regulatory operations, risk monitoring, policy implementation, or audit support are commonly filled by candidates with business or finance degrees. Review job descriptions carefully and prioritize roles that list your actual degree field as a requirement rather than a preference.