OPT Credit Risk Manager Jobs
Credit Risk Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations under OPT, making them a strong fit for F-1 students with degrees in finance, economics, or statistics. Most positions require quantitative modeling skills and familiarity with regulatory frameworks like Basel III. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you meaningful time to build a sponsorship case.
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Position Summary
The Marketing Credit Risk Manager is responsible for leading the credit risk function for Marathon's customer portfolio in Brand/Wholesale/and Asphalt rack business by overseeing a team of analysts and ensuring effective assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of customer credit exposure. This role provides strategic leadership in evaluating customer financial strength, establishing appropriate credit limits and security requirements, and proactively managing credit risk to support business growth while protecting company assets.
The Manager collaborates closely with Commercial, Accounting, Treasury, and Marketing leadership to develop and execute credit risk strategies, strengthen cross-functional partnerships, and address emerging risks. This position maintains a deep understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and customer financial performance to support sound credit decisions and risk management practices.
In addition to managing credit operations, the Marketing Credit Risk Manager is responsible for developing organizational capability by coaching and mentoring credit professionals, enhancing technical and commercial acumen, and fostering a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement, compliance, and business partnership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Credit Analysts responsible for managing credit risk and assessing the credit quality of Marathon’s customer base.
- Complete financial review and credit assessment to determine an appropriate level of credit and/or security for customers.
- Monitor customer credit limits and take appropriate action if limits are exceeded.
- Set strategies to develop and enhance relationships proactively addressing risk mitigation with key business partners including Commercial, Accounting, and Finance & Treasury.
- Develop and maintain key relationships internally with the appropriate commercial groups associated with the customers assigned.
- Lead development of staff including professional, market/industry, commercial, and overall credit risk.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Marketing or related field required.
- Five (5) years of relevant experience required; Credit, Commercial, and leadership experience is preferred.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Findlay, Ohio
Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00024251
Location Address:
539 S Main St
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
Employee Group:
Full time
Employee Subgroup:
Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
An exciting career awaits you
At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
Position Summary
The Marketing Credit Risk Manager is responsible for leading the credit risk function for Marathon's customer portfolio in Brand/Wholesale/and Asphalt rack business by overseeing a team of analysts and ensuring effective assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of customer credit exposure. This role provides strategic leadership in evaluating customer financial strength, establishing appropriate credit limits and security requirements, and proactively managing credit risk to support business growth while protecting company assets.
The Manager collaborates closely with Commercial, Accounting, Treasury, and Marketing leadership to develop and execute credit risk strategies, strengthen cross-functional partnerships, and address emerging risks. This position maintains a deep understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and customer financial performance to support sound credit decisions and risk management practices.
In addition to managing credit operations, the Marketing Credit Risk Manager is responsible for developing organizational capability by coaching and mentoring credit professionals, enhancing technical and commercial acumen, and fostering a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement, compliance, and business partnership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Credit Analysts responsible for managing credit risk and assessing the credit quality of Marathon’s customer base.
- Complete financial review and credit assessment to determine an appropriate level of credit and/or security for customers.
- Monitor customer credit limits and take appropriate action if limits are exceeded.
- Set strategies to develop and enhance relationships proactively addressing risk mitigation with key business partners including Commercial, Accounting, and Finance & Treasury.
- Develop and maintain key relationships internally with the appropriate commercial groups associated with the customers assigned.
- Lead development of staff including professional, market/industry, commercial, and overall credit risk.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Marketing or related field required.
- Five (5) years of relevant experience required; Credit, Commercial, and leadership experience is preferred.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Findlay, Ohio
Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00024251
Location Address:
539 S Main St
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
Employee Group:
Full time
Employee Subgroup:
Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Credit Risk Manager
Target banks and financial institutions with established sponsorship track records
Large commercial banks, credit card issuers, and financial services firms sponsor credit risk roles far more consistently than smaller lenders. Focus your search on institutions with dedicated risk departments where H-1B visa sponsorship is a standard part of hiring.
Highlight quantitative modeling credentials prominently
Credit risk managers are hired for their ability to build and validate risk models. Emphasize Python, R, SAS, or SQL proficiency alongside any experience with PD, LGD, or EAD models. Quantitative depth signals specialty occupation status and supports future sponsorship.
Apply for a STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Degrees in statistics, applied mathematics, financial engineering, or computer science typically qualify for a 24-month STEM extension. That gives you 36 months total, covering two full H-1B lottery cycles and significantly improving your sponsorship odds.
Get your timing right with H-1B filing windows
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. Map your OPT end date against these windows early. If your authorization expires before October 1, ask your employer about cap-gap coverage, which extends your status automatically.
Frame your role clearly as a specialty occupation in interviews
When sponsorship comes up, be direct: credit risk management requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Employers who understand this are far less likely to hesitate on sponsorship grounds.
Build relationships within risk and compliance teams during your OPT period
Internal advocates matter when sponsorship decisions get made. Demonstrating value within your risk team, contributing to model validation projects, and earning visible results gives managers a concrete reason to push for your H-1B when the window opens.
Credit Risk Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Credit Risk Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Credit risk management requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a related quantitative field, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies to H-1B petitions. Roles centered on model development, portfolio analysis, or regulatory capital calculations have a strong foundation for sponsorship. Employers in banking and financial services regularly sponsor this role.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor OPT students in credit risk roles?
Large commercial banks, credit card companies, auto lenders, and insurance firms with dedicated risk divisions are the most consistent sponsors. These institutions have established immigration programs and regularly file H-1B petitions for quantitative risk professionals. You can browse credit risk roles from OPT-friendly employers directly on Migrate Mate, which filters for positions open to F-1 students.
Can I work as a Credit Risk Manager on a STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as statistics, financial engineering, applied mathematics, or computer science. The STEM extension adds 24 months to your standard 12-month OPT, giving you 36 months total. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you need to submit a formal training plan using Form I-983 through your designated school official.
What happens to my work authorization if my OPT expires while my H-1B is pending?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and the petition is timely filed, cap-gap protection automatically extends your F-1 status and OPT work authorization until October 1. This applies only to cap-subject H-1B petitions filed during the regular April filing window. Your designated school official can issue an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap extension.
What should I look for in a Credit Risk Manager job posting to assess sponsorship likelihood?
Phrases like 'will consider OPT and H-1B candidates,' 'immigration assistance available,' or 'E-Verify employer' are positive signals. Avoid postings that state 'must be authorized to work without sponsorship.' Roles at large financial institutions with formal HR infrastructure are more likely to sponsor than boutique firms. Reviewing the employer's historical H-1B filing data from public DOL disclosure records can also confirm past sponsorship activity.