Financial Risk Management Jobs for OPT Students
Financial risk management jobs on OPT are available at banks, asset managers, insurance firms, and consulting practices. Most roles require quantitative skills and often align well with STEM OPT extensions, giving eligible students up to three years of work authorization to build a compliance or risk analytics career in the U.S.
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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
Position Title
Senior Analyst, Financial Risk Management
Department
Global Business Operations
Location
Princeton, NJ
Summary
Working within Corporate Treasury and reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Risk Management, this role supports the execution of the foreign exchange hedging programs, investing the BMS cash portfolio, pension and benefits plan, and will participate in various projects across the broader Treasury organization.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Balance Sheet FX Hedging Program
- Aggregate and validate balance sheet FX exposure from ERP systems
- Execute hedges on 360T and ensure appropriate legal entity allocation
- Identify and analyze drivers of variance between actual P&L and forecast
- Daily management >$10B investment portfolio
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure sufficient daily cash and liquidity
-
Manage portfolio based on daily cash position and market opportunities
-
Pensions and 401k Benefits
- Monitor and report on the performance of retirement plan investments
-
Assist with audits of pension and savings plans, and SOX control requirements
-
Support Financial Risk Management colleagues with interest rate hedging, cash flow FX hedging, commercial paper issuance, and net investment hedging
- Partner with technology for improvements/implementations
Skills, Competencies and Knowledge
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- External focus, strategic perspective, attention to details
- Adheres to highest ethical standards and values
- Proactive approach and ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders, including corporate accounting, technology, tax, banks, European Treasury Center, CFA, Atlas, and Quantum
Education / Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science or a related discipline
- Finance interest or experience in treasury, financial analysis, audit, or accounting in a corporate setting
- The individual should possess strong oral and written communication, problem solving, and organization skills. In addition, the ability to learn new concepts quickly and work with internal and external business partners with collaboration mindset
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview
Princeton - NJ - US $73,610 - $89,198
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https //careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment.
Our benefits include
- Health Coverage Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include
Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure
The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role. Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People With Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information https //careers.bms.com/california-residents/.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https //careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1599423 Senior Analyst, Financial Risk Management
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
Position Title
Senior Analyst, Financial Risk Management
Department
Global Business Operations
Location
Princeton, NJ
Summary
Working within Corporate Treasury and reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Risk Management, this role supports the execution of the foreign exchange hedging programs, investing the BMS cash portfolio, pension and benefits plan, and will participate in various projects across the broader Treasury organization.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Balance Sheet FX Hedging Program
- Aggregate and validate balance sheet FX exposure from ERP systems
- Execute hedges on 360T and ensure appropriate legal entity allocation
- Identify and analyze drivers of variance between actual P&L and forecast
- Daily management >$10B investment portfolio
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure sufficient daily cash and liquidity
-
Manage portfolio based on daily cash position and market opportunities
-
Pensions and 401k Benefits
- Monitor and report on the performance of retirement plan investments
-
Assist with audits of pension and savings plans, and SOX control requirements
-
Support Financial Risk Management colleagues with interest rate hedging, cash flow FX hedging, commercial paper issuance, and net investment hedging
- Partner with technology for improvements/implementations
Skills, Competencies and Knowledge
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- External focus, strategic perspective, attention to details
- Adheres to highest ethical standards and values
- Proactive approach and ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders, including corporate accounting, technology, tax, banks, European Treasury Center, CFA, Atlas, and Quantum
Education / Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science or a related discipline
- Finance interest or experience in treasury, financial analysis, audit, or accounting in a corporate setting
- The individual should possess strong oral and written communication, problem solving, and organization skills. In addition, the ability to learn new concepts quickly and work with internal and external business partners with collaboration mindset
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview
Princeton - NJ - US $73,610 - $89,198
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https //careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment.
Our benefits include
- Health Coverage Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include
Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure
The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role. Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People With Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information https //careers.bms.com/california-residents/.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https //careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1599423 Senior Analyst, Financial Risk Management
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Financial Risk Management
Lead with your quantitative credentials
Risk roles are highly technical. Employers screening OPT candidates want to see proficiency in tools like Python, R, or SQL alongside coursework in statistics, econometrics, or financial modeling. Quantify your work wherever possible to stand out from other applicants.
Target STEM-designated programs first
If your degree is in financial engineering, quantitative finance, or a related STEM field, you qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives employers three full years of authorization, which significantly reduces their concern about short-term hiring risk.
Understand your OPT authorization window before applying
Most financial risk roles take 4 to 8 weeks to hire. Apply early enough that your OPT start date aligns with the anticipated offer timeline. Starting post-OPT approval but before your first day requires careful coordination with your DSO.
Emphasize regulatory knowledge that's hard to offshore
Familiarity with U.S. frameworks like Basel III, CCAR stress testing, or SEC reporting requirements signals you can add immediate value. Employers in regulated industries are especially motivated to sponsor candidates who already understand domestic compliance requirements.
Pursue the FRM designation or CFA candidacy
The Financial Risk Manager credential from GARP and the CFA designation are recognized benchmarks in this field. Being an active candidate demonstrates commitment and can differentiate you from equally qualified peers during OPT job searches in competitive markets.
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Do financial risk management jobs typically sponsor OPT students?
Many do, particularly at large banks, insurance companies, and risk consulting firms that have established immigration processes. Employers in regulated industries tend to be more comfortable with OPT work authorization because risk and compliance roles are hard to fill. Searching Migrate Mate filters for sponsorship-open positions so you can focus on employers who are already open to hiring OPT students.
Does a financial risk management role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your program is listed on USCIS's STEM designated degree list, such as financial engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or computational finance, you can apply for the 24-month extension. A general finance or economics degree typically does not qualify, even if your job is highly quantitative. Confirm your program's classification with your DSO before applying.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my H-1B takes effect?
If you filed an H-1B petition before your OPT expired and you're in the cap-gap period, you can continue working lawfully until September 30 of that year, even if your OPT EAD shows an earlier expiration date. If you have a STEM OPT extension in place, the cap-gap protection also applies. Your DSO can provide a revised I-20 reflecting this extended authorization period.
Are financial risk management jobs more available at certain types of employers?
Yes. The highest concentrations of risk roles are at commercial banks, investment banks, insurance carriers, asset management firms, and the consulting practices that serve them. Regulatorily complex industries like healthcare finance and energy trading also hire risk professionals. Boutique firms and fintechs hire too, but may have less infrastructure for OPT and H-1B sponsorship than larger institutions.
Can I work as a contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT for a risk management role?
Yes, but with important restrictions. OPT requires that your work be directly related to your major field of study, and you must be employed for at least 20 hours per week. Staffing arrangements are permissible as long as your day-to-day work is clearly within financial risk management. However, some agencies have less experience navigating OPT documentation requirements, so confirm the agency understands your authorization before accepting a placement.
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