OPT Operational Risk Manager Jobs
Operational Risk Manager roles are strong candidates for OPT work authorization, as the position typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Most employers in banking, consulting, and financial services are experienced with sponsoring F-1 OPT employees through the standard 12-month authorization and STEM OPT extension.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com
Position Summary
The Senior Analyst, US Operational Risk Management, supports the execution, reporting, and continuous enhancement of the US Operational Risk Management program. This role is intended to provide broad exposure across US ORM through a combination of recurring accountabilities and project-based assignments supporting multiple ORM teams. The role will help build foundational operational risk management knowledge across areas such as portfolio management, risk assessments, program governance, change management, control testing, reporting and analytics, third party risk management, business continuity, operational resilience, cyber risk, data risk, fraud risk, and physical security risk management.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support recurring US ORM program execution activities, including RCSA program reporting, operational loss metrics and related management reporting.
- Participate in operational risk assessments and related program activities by gathering data, preparing materials, documenting outcomes, tracking follow-ups, and supporting timely execution.
- Contribute to project-based assignments across US ORM teams based on business needs, providing the analyst with exposure to different aspects of the operational risk program.
- Support the development and maintenance of program materials, guidance, procedures, job aids, meeting materials, and training or change management content.
- Build knowledge of CIBC’s US operational risk framework, risk culture, governance practices, and applicable program requirements while developing the skills necessary to progress within US ORM.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
The scope of this mandate includes all Combined US Operations including Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Private Wealth, Private, Personal, and Digital Banking, Capital Markets, and supporting infrastructure teams including US Chief Administrative Office & Technology, Data, and AI.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 + years of experience in Consulting or Financial Institution
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $83,000 - $95,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
- Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
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We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
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Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
- CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
- You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
- We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com
Position Summary
The Senior Analyst, US Operational Risk Management, supports the execution, reporting, and continuous enhancement of the US Operational Risk Management program. This role is intended to provide broad exposure across US ORM through a combination of recurring accountabilities and project-based assignments supporting multiple ORM teams. The role will help build foundational operational risk management knowledge across areas such as portfolio management, risk assessments, program governance, change management, control testing, reporting and analytics, third party risk management, business continuity, operational resilience, cyber risk, data risk, fraud risk, and physical security risk management.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support recurring US ORM program execution activities, including RCSA program reporting, operational loss metrics and related management reporting.
- Participate in operational risk assessments and related program activities by gathering data, preparing materials, documenting outcomes, tracking follow-ups, and supporting timely execution.
- Contribute to project-based assignments across US ORM teams based on business needs, providing the analyst with exposure to different aspects of the operational risk program.
- Support the development and maintenance of program materials, guidance, procedures, job aids, meeting materials, and training or change management content.
- Build knowledge of CIBC’s US operational risk framework, risk culture, governance practices, and applicable program requirements while developing the skills necessary to progress within US ORM.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
The scope of this mandate includes all Combined US Operations including Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Private Wealth, Private, Personal, and Digital Banking, Capital Markets, and supporting infrastructure teams including US Chief Administrative Office & Technology, Data, and AI.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 + years of experience in Consulting or Financial Institution
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $83,000 - $95,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
- Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
-
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
-
Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
- CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
- You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
- We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Operational Risk Manager
Target regulated financial institutions first
Banks, insurance companies, and asset managers have established HR and legal infrastructure for OPT sponsorship. They hire operational risk managers regularly and are far more familiar with the process than startups or smaller firms with no prior OPT hires.
Align your degree field with the job description
OPT authorization requires your job to be directly related to your degree. A finance, business analytics, or risk management degree maps cleanly. If your degree is in engineering or data science, emphasize quantitative risk modeling responsibilities to strengthen the connection.
Pursue STEM OPT if your degree qualifies
Degrees in financial engineering, quantitative finance, or data analytics often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives employers 36 total months of OPT coverage, which significantly increases your appeal over candidates with standard 12-month authorization only.
Highlight regulatory compliance experience in your application
Employers in risk management are already fluent in regulatory complexity. Frame your OPT status as a compliance matter you're prepared to manage, not a burden for them. Demonstrating familiarity with Basel III, CCAR, or SOX shows you understand their operational environment.
Time your job search against your OPT start date
Operational risk hiring processes at large financial institutions can take two to four months. Apply before your OPT authorization begins so your start date aligns with an active authorization period. Starting the search too late shrinks your available runway significantly.
Request OPT-experienced hiring managers or HR contacts
When you reach the interview stage, ask whether the firm has sponsored OPT employees before. Firms with prior OPT experience move faster and with less friction. Those encountering it for the first time often stall at legal review, costing you weeks of your authorization window.
Operational Risk Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Operational Risk Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes, provided your job duties are directly related to your degree field. Operational Risk Manager roles typically require a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, business, risk management, or a quantitative discipline, which satisfies the OPT relatedness requirement. Document the connection clearly in your employment records in case your DSO requests verification.
Does an Operational Risk Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in financial engineering, quantitative finance, applied mathematics, or data science, your program may appear on the STEM designated degree list, making you eligible for the 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility, since business degrees without a STEM designation do not qualify.
Which employers are most likely to hire Operational Risk Managers on OPT?
Large commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, and financial consulting firms hire operational risk professionals regularly and typically have legal and HR processes in place for OPT employees. Smaller firms and non-financial companies are less consistent. You can browse Operational Risk Manager roles from OPT-friendly employers on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring companies.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from an Operational Risk Manager role?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance across your full OPT period, or 150 days if you're on STEM OPT. Days without employment count against this limit, so start your search immediately. Report any job changes to your DSO within 10 days. Finding a new role quickly is critical since exceeding the unemployment limit terminates your OPT authorization.
Can I work as an Operational Risk Manager contractor or consultant on OPT?
Yes, but with important constraints. Self-employment is not permitted on OPT. You must be employed by a company, not operating as an independent contractor billing clients directly. Contract roles through a staffing firm or consulting firm that employs you directly are generally acceptable, provided the work remains related to your degree field and your employer reports the placement correctly.