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 JobsThank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Business Unit Operational Risk Analyst works within a given line of business to help ensure the line of business operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and per the organization’s policy. The analyst works as part of the first line of defense team and alongside the first line, second line and enterprise support units to ensure the effective execution of the Operational Risk Framework across the assigned business line.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conducts compliance reviews and provides oversight of legal entities, business units and processes
- Maintains documentation and reports to management regarding compliance and potential issues
- Provides analysis of the execution of our operational risk management framework, including: risk and control self-assessments, new initiative risk assessments, operational risk/loss events, scenario analysis, emerging risk identification, and front line risk assessments
- Analyzes compliance processes and reports to management, comparing current process with identified process and policy
- Analyzes and tests assigned business initiatives for adherence to policy
- Assists in the review of contracts, agreements and statements of work
- Prepares and maintains risk management documentation and risk reports
- Provides timely update of operational risk issues and decisions to managers
- Leads development of the overall risk assessment program and action plans to mitigate operational risks
- May supervise day-to-day work of other professional level operational risk associates
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five (5) years' experience in finance, risk or operations, with experience in the specific business line operations
- Or High School Diploma or GED and nine (9) years' experience in finance, risk or operations, with experience in the specific business line operations
Skills And Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and management reporting skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Organizational and time management skills
This position will require a minimum of four (4) days in-office at our Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Birmingham, AL location. Candidates with Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and/or Securities operations first-line risk experience are very strongly preferred. This position does not require any securities licenses.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target: $87,680.09 USD
Median $112,476.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Business Unit Operational Risk Analyst works within a given line of business to help ensure the line of business operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and per the organization’s policy. The analyst works as part of the first line of defense team and alongside the first line, second line and enterprise support units to ensure the effective execution of the Operational Risk Framework across the assigned business line.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conducts compliance reviews and provides oversight of legal entities, business units and processes
- Maintains documentation and reports to management regarding compliance and potential issues
- Provides analysis of the execution of our operational risk management framework, including: risk and control self-assessments, new initiative risk assessments, operational risk/loss events, scenario analysis, emerging risk identification, and front line risk assessments
- Analyzes compliance processes and reports to management, comparing current process with identified process and policy
- Analyzes and tests assigned business initiatives for adherence to policy
- Assists in the review of contracts, agreements and statements of work
- Prepares and maintains risk management documentation and risk reports
- Provides timely update of operational risk issues and decisions to managers
- Leads development of the overall risk assessment program and action plans to mitigate operational risks
- May supervise day-to-day work of other professional level operational risk associates
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five (5) years' experience in finance, risk or operations, with experience in the specific business line operations
- Or High School Diploma or GED and nine (9) years' experience in finance, risk or operations, with experience in the specific business line operations
Skills And Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and management reporting skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Organizational and time management skills
This position will require a minimum of four (4) days in-office at our Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Birmingham, AL location. Candidates with Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and/or Securities operations first-line risk experience are very strongly preferred. This position does not require any securities licenses.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target: $87,680.09 USD
Median $112,476.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans
This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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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.