OPT Regulatory Compliance Specialist Jobs
Regulatory Compliance Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in law, business, public policy, or a related field. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree and program CIP code.
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Location: Las Vegas, NV | On-site
Job Description
The candidate will be a point of contact for state and federal regulatory examinations and will assist regulators on all requests pertaining to an examination. In addition, the individual will be responsible for developing and implementing appropriate corrective actions to address deficiencies cited in federal regulatory and state examination reports. Further, the individual will be responsible for ensuring that all deadlines and requests are met as these are extremely time sensitive.
Responsibilities:
- Help provide responses to state and federal requests for information.
- Help to coordinate state and federal regulatory examinations from agencies such as the CFPB, DOJ, FTC, SEC, NY DFS, DBO, TX OCCC and others.
- Develop and implement necessary corrective actions to resolve cited exceptions that result from state and federal regulatory examinations.
- Schedule follow up internal audits to monitor and maintain the effectiveness of the corrective action taken to ensure future compliance.
- Provide written responses to exception reports and ongoing audit results to state and federal regulators.
- Prepare internal reports and summaries on incidents of non-compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
- Develop and present Root Cause Analysis along with Corrective Action Plans to the compliance board and board of directors.
- Work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and Regulatory Compliance Counsel to ensure that cited exceptions are in fact valid before developing and implementing a remediation/corrective action.
- Work with and partner with business units to develop, design, document, and maintain monitoring policies and procedures for the objective of ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements governing compliance finance.
REQUIREMENTS
- Basic knowledge of multi-state regulatory requirements for auto finance.
- Basic knowledge of Consumer Financial Protection Laws.
- Strong communication skills (verbal, writing) including the ability to communicate professionally with state and federal regulators and upper management.
- Superior interpersonal skills and teamwork awareness.
- Demonstrated understanding of learning & development principles.
- Must be able to handle multi-tasking of projects and manage priorities in fast paced environment; and
- Detail Oriented.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Business related discipline.
- Preferred to have at least three years previous experience in the auto finance industry.
MACHINES, OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE:
- Daybreak or other retail consumer servicing systems preferred.
- Web navigation and/or web-based application.
- Personal computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, PowerPoint, Vision.
- Copier, Faxing & other general office supplies.
Benefits
What do we offer?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- 401K matching.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching.
- Wellness Programs.
- Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only).
- Career Path Opportunities.
- Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions.
- Annual Flu Shot.
- Paid Vacations Days.
- Paid Sick days.
- Paid holidays.
- HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office).
- Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program.
- UKG Wallet.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Regulatory Compliance Exam Specialist
Location: Las Vegas, NV | On-site
Job Description
The candidate will be a point of contact for state and federal regulatory examinations and will assist regulators on all requests pertaining to an examination. In addition, the individual will be responsible for developing and implementing appropriate corrective actions to address deficiencies cited in federal regulatory and state examination reports. Further, the individual will be responsible for ensuring that all deadlines and requests are met as these are extremely time sensitive.
Responsibilities:
- Help provide responses to state and federal requests for information.
- Help to coordinate state and federal regulatory examinations from agencies such as the CFPB, DOJ, FTC, SEC, NY DFS, DBO, TX OCCC and others.
- Develop and implement necessary corrective actions to resolve cited exceptions that result from state and federal regulatory examinations.
- Schedule follow up internal audits to monitor and maintain the effectiveness of the corrective action taken to ensure future compliance.
- Provide written responses to exception reports and ongoing audit results to state and federal regulators.
- Prepare internal reports and summaries on incidents of non-compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
- Develop and present Root Cause Analysis along with Corrective Action Plans to the compliance board and board of directors.
- Work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and Regulatory Compliance Counsel to ensure that cited exceptions are in fact valid before developing and implementing a remediation/corrective action.
- Work with and partner with business units to develop, design, document, and maintain monitoring policies and procedures for the objective of ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements governing compliance finance.
REQUIREMENTS
- Basic knowledge of multi-state regulatory requirements for auto finance.
- Basic knowledge of Consumer Financial Protection Laws.
- Strong communication skills (verbal, writing) including the ability to communicate professionally with state and federal regulators and upper management.
- Superior interpersonal skills and teamwork awareness.
- Demonstrated understanding of learning & development principles.
- Must be able to handle multi-tasking of projects and manage priorities in fast paced environment; and
- Detail Oriented.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Business related discipline.
- Preferred to have at least three years previous experience in the auto finance industry.
MACHINES, OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE:
- Daybreak or other retail consumer servicing systems preferred.
- Web navigation and/or web-based application.
- Personal computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, PowerPoint, Vision.
- Copier, Faxing & other general office supplies.
Benefits
What do we offer?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- 401K matching.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching.
- Wellness Programs.
- Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only).
- Career Path Opportunities.
- Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions.
- Annual Flu Shot.
- Paid Vacations Days.
- Paid Sick days.
- Paid holidays.
- HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office).
- Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program.
- UKG Wallet.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Target regulated industries with established compliance functions
Financial services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare have large, structured compliance teams that regularly hire and sponsor international workers. These industries are more familiar with OPT timelines and H-1B visa petitions than smaller or less-regulated employers.
Clarify your OPT authorization dates upfront
Compliance roles often involve sensitive regulatory work, so employers want to confirm your work authorization early. Know your OPT start date, end date, and whether you qualify for a 24-month STEM extension before your first interview with any hiring team.
Frame your degree as directly tied to the role
H-1B sponsorship for compliance roles requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation. A degree in law, finance, accounting, or public policy strengthens that argument. Be prepared to explain how your field of study directly applies to the compliance function.
Seek employers with a track record of sponsoring compliance staff
Large financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and federal contractors have HR teams experienced in sponsoring compliance professionals. Prioritize these employers when applying, as they understand the OPT-to-H-1B pipeline and are less likely to withdraw offers over visa concerns.
Highlight certifications relevant to compliance work
Credentials like CRCM, CCEP, or CAMS strengthen your candidacy and signal long-term commitment to the field. Employers who invest in compliance professionals are more motivated to sponsor workers they see as career-track hires rather than short-term placements.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly compliance employers
Not every compliance job listing makes sponsorship intentions clear. Migrate Mate filters for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, saving you time and helping you focus your applications on organizations that have actively hired international candidates in this field.
Regulatory Compliance Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Regulatory Compliance Specialist roles typically qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
Most do, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. Positions requiring a specific bachelor's degree in law, finance, accounting, or a related field generally meet the specialty occupation threshold. Roles where any degree is accepted, regardless of field, can be harder to support. Before accepting an offer, ask the employer whether they've sponsored H-1B petitions for compliance staff before.
Can I work as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist on OPT without STEM extension eligibility?
Yes. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization regardless of STEM eligibility. Compliance roles in finance, healthcare, and legal operations frequently hire OPT students on standard authorization. STEM extension eligibility depends on whether your degree program has a qualifying CIP code, such as certain business analytics or data-focused programs, so check with your DSO if you're unsure.
What degree fields are most relevant for Regulatory Compliance Specialist OPT jobs?
Law, finance, accounting, public policy, health administration, and business are the most common degree backgrounds for these roles. In pharmaceutical and medical device compliance, degrees in life sciences or biomedical engineering are also competitive. The closer your degree aligns to the specific regulatory environment the employer operates in, whether financial, healthcare, or environmental, the stronger your candidacy for both the role and eventual sponsorship.
How do I find Regulatory Compliance Specialist jobs that are open to OPT students?
Standard job boards don't filter for sponsorship willingness, which means a lot of wasted applications. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so you can browse Regulatory Compliance Specialist openings from employers who are actively open to hiring international candidates without having to cold-filter through hundreds of listings yourself.
Do compliance employers typically support the H-1B lottery after OPT ends?
Many established employers in regulated industries do, but it's not guaranteed. Large banks, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare systems have legal and HR infrastructure to support H-1B petitions. Smaller firms may not. Ask directly during the offer stage whether the company has a policy on sponsoring employees through the H-1B process, and whether they've done it before for compliance roles specifically.