OPT Risk And Compliance Jobs
Risk and Compliance jobs on OPT require employers who can support specialty occupation status, since most roles demand a degree in finance, law, business, or a related field. Your 12-month OPT window (29 months with STEM extension) is enough time to establish yourself and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Corporate Compliance and Risk Auditor to join our Compliance team. Reporting to the Chief Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer, this role partners with departments across the organization to conduct compliance audits, perform comprehensive risk assessments, and help ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards.
The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with strong auditing, analytical, and communication skills who thrives in a collaborative environment. This position plays a key role in identifying compliance gaps, evaluating operational risks, and recommending practical solutions that strengthen internal controls, reduce organizational risk, and support a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Arranges and schedules meetings and appointments for the department and compiles and coordinates data as required.
- Assists the Chief Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer in the oversight of the organization’s corporate compliance program.
- Reviews OIG and other Compliance related information on a regular basis and provides the Chief Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer with summary data and action plan when indicated.
- Assists the Chief Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer in developing an internal annual Corporate Compliance Work Plan that identifies potential compliance risk areas as well as incorporates initiatives outlined in the OIG Work Plan.
- Maintains strong awareness of federal and state health care laws and regulations through personal initiative, seminars, training programs and peer contact.
- Assists the Chief Compliance & Risk Officer and the Director of Risk Management conducting regular risk assessments and follow-ups as required.
- Assist the Chief Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer in preparing reports for the CS-HHC Board of Directors.
- Conducts monthly Environment of Care (EOC) rounding at all CS-HHC locations in collaboration with the EOC committee.
- Prepares reports and presents findings from the EOC rounding process to appropriate management and leadership.
- Educates CS-HHC staff on Corporate Compliance and Risk policies and procedures in areas of non-compliance.
- Reviews and analyzes patient medical records and billing documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory and state requirements.
- Collaborates with Operations leadership in reviewing operational practices to ensure safety among patients and staff.
- Assists the Director of Risk and Patient Advocacy in the review, follow-up, and analysis of all CS-HHC incident reports.
- Conducts quarterly patient and employee focus groups with patients and staff from all CS-HHC locations and develops reports to be presented to management.
Perform other, related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Law, Business, or a related field from an accredited college or university required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of corporate compliance experience in a healthcare setting or four (4) years of experience in healthcare administration, law, corporate governance, risk management, or corporate compliance.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, nonprofit compliance, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Experience researching, interpreting, and applying healthcare laws and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to analyze claims, billing, encounter, and other operational data to identify compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and report-writing skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships with employees at all organizational levels while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Primarily sedentary position requiring extended periods of sitting, computer use, and occasional lifting of up to 5 pounds.
- Occasional overtime and travel throughout Connecticut may be required to meet business needs and deadlines.
Why Join Us
Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center offers a competitive and mission-driven environment with outstanding benefits, including:
- Above-market, competitive salaries
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions and qualified candidates.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
- License reimbursement
- Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment Program may be available for qualified candidates.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is available through qualifying employment.
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with up to 5% match
CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Corporate Compliance and Risk Auditor to join our Compliance team. Reporting to the Chief Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer, this role partners with departments across the organization to conduct compliance audits, perform comprehensive risk assessments, and help ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards.
The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with strong auditing, analytical, and communication skills who thrives in a collaborative environment. This position plays a key role in identifying compliance gaps, evaluating operational risks, and recommending practical solutions that strengthen internal controls, reduce organizational risk, and support a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Arranges and schedules meetings and appointments for the department and compiles and coordinates data as required.
- Assists the Chief Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer in the oversight of the organization’s corporate compliance program.
- Reviews OIG and other Compliance related information on a regular basis and provides the Chief Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer with summary data and action plan when indicated.
- Assists the Chief Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer in developing an internal annual Corporate Compliance Work Plan that identifies potential compliance risk areas as well as incorporates initiatives outlined in the OIG Work Plan.
- Maintains strong awareness of federal and state health care laws and regulations through personal initiative, seminars, training programs and peer contact.
- Assists the Chief Compliance & Risk Officer and the Director of Risk Management conducting regular risk assessments and follow-ups as required.
- Assist the Chief Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer in preparing reports for the CS-HHC Board of Directors.
- Conducts monthly Environment of Care (EOC) rounding at all CS-HHC locations in collaboration with the EOC committee.
- Prepares reports and presents findings from the EOC rounding process to appropriate management and leadership.
- Educates CS-HHC staff on Corporate Compliance and Risk policies and procedures in areas of non-compliance.
- Reviews and analyzes patient medical records and billing documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory and state requirements.
- Collaborates with Operations leadership in reviewing operational practices to ensure safety among patients and staff.
- Assists the Director of Risk and Patient Advocacy in the review, follow-up, and analysis of all CS-HHC incident reports.
- Conducts quarterly patient and employee focus groups with patients and staff from all CS-HHC locations and develops reports to be presented to management.
Perform other, related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Law, Business, or a related field from an accredited college or university required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of corporate compliance experience in a healthcare setting or four (4) years of experience in healthcare administration, law, corporate governance, risk management, or corporate compliance.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, nonprofit compliance, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Experience researching, interpreting, and applying healthcare laws and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to analyze claims, billing, encounter, and other operational data to identify compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and report-writing skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships with employees at all organizational levels while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Primarily sedentary position requiring extended periods of sitting, computer use, and occasional lifting of up to 5 pounds.
- Occasional overtime and travel throughout Connecticut may be required to meet business needs and deadlines.
Why Join Us
Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center offers a competitive and mission-driven environment with outstanding benefits, including:
- Above-market, competitive salaries
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions and qualified candidates.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
- License reimbursement
- Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment Program may be available for qualified candidates.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is available through qualifying employment.
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with up to 5% match
CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Risk And Compliance
Target regulated industries first
Banks, insurance firms, and healthcare companies maintain large compliance departments and file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Regulated industries have structural incentives to sponsor because replacing trained compliance staff mid-project is costly and disruptive.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation requirement
Risk and compliance roles qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires a specific degree. Emphasize your finance, accounting, law, or business degree in applications to reinforce that your background satisfies that requirement directly.
Pursue relevant certifications early
Credentials like FRM, CRCM, or CAMS signal long-term commitment to compliance as a profession. Employers are more likely to sponsor candidates who demonstrate they are building a career, not just filling a temporary role during OPT.
Ask about sponsorship before accepting offers
Compliance hiring timelines often run longer than your OPT authorization window. Confirming sponsorship willingness during the offer stage prevents you from investing months into a role that cannot support your visa status after OPT expires.
Highlight your knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with frameworks like BSA, AML, SOX, or GDPR is a direct differentiator for OPT candidates. Employers hiring for U.S. compliance roles need staff who understand the local regulatory environment, not just general risk concepts.
Use STEM OPT strategically if your degree qualifies
Finance, management information systems, and some business analytics degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. That extension gives you two additional H-1B lottery cycles, significantly improving your odds of securing long-term work authorization.
Risk And Compliance OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Risk and Compliance jobs qualify as specialty occupations for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Most risk and compliance roles qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, accounting, business, or law. The key is that the employer must require that specific degree for the position. Roles like compliance analyst, risk analyst, and AML investigator consistently meet this standard, which matters both for your OPT work authorization and for any future H-1B petition.
Which compliance roles are most likely to lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Roles in financial services compliance, AML and BSA compliance, model risk management, and regulatory affairs tend to attract the most sponsorship activity. Large banks, asset managers, and insurance companies file H-1B petitions for compliance staff regularly because retaining trained employees is operationally valuable. Searching Migrate Mate for risk and compliance positions lets you filter for employers who have sponsored visa holders in the past, which saves significant research time.
Can I work in compliance consulting on OPT?
Yes, but there are restrictions you need to understand. OPT requires that your employment is directly related to your degree field. Consulting arrangements are permitted as long as you have a formal engagement with a client, are paid by the employer of record, and the work aligns with your degree. Self-employment and independent contracting without a sponsoring employer are not permitted under standard F-1 OPT rules.
Does a compliance or risk management degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on how your specific degree is classified. Pure finance and accounting degrees do not typically qualify, but degrees in management information systems, financial engineering, data analytics, or quantitative risk management often appear on the DHS STEM designated degree list. Check your degree's CIP code against the official DHS STEM list and confirm with your DSO before assuming you qualify for the 24-month extension.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B petition?
If you are in cap-gap status because your employer filed an H-1B petition before your OPT expired, you are authorized to continue working until October 1 of that fiscal year. If no petition was filed in time, your employment authorization ends when OPT expires. In that scenario, options include changing to another nonimmigrant status, transferring to a cap-exempt employer, or departing the U.S. and returning on a different visa category if one applies to your situation.