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Risk Compliance Analyst jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students, particularly those with degrees in finance, business, law, or a related field. Many financial institutions and consulting firms sponsor H-1B visas, making this a strong long-term path. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you real time to build a compliance career.
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Get Access To All JobsTECHNOLOGY RISK & COMPLIANCE ANALYST
Information Services Department
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented, dedicated and highly motivated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.
The firm is seeking a Technology Risk & Compliance Analyst, reporting to the Technology Risk & Compliance Manager. The Technology Risk & Compliance Analyst will work with clients, external vendors and internal business units to support the firm’s risk management activities. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as are excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Client Security Assessment Support:
- Respond promptly to inquiries from clients and prospective clients for security information
- Track and coordinate the completion of security assessment questionnaires and open issues
- Work with matter teams, GCO, IS and other departments to gather information and resolve issues and ensure that client compliance requirements are met
Firm External Security Assessment Support (ISO27001, financial software audit, others):
- Schedule and participate in activities to maintain the firm’s ISO27001 certification
- Coordinate periodic reviews of risk management policies and procedures
- Gather evidence to support external ISO and client audits
Vendor Risk Management:
- Create and maintain robust inventory of key firm services providers to support the firm's efforts to ensure that risks associated with service providers are identified, evaluated and controlled
- Work with business units to maintain up-to-date documentation of current vendor relationships
- Conduct vendor risk assessments of high-risk vendors
- Track and coordinate the resolution of vendor remediations
- Work with GCO to ensure that contract reviews are performed according to best practices
Firm Internal Compliance Reviews:
- Work with IS management, firm management and business units across the firm to develop risk management policies, procedures and training materials
- Conduct periodic access reviews for IS; train and support other departments in conducting access reviews and other risk mitigation measures required by policy
- Conduct internal reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with firm policies
General:
- Keep up with current standards and best practices in the industry
- Suggest and draft improvements to firm policies, procedures and controls
- Other related duties and projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional experience
- Three or more years of administrative support and/or project coordination experience in law firm or similar environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks
- Demonstrated ability to learn new software and processes
- Strong Excel skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with IT security auditing, security risk assessments, or IT compliance
- Experience writing policies, procedures and/or technical documentation
- Exposure to/knowledge of ISO27001 and related standards and information security best practices, operational risk management best practices
- Familiarity with VRM or GRC tools
- Familiarity with generative AI tools
TO APPLY:
A resume is required to apply for this position. Please tell us your salary requirements and where you saw this position posted. Send required materials to:
Human Resources
jferrigno@debevoise.com
TTY only: 212.909.7388
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.
TECHNOLOGY RISK & COMPLIANCE ANALYST
Information Services Department
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented, dedicated and highly motivated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.
The firm is seeking a Technology Risk & Compliance Analyst, reporting to the Technology Risk & Compliance Manager. The Technology Risk & Compliance Analyst will work with clients, external vendors and internal business units to support the firm’s risk management activities. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as are excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Client Security Assessment Support:
- Respond promptly to inquiries from clients and prospective clients for security information
- Track and coordinate the completion of security assessment questionnaires and open issues
- Work with matter teams, GCO, IS and other departments to gather information and resolve issues and ensure that client compliance requirements are met
Firm External Security Assessment Support (ISO27001, financial software audit, others):
- Schedule and participate in activities to maintain the firm’s ISO27001 certification
- Coordinate periodic reviews of risk management policies and procedures
- Gather evidence to support external ISO and client audits
Vendor Risk Management:
- Create and maintain robust inventory of key firm services providers to support the firm's efforts to ensure that risks associated with service providers are identified, evaluated and controlled
- Work with business units to maintain up-to-date documentation of current vendor relationships
- Conduct vendor risk assessments of high-risk vendors
- Track and coordinate the resolution of vendor remediations
- Work with GCO to ensure that contract reviews are performed according to best practices
Firm Internal Compliance Reviews:
- Work with IS management, firm management and business units across the firm to develop risk management policies, procedures and training materials
- Conduct periodic access reviews for IS; train and support other departments in conducting access reviews and other risk mitigation measures required by policy
- Conduct internal reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with firm policies
General:
- Keep up with current standards and best practices in the industry
- Suggest and draft improvements to firm policies, procedures and controls
- Other related duties and projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional experience
- Three or more years of administrative support and/or project coordination experience in law firm or similar environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks
- Demonstrated ability to learn new software and processes
- Strong Excel skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with IT security auditing, security risk assessments, or IT compliance
- Experience writing policies, procedures and/or technical documentation
- Exposure to/knowledge of ISO27001 and related standards and information security best practices, operational risk management best practices
- Familiarity with VRM or GRC tools
- Familiarity with generative AI tools
TO APPLY:
A resume is required to apply for this position. Please tell us your salary requirements and where you saw this position posted. Send required materials to:
Human Resources
jferrigno@debevoise.com
TTY only: 212.909.7388
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Risk Compliance Analyst
Target regulated industries first
Banks, insurance companies, and asset managers face strict regulatory requirements and hire compliance analysts regularly. These employers have established visa sponsorship infrastructure and are far more likely to support H-1B sponsorship after your OPT period ends.
Highlight your degree field on applications
Risk compliance is a specialty occupation requiring a relevant degree, typically in finance, accounting, economics, or business. Explicitly connecting your coursework to compliance frameworks like SOX, BSA, or AML strengthens your application and supports future visa sponsorship eligibility.
Pursue relevant certifications early
Credentials like CRCM, CAMS, or CFE signal commitment to the compliance field and differentiate you from other OPT candidates. Hiring managers in regulated industries treat certifications as evidence of specialized knowledge, which also reinforces the specialty occupation argument for H-1B.
Ask about sponsorship before accepting an offer
Compliance roles at smaller firms may lack experience sponsoring international employees. Confirm the employer has sponsored H-1B workers before and is willing to do so for this role, ideally before you invest time in a lengthy interview process.
Explore STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as financial risk management or applied economics, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. This gives you three years total to find a sponsor, significantly improving your odds in a competitive H-1B lottery environment.
Build experience with compliance technology tools
Employers increasingly value analysts who can work with GRC platforms, transaction monitoring software, or data analytics tools. Hands-on experience with these systems makes you more hireable and signals the technical depth that strengthens specialty occupation classification for sponsorship purposes.
Risk Compliance Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Risk Compliance Analyst on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. Risk Compliance Analyst positions typically qualify under finance, business, accounting, or economics degrees. Your employment must be in a role that uses the knowledge from your degree, which most compliance positions at regulated firms clearly satisfy.
Do Risk Compliance Analyst employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly large financial institutions, consulting firms, and fintech companies. Compliance is a recognized specialty occupation because it requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Employers in banking and financial services tend to have established legal teams familiar with H-1B sponsorship, making them safer bets than smaller firms with no sponsorship history. Browse OPT-friendly compliance roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with active sponsorship track records.
Does a Risk Compliance Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as financial engineering, applied mathematics, or management information systems, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension even in a compliance role. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM list to confirm eligibility before applying.
What compliance certifications help OPT students get hired?
CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is highly valued for AML and BSA-focused roles. CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) is recognized across banking compliance broadly. CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) applies well to risk and fraud compliance positions. Pursuing any of these during your OPT period signals long-term commitment and strengthens the specialty occupation case for future H-1B sponsorship.
How should I handle gaps in OPT employment as a Risk Compliance Analyst?
OPT regulations allow up to 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT, or 150 days if you have a STEM extension. Compliance hiring can move slowly due to background check requirements, so plan your job search early. Any period between roles counts toward your unemployment limit, so staying proactive is essential to maintaining valid F-1 status.