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Risk Operations Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in finance, data analytics, or business. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions when tied to quantitative risk work. Your 12-month standard OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension, gives employers a meaningful runway to evaluate you.
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We are seeking a highly motivated Risk Operations Manager to lead our dynamic team in maintaining daily operations and upholding high-performance standards. This role will lead teams within the risk operations organization that may include compliance, payments, identity or other areas within risk. As a key leader, you will collaborate with senior leadership, cross functional teams, product, engineering and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Fraud & Risk Management: Stay ahead of emerging fraud trends by identifying and implementing updates to risk management processes. Provide direction on necessary operational adjustments to mitigate risk effectively.
Team Operations: Monitor and action against established service level agreements and resolution accuracy and quality. Ensure that team is staffed correctly by monitoring case volume and partnering with Workforce Management. Adjust daily work assignments to meet business needs and monitor and approve team schedule changes and requests for time off in accordance with company policies and procedures. Manage audit processes to ensure decision accuracy and policy enforcement. Provide feedback and support to uphold quality standards across internal teams and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partners.
Team Growth and Performance: Ensures team productivity, performance, and production by providing feedback on individual areas of opportunities and ensuring resolution specialists and support leads are supported. Conduct service reviews and delegating work while overseeing its completion. Creating development and improvement strategies for the team while providing direction to leadership on adjusting work environment and tasks. Promoting processes that support associate and customer satisfaction, and reporting areas of associate concern to risk operations management.
Manage Escalations: Resolve escalated contacts by verifying and determining escalation needs for issues while providing direction for handling sensitive contacts. This includes: identifying root cause, impact on business, and key resolution partners for escalated issues; determining resolution options; implementing, or influencing other departments to implement, resolutions; responding to ad hoc requests for information on escalated contact situations; and partnering with key stakeholders to support corporate resolution or action plan.
Data Analysis & Risk Identification: Collect, analyze, and report on risk-related data to identify trends and potential threats. Utilize insights to enhance fraud prevention and mitigate financial, reputational, and operational risks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Risk Operations and key stakeholders, including Business Development, Legal, Product, Engineering, Account Management, and Executive Teams, to align risk strategies with business objectives.
Product & Process Optimization: Partner with product teams to support new initiative rollouts, conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT), identify system bugs, and recommend enhancements to improve risk operations efficiency.
You'll sweep us off our feet if...
1. Leadership: You have the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve SLA goals, provide excellent customer service, and maintain a positive work environment.
2. Communication: You have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with leaders, team members, customers, and other stakeholders.
3. Problem-solving: You have the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement effective resolutions in a timely manner.
4. Customer service: You have a passion for providing exceptional internal and external customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
5. Adaptability: You have the ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and technology in a fast-paced contact center environment.
6. Time management: You have strong time management skills to prioritize tasks, manage workflows, and meet performance targets.
7. Coaching and development: You have the ability to coach and develop team members to improve their performance and achieve their career goals.
8. Quality management: You have knowledge of quality management principles and the ability to implement quality standards and processes to ensure high-quality customer interactions.
9. Performance management: You have the ability to measure and evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback, and make necessary improvements.
10. Compliance: You have a thorough understanding of Walmart's code of conduct and policies, and the ability to ensure that all team members adhere to these standards.
11. Technology proficiency: Familiarity with contact center technology, such as computer telephony integration (CTI) software, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and other relevant tools.
12. Data analysis: The ability to analyze data to identify trends, track performance, and make data-driven decisions to improve contact center operations.
13. Collaboration: The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, such as sales, marketing, and operations, to achieve shared goals.
14. Employee engagement: The ability to foster a positive and engaging work environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.
15. Continuous improvement: You have a commitment to continuous improvement, including staying up to date with industry trends and best practices, to drive operational excellence and improve customer experience.
Qualifications & Skills
Proven experience in risk operations, fraud prevention, or a related field and leading large operational teams.
Strong leadership skills with experience in coaching, performance management, and team development.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Adaptability to a fast-paced and evolving risk environment.
If you are passionate about risk management and leading high-performing teams, we invite you to apply and make an impact in our organization!
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Technology, Communications, or related field and 2 years’ experience in retail management, business, technology, communications, or related area.
Option 2: 4 years’ experience in business, technology, communications, or related area.
1 year's supervisory experience.
3 years’ experience in customer service/contact center or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Leading a cross-functional team, Project Management
Primary Location
1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Risk Operations Manager to lead our dynamic team in maintaining daily operations and upholding high-performance standards. This role will lead teams within the risk operations organization that may include compliance, payments, identity or other areas within risk. As a key leader, you will collaborate with senior leadership, cross functional teams, product, engineering and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Fraud & Risk Management: Stay ahead of emerging fraud trends by identifying and implementing updates to risk management processes. Provide direction on necessary operational adjustments to mitigate risk effectively.
Team Operations: Monitor and action against established service level agreements and resolution accuracy and quality. Ensure that team is staffed correctly by monitoring case volume and partnering with Workforce Management. Adjust daily work assignments to meet business needs and monitor and approve team schedule changes and requests for time off in accordance with company policies and procedures. Manage audit processes to ensure decision accuracy and policy enforcement. Provide feedback and support to uphold quality standards across internal teams and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partners.
Team Growth and Performance: Ensures team productivity, performance, and production by providing feedback on individual areas of opportunities and ensuring resolution specialists and support leads are supported. Conduct service reviews and delegating work while overseeing its completion. Creating development and improvement strategies for the team while providing direction to leadership on adjusting work environment and tasks. Promoting processes that support associate and customer satisfaction, and reporting areas of associate concern to risk operations management.
Manage Escalations: Resolve escalated contacts by verifying and determining escalation needs for issues while providing direction for handling sensitive contacts. This includes: identifying root cause, impact on business, and key resolution partners for escalated issues; determining resolution options; implementing, or influencing other departments to implement, resolutions; responding to ad hoc requests for information on escalated contact situations; and partnering with key stakeholders to support corporate resolution or action plan.
Data Analysis & Risk Identification: Collect, analyze, and report on risk-related data to identify trends and potential threats. Utilize insights to enhance fraud prevention and mitigate financial, reputational, and operational risks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Risk Operations and key stakeholders, including Business Development, Legal, Product, Engineering, Account Management, and Executive Teams, to align risk strategies with business objectives.
Product & Process Optimization: Partner with product teams to support new initiative rollouts, conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT), identify system bugs, and recommend enhancements to improve risk operations efficiency.
You'll sweep us off our feet if...
1. Leadership: You have the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve SLA goals, provide excellent customer service, and maintain a positive work environment.
2. Communication: You have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with leaders, team members, customers, and other stakeholders.
3. Problem-solving: You have the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement effective resolutions in a timely manner.
4. Customer service: You have a passion for providing exceptional internal and external customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
5. Adaptability: You have the ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and technology in a fast-paced contact center environment.
6. Time management: You have strong time management skills to prioritize tasks, manage workflows, and meet performance targets.
7. Coaching and development: You have the ability to coach and develop team members to improve their performance and achieve their career goals.
8. Quality management: You have knowledge of quality management principles and the ability to implement quality standards and processes to ensure high-quality customer interactions.
9. Performance management: You have the ability to measure and evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback, and make necessary improvements.
10. Compliance: You have a thorough understanding of Walmart's code of conduct and policies, and the ability to ensure that all team members adhere to these standards.
11. Technology proficiency: Familiarity with contact center technology, such as computer telephony integration (CTI) software, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and other relevant tools.
12. Data analysis: The ability to analyze data to identify trends, track performance, and make data-driven decisions to improve contact center operations.
13. Collaboration: The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, such as sales, marketing, and operations, to achieve shared goals.
14. Employee engagement: The ability to foster a positive and engaging work environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.
15. Continuous improvement: You have a commitment to continuous improvement, including staying up to date with industry trends and best practices, to drive operational excellence and improve customer experience.
Qualifications & Skills
Proven experience in risk operations, fraud prevention, or a related field and leading large operational teams.
Strong leadership skills with experience in coaching, performance management, and team development.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Adaptability to a fast-paced and evolving risk environment.
If you are passionate about risk management and leading high-performing teams, we invite you to apply and make an impact in our organization!
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Technology, Communications, or related field and 2 years’ experience in retail management, business, technology, communications, or related area.
Option 2: 4 years’ experience in business, technology, communications, or related area.
1 year's supervisory experience.
3 years’ experience in customer service/contact center or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Leading a cross-functional team, Project Management
Primary Location
1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Risk Operations Specialist
Lead with your quantitative skills
Risk Operations roles prioritize candidates who can analyze data, model exposure, and flag anomalies. Highlight coursework or projects involving statistics, SQL, Python, or risk frameworks. Employers weigh technical ability heavily when deciding whether to sponsor OPT students.
Target STEM-designated programs first
If your degree is in a STEM field like data science, finance engineering, or applied mathematics, you qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. This significantly increases your appeal to employers who want longer hiring runways before committing to H-1B visa sponsorship.
Understand how your role fits specialty occupation criteria
Risk Operations Specialist roles typically qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes because they require a degree in a specific analytical or financial field. Knowing this helps you speak confidently to employers about long-term visa pathways beyond OPT.
Apply early in the OPT authorization window
Start your job search before your OPT start date. Risk Operations teams often run multi-stage hiring processes involving compliance reviews and background checks, which can take four to eight weeks. Beginning early ensures you have authorized employment lined up without gaps.
Focus on industries with established OPT hiring infrastructure
Financial services firms, fintech companies, and large banks have dedicated immigration teams experienced with OPT and H-1B transitions. These employers are far less likely to reject a candidate simply because of visa status compared to smaller organizations without prior experience.
Be transparent about your OPT timeline during interviews
Proactively telling employers your OPT expiration date and STEM extension eligibility avoids surprises later in the process. Employers appreciate candidates who understand their own authorization timeline and can clearly explain what sponsorship would look like down the road.
Risk Operations Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Risk Operations Specialist jobs typically sponsor OPT students?
Many do, particularly at financial institutions, fintech companies, and large enterprises with dedicated HR and immigration teams. Risk Operations roles are viewed as technical and degree-specific, which makes employers more willing to invest in OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively open to OPT, so you can focus your search on realistic opportunities rather than applying broadly.
Does a Risk Operations Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title alone. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, or financial engineering, and your role involves quantitative risk work, you likely qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Your DSO and employer must both confirm eligibility before you apply through your school.
Can I start a Risk Operations Specialist job before my OPT EAD card arrives?
No. Your EAD card must be in hand and your OPT start date must have passed before you begin working. Risk Operations employers in financial services often run compliance and background checks that take weeks, so coordinate your start date carefully with HR. Do not agree to an earlier start date than your EAD authorizes, even informally.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change roles within the same company?
Your OPT authorization is tied to your degree field, not a specific job title or department. A lateral move into a different risk function at the same employer is generally fine as long as the new role still relates to your degree program. However, if the role changes significantly, notify your DSO to confirm the move doesn't jeopardize your authorized employment status.
How long does the OPT unemployment limit give me between Risk Operations jobs?
Standard OPT allows a cumulative 90 days of unemployment. STEM OPT extension holders are limited to 150 days total across both periods combined, not 150 additional days. If a Risk Operations position falls through late in the hiring process, that gap counts toward your limit. Track your dates carefully and continue active job searching to stay within the threshold.