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Subject Matter Expert jobs on OPT require employers to verify that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation, since USCIS scrutinizes advisory and consulting titles closely. Most SME positions in defense, healthcare, and technology do qualify, but your job offer letter needs to specify the degree field required for the role.
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Compensation: $35.00–$42.00 USD per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: On-Call | 0–20 hours per week based on project availability
Help Shape the Future of AI in Finance, Audit & Risk
Volga Partners is seeking experienced finance, audit, insurance, compliance, and legal professionals to join our growing network of on-call AI Evaluation Specialists supporting the development, training, and evaluation of next-generation artificial intelligence models. We're looking for professionals with real-world expertise who can evaluate AI-generated responses, apply critical thinking, and provide high-quality feedback within their area of specialization. Whether your background is in Investment Banking, FP&A, Fixed Income Research, Quantitative Finance, Claims Auditing, Forensic Auditing, Insurance Risk, Contract Compliance, or Commercial Disputes, this is an opportunity to apply your professional expertise in a unique and innovative way while working remotely on a flexible schedule. This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking supplemental income, consulting work, flexible contract assignments, or exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies.
Employment Type
On-Call Temporary Contract Assignment
This is an on-call, project-based contract opportunity supporting ongoing AI training and evaluation initiatives. Candidates selected for this opportunity will become part of Volga Partners' on-call network of subject matter experts. As client projects become available, qualified contributors will be invited to participate based on project requirements, expertise, availability, and performance. Please note this is not a permanent employment position and does not include company-sponsored benefits, paid leave, holiday pay, or guaranteed minimum hours.
Project Availability
Start Date: July 13, 2026
Volga Partners is actively building a network of experienced professionals to support current and future AI evaluation initiatives. Project assignments will vary in duration and workload depending on client demand. Some assignments may require only a few hours, while others may extend over multiple days or weeks. Because this is an on-call opportunity, there is no guarantee of weekly hours. Weekly assignments may range from 0–20 hours, depending on project availability, business needs, and individual performance. Successful contributors may be invited to participate in future AI evaluation projects as they become available.
What You Will Do
- Create and review finance, audit, insurance, compliance, and legal-related prompts, scenarios, and analytical tasks.
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for factual accuracy, reasoning quality, and business relevance.
- Apply your professional expertise to improve AI model performance.
- Review analyses, assumptions, calculations, documentation, and recommendations.
- Identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, logical gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide structured written feedback and quality assessments.
- Collaborate with project teams to maintain high-quality deliverables.
- Meet established productivity, quality, and turnaround expectations.
Areas of Expertise
We are currently seeking professionals with experience in one or more of the following disciplines.
Corporate Finance & Investment
- Investment Banking
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate Finance
- Capital Markets
- Valuation
- Financial Modeling
Operational Finance & FP&A
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Operational Finance & Assurance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Project Financials
- Business Performance Analysis
- Financial Controls
- KPI Reporting
- Strategic Planning
Quantitative Finance
- Quantitative Modeling
- Financial Engineering
- Risk Analytics
- Statistical Analysis
- Derivatives
Fixed Income Research
- Fixed Income Security Analysis
- Credit Research & Issuer Evaluation
- Interest Rate & Yield Curve Analysis
- Bond Valuation
- Macro & Market Research
- Investment Recommendations
- Portfolio Monitoring
Claims Auditing
- Insurance Claims Auditing
- Medical Claims Review
- Workers' Compensation Claims
- Property & Casualty Claims
- Claims Investigation
- Claims Quality Assurance
- Fraud Detection
Forensic Auditing
- Forensic Accounting
- Fraud Investigations
- Financial Investigations
- Internal Controls
- Audit Procedures
- Regulatory Compliance
Insurance Risk
- Insurance Underwriting
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Operational Risk
- Commercial Insurance
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Loss Prevention
Contract Compliance
- Contract Administration
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Contract Review
- Vendor Compliance
- Procurement Compliance
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Policy Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
Commercial Disputes
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Disputes
- Contract Disputes
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Litigation Support
- Corporate Legal Matters
- Legal Analysis
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Law, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience within one or more of the listed finance, audit, insurance, compliance, legal, or risk disciplines.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent written English communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate complex business, financial, audit, compliance, insurance, or legal concepts and clearly explain your reasoning.
- Reliable internet connection.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Preferred
- CFA Charterholder or CFA Candidate
- CPA
- ACCA
- ACA
- CMA
- CIA
- CISA
- MBA (Finance)
- JD
- M.Com or equivalent professional credentials
Experience in one or more of the following is preferred:
- Financial Modeling
- Valuation
- Investment Analysis
- Forecasting
- Auditing
- Insurance
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Legal Analysis
- Reviewing technical reports or research
- AI evaluation, machine learning, or data annotation projects
Compensation & Engagement
- $35.00–$42.00 USD per hour (depending on qualifications and project)
- Fully Remote
- Flexible Schedule
- On-call assignments
- 0–20 hours per week, depending on project availability
- Temporary Contract Opportunity
- Opportunities to participate in future AI evaluation initiatives
Selection Process
Qualified candidates may be invited to complete a brief project-specific assessment or trial task designed to evaluate their subject matter expertise and analytical reasoning. Successful completion of the assessment may qualify candidates for active paid project assignments. Candidates who are not selected for a particular project may still remain in Volga Partners' talent network and be considered for future opportunities that align with their expertise.
Why Join Volga Partners?
- Contribute to cutting-edge AI technologies.
- Apply your professional expertise in an innovative and rapidly growing industry.
- Enjoy the flexibility of fully remote, project-based work.
- Join a global network of experienced finance, audit, insurance, compliance, and legal professionals.
- Work on a variety of AI evaluation initiatives across multiple business domains.
- Receive consideration for future projects based on performance and business needs.
If you are a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and expertise in finance, audit, insurance, compliance, or commercial/legal matters, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing network of AI Evaluation Specialists.
Requirements
Application Requirements
Please Submit
- Updated Resume/CV
- Primary Area of Financial Expertise
- Secondary Area of Expertise (if applicable)
- Total Years of Relevant Experience
- Current State of Residence
- Availability (Hours Per Week)
- Personal Email Address
Location: Pakistan or India (Remote)
Compensation: $35.00–$42.00 USD per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: On-Call | 0–20 hours per week based on project availability
Help Shape the Future of AI in Finance, Audit & Risk
Volga Partners is seeking experienced finance, audit, insurance, compliance, and legal professionals to join our growing network of on-call AI Evaluation Specialists supporting the development, training, and evaluation of next-generation artificial intelligence models. We're looking for professionals with real-world expertise who can evaluate AI-generated responses, apply critical thinking, and provide high-quality feedback within their area of specialization. Whether your background is in Investment Banking, FP&A, Fixed Income Research, Quantitative Finance, Claims Auditing, Forensic Auditing, Insurance Risk, Contract Compliance, or Commercial Disputes, this is an opportunity to apply your professional expertise in a unique and innovative way while working remotely on a flexible schedule. This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking supplemental income, consulting work, flexible contract assignments, or exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies.
Employment Type
On-Call Temporary Contract Assignment
This is an on-call, project-based contract opportunity supporting ongoing AI training and evaluation initiatives. Candidates selected for this opportunity will become part of Volga Partners' on-call network of subject matter experts. As client projects become available, qualified contributors will be invited to participate based on project requirements, expertise, availability, and performance. Please note this is not a permanent employment position and does not include company-sponsored benefits, paid leave, holiday pay, or guaranteed minimum hours.
Project Availability
Start Date: July 13, 2026
Volga Partners is actively building a network of experienced professionals to support current and future AI evaluation initiatives. Project assignments will vary in duration and workload depending on client demand. Some assignments may require only a few hours, while others may extend over multiple days or weeks. Because this is an on-call opportunity, there is no guarantee of weekly hours. Weekly assignments may range from 0–20 hours, depending on project availability, business needs, and individual performance. Successful contributors may be invited to participate in future AI evaluation projects as they become available.
What You Will Do
- Create and review finance, audit, insurance, compliance, and legal-related prompts, scenarios, and analytical tasks.
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for factual accuracy, reasoning quality, and business relevance.
- Apply your professional expertise to improve AI model performance.
- Review analyses, assumptions, calculations, documentation, and recommendations.
- Identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, logical gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide structured written feedback and quality assessments.
- Collaborate with project teams to maintain high-quality deliverables.
- Meet established productivity, quality, and turnaround expectations.
Areas of Expertise
We are currently seeking professionals with experience in one or more of the following disciplines.
Corporate Finance & Investment
- Investment Banking
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate Finance
- Capital Markets
- Valuation
- Financial Modeling
Operational Finance & FP&A
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Operational Finance & Assurance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Project Financials
- Business Performance Analysis
- Financial Controls
- KPI Reporting
- Strategic Planning
Quantitative Finance
- Quantitative Modeling
- Financial Engineering
- Risk Analytics
- Statistical Analysis
- Derivatives
Fixed Income Research
- Fixed Income Security Analysis
- Credit Research & Issuer Evaluation
- Interest Rate & Yield Curve Analysis
- Bond Valuation
- Macro & Market Research
- Investment Recommendations
- Portfolio Monitoring
Claims Auditing
- Insurance Claims Auditing
- Medical Claims Review
- Workers' Compensation Claims
- Property & Casualty Claims
- Claims Investigation
- Claims Quality Assurance
- Fraud Detection
Forensic Auditing
- Forensic Accounting
- Fraud Investigations
- Financial Investigations
- Internal Controls
- Audit Procedures
- Regulatory Compliance
Insurance Risk
- Insurance Underwriting
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Operational Risk
- Commercial Insurance
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Loss Prevention
Contract Compliance
- Contract Administration
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Contract Review
- Vendor Compliance
- Procurement Compliance
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Policy Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
Commercial Disputes
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Disputes
- Contract Disputes
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Litigation Support
- Corporate Legal Matters
- Legal Analysis
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Law, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience within one or more of the listed finance, audit, insurance, compliance, legal, or risk disciplines.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent written English communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate complex business, financial, audit, compliance, insurance, or legal concepts and clearly explain your reasoning.
- Reliable internet connection.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Preferred
- CFA Charterholder or CFA Candidate
- CPA
- ACCA
- ACA
- CMA
- CIA
- CISA
- MBA (Finance)
- JD
- M.Com or equivalent professional credentials
Experience in one or more of the following is preferred:
- Financial Modeling
- Valuation
- Investment Analysis
- Forecasting
- Auditing
- Insurance
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Legal Analysis
- Reviewing technical reports or research
- AI evaluation, machine learning, or data annotation projects
Compensation & Engagement
- $35.00–$42.00 USD per hour (depending on qualifications and project)
- Fully Remote
- Flexible Schedule
- On-call assignments
- 0–20 hours per week, depending on project availability
- Temporary Contract Opportunity
- Opportunities to participate in future AI evaluation initiatives
Selection Process
Qualified candidates may be invited to complete a brief project-specific assessment or trial task designed to evaluate their subject matter expertise and analytical reasoning. Successful completion of the assessment may qualify candidates for active paid project assignments. Candidates who are not selected for a particular project may still remain in Volga Partners' talent network and be considered for future opportunities that align with their expertise.
Why Join Volga Partners?
- Contribute to cutting-edge AI technologies.
- Apply your professional expertise in an innovative and rapidly growing industry.
- Enjoy the flexibility of fully remote, project-based work.
- Join a global network of experienced finance, audit, insurance, compliance, and legal professionals.
- Work on a variety of AI evaluation initiatives across multiple business domains.
- Receive consideration for future projects based on performance and business needs.
If you are a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and expertise in finance, audit, insurance, compliance, or commercial/legal matters, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing network of AI Evaluation Specialists.
Requirements
Application Requirements
Please Submit
- Updated Resume/CV
- Primary Area of Financial Expertise
- Secondary Area of Expertise (if applicable)
- Total Years of Relevant Experience
- Current State of Residence
- Availability (Hours Per Week)
- Personal Email Address
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Subject Matter Expert
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Subject Matter Expert is a broad title, so your offer letter must specify that a bachelor's degree in a particular field is required. Roles tied to engineering, cybersecurity, or life sciences qualify far more reliably than general advisory positions.
Track your OPT end date against your job search timeline
Most SME contract roles take 4 to 8 weeks to finalize. Start your search at least 90 days before your OPT expires so you have enough runway to complete interviews, negotiate terms, and remain in valid status throughout.
Target employers with established visa sponsorship pipelines
Federal contractors, defense primes, and large healthcare systems hire SMEs regularly and have HR infrastructure for H-1B visa sponsorship. Smaller consulting firms may offer the role but lack the legal resources to sponsor you long-term.
Clarify whether the role is W-2 employment or 1099 contracting
OPT requires authorized employment with a specific employer. Independent contractor arrangements on a 1099 basis do not satisfy OPT work authorization requirements. Confirm the role is W-2 before accepting any offer.
Document the connection between your degree and your SME domain
When your employer later files for H-1B sponsorship, USCIS will want proof your expertise derives from formal education. Keep transcripts, certifications, and publications that directly connect your academic background to the subject area you advise on.
Understand how STEM OPT extension eligibility applies to SME roles
If your degree is in a STEM field and your SME role falls under a STEM-designated SOC code, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm the SOC code your employer will use on your I-983 training plan before signing your offer.
Subject Matter Expert OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Subject Matter Expert jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the role meets the specialty occupation standard, meaning it genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. SME positions in cybersecurity, clinical research, engineering, and policy analysis typically qualify. Generic advisory roles that accept any degree field are more likely to face USCIS scrutiny during a later H-1B petition, so the job description matters significantly.
Can I work as a Subject Matter Expert on a contract or consulting basis while on OPT?
Only if the arrangement is structured as W-2 employment with a single authorized employer. Self-employment and independent contracting on a 1099 basis are not permitted under OPT. If you are placed at a client site through a staffing agency, the agency must be your employer of record on your EAD, and the work must be directly related to your degree field.
Where can I find Subject Matter Expert jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting time applying to roles that will not work for your situation. SME openings in defense contracting, healthcare systems, and technology consulting appear regularly, and you can filter by industry and degree field to surface the most relevant matches.
Does a Subject Matter Expert role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the SOC code your employer assigns to the position and whether your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field. Many SME roles in information technology, biomedical research, and data science do qualify. The key document is the I-983 training plan, which your employer must sign. Confirm the SOC code with your employer before your initial OPT period ends to avoid a gap in authorization.
What should I look for in a Subject Matter Expert job offer to ensure it supports future H-1B sponsorship?
The offer letter should state a specific degree requirement in a defined field, not just a general preference for a bachelor's degree. The role should be classified under an SOC code consistent with specialty occupation standards. Employers with prior H-1B filing history in your domain are lower risk. Avoid titles that describe broad advisory work without anchoring the role to a technical or scientific discipline, since those create problems at the petition stage.