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Third Party Risk Management jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in finance, information security, or business analytics. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and the field's growth across banking, tech, and healthcare means consistent demand for OPT-eligible candidates.
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About the Team
The USDS Security - Risk & Compliance team is responsible for managing USDS security compliance in accordance with US compliance requirements and objectives, and providing industry leading governance, risk, and compliance services. The core service offerings include: Compliance & Security Risk Management, Controls & Compliance Framework, Security Compliance Policies, Charters, & Protocols, Vendor Program & Third-Party Risk Management, Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) Platform, and Security & Compliance Behavior & Culture. This role is within the Third Party Risk Management vertical.
About the Role
As a Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) analyst, you will be a subject matter expert and liaison between USDS and the lines of business as it pertains to vendor compliance screening, issues and vulnerability management, and cross-functional security and privacy control assurance. You will be responsible for owning and managing daily operations of assigned vendor compliance assessment coordination, technical writing, and USDS Vendor Lifecycle management. Within this role, you will closely coordinate with USDS Procurement and Legal teams to ensure USDS Vendor Program and Procurement Policies requirements are implemented, enforced and communicated to business owners, program managers and other applicable internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating between USDS TPRM, Procurement, and Legal operations about vendor lifecycle management, contract clauses verification and compliance assessment procedures
- Technical writing and communication between cross-functional teams and Non-USDS lines of business
- Validating vendor compliance screening assessments
- Reporting vendor security risk assessments for authorized and rejected vendors
- Coordinating between USDS Risk Management, Global Security Organization, and other applicable internal teams on unresolved findings and vulnerability management
- Enhancing USDS TPRM standard operating procedure as it pertains to emerging threats and USDS Vendor Program policy requirements
- Validating security standard controls and audits as applicable to the overall USDS TPRM program and process
- Managing assessment lifecycles and dashboard reporting
- Coordinating and executing assessments for site visit assessments (physical and remote) and reporting related to TikTok USDS data centers and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in risk management or equivalent privacy, security, compliance, project management, or like discipline from an accredited college
- 3+ years of third party risk management or related privacy/security experience
- Technical writing and verbal communication skills that enable executive reporting on Third Party Risk metrics
- Findings and vulnerability management experience related to the resolution and/or remediation of web vulnerabilities, bugs, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
- Critical thinking and analytical decision making skills to forecast issues, events and/or risks pertaining to TPRM
Preferred Qualifications
- Supply Chain risk management experience related to software and hardware solutions/tooling to include but not limited to Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis
- Contract clause verification pertaining to security, privacy and business resilience controls
- Experience implementing vendor lifecycle procedures including Onboarding, Ongoing Monitoring and Offboarding requirements
- Experience with TPRM incident event management, policy development, enhancement and awareness
- Experience with OFAC Sanctions and foreign ownership compliance assessments
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $88,920 - $176,400 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Responsibilities
About the Team
The USDS Security - Risk & Compliance team is responsible for managing USDS security compliance in accordance with US compliance requirements and objectives, and providing industry leading governance, risk, and compliance services. The core service offerings include: Compliance & Security Risk Management, Controls & Compliance Framework, Security Compliance Policies, Charters, & Protocols, Vendor Program & Third-Party Risk Management, Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) Platform, and Security & Compliance Behavior & Culture. This role is within the Third Party Risk Management vertical.
About the Role
As a Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) analyst, you will be a subject matter expert and liaison between USDS and the lines of business as it pertains to vendor compliance screening, issues and vulnerability management, and cross-functional security and privacy control assurance. You will be responsible for owning and managing daily operations of assigned vendor compliance assessment coordination, technical writing, and USDS Vendor Lifecycle management. Within this role, you will closely coordinate with USDS Procurement and Legal teams to ensure USDS Vendor Program and Procurement Policies requirements are implemented, enforced and communicated to business owners, program managers and other applicable internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating between USDS TPRM, Procurement, and Legal operations about vendor lifecycle management, contract clauses verification and compliance assessment procedures
- Technical writing and communication between cross-functional teams and Non-USDS lines of business
- Validating vendor compliance screening assessments
- Reporting vendor security risk assessments for authorized and rejected vendors
- Coordinating between USDS Risk Management, Global Security Organization, and other applicable internal teams on unresolved findings and vulnerability management
- Enhancing USDS TPRM standard operating procedure as it pertains to emerging threats and USDS Vendor Program policy requirements
- Validating security standard controls and audits as applicable to the overall USDS TPRM program and process
- Managing assessment lifecycles and dashboard reporting
- Coordinating and executing assessments for site visit assessments (physical and remote) and reporting related to TikTok USDS data centers and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in risk management or equivalent privacy, security, compliance, project management, or like discipline from an accredited college
- 3+ years of third party risk management or related privacy/security experience
- Technical writing and verbal communication skills that enable executive reporting on Third Party Risk metrics
- Findings and vulnerability management experience related to the resolution and/or remediation of web vulnerabilities, bugs, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
- Critical thinking and analytical decision making skills to forecast issues, events and/or risks pertaining to TPRM
Preferred Qualifications
- Supply Chain risk management experience related to software and hardware solutions/tooling to include but not limited to Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis
- Contract clause verification pertaining to security, privacy and business resilience controls
- Experience implementing vendor lifecycle procedures including Onboarding, Ongoing Monitoring and Offboarding requirements
- Experience with TPRM incident event management, policy development, enhancement and awareness
- Experience with OFAC Sanctions and foreign ownership compliance assessments
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $88,920 - $176,400 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Third Party Risk Management
Target regulated industries first
Banks, insurance companies, and healthcare systems face strict third-party oversight requirements, which means dedicated TPRM teams and higher sponsorship budgets. These employers are far more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes than smaller firms.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
TPRM roles typically require a degree in finance, information systems, risk management, or a related field. Explicitly connect your coursework to vendor risk, cybersecurity frameworks, or compliance in your resume and cover letter to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Get familiar with TPRM frameworks before interviews
Employers expect fluency with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. Demonstrating working knowledge of these standards signals you can contribute immediately, which matters more to sponsoring employers who want to justify the investment.
Highlight any internship or project exposure to vendor assessments
Direct experience with vendor questionnaires, due diligence reviews, or contract risk analysis makes you a stronger hire. Even academic projects involving third-party risk or supply chain analysis can differentiate you from candidates without domain exposure.
Start your job search well before your OPT expiration
TPRM hiring processes at larger financial institutions can take 60 to 90 days from application to offer. Starting your search at least four months before your OPT end date gives you enough runway to complete the process and file any STEM extension paperwork if needed.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly TPRM openings
Not every TPRM job posting mentions visa sponsorship, which wastes time. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers actively open to OPT candidates, so you can focus your energy on opportunities where your work authorization status won't disqualify you upfront.
Third Party Risk Management OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Third Party Risk Management roles qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. TPRM positions typically qualify under F-1 OPT because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like finance, information systems, or risk management, which meets the specialty occupation standard. If your degree is in a STEM-designated program, such as information security or data analytics, you may also be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization after graduation.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor OPT students for TPRM roles?
Large financial institutions, major consulting firms, and enterprise technology companies are the most consistent sponsors for TPRM positions. These organizations operate under heavy regulatory scrutiny, which creates ongoing demand for risk professionals and the institutional infrastructure to manage visa sponsorship. Community banks or early-stage startups rarely have the legal and HR resources to support OPT or H-1B visa sponsorship for this type of role. Browse Migrate Mate to find TPRM openings at employers that have a track record of hiring OPT candidates.
Can I work as a TPRM contractor or consultant on OPT?
You can work for a consulting firm as a W-2 employee and be placed with client companies, and that generally complies with OPT rules because your employer of record is the staffing or consulting firm. However, self-employment and independent contracting arrangements do not satisfy OPT employment requirements. USCIS requires a verifiable employer-employee relationship, so avoid 1099 or freelance structures during your OPT period.
What TPRM certifications improve my chances of getting sponsored?
Certifications like the Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), CISA, or CRISC signal to employers that you have domain-specific knowledge, which strengthens the case for sponsorship. STEM-adjacent credentials in cybersecurity or data analysis can also help if your underlying degree qualifies you for a STEM OPT extension. Certifications alone won't drive a sponsorship decision, but they do make you a more competitive candidate when employers are weighing the cost of sponsoring someone.
How should I address my OPT status when applying for TPRM jobs?
Be straightforward on applications. If a form asks about work authorization, indicate that you're authorized to work on OPT and note your authorization end date. Avoid leaving this field blank or vague, as it creates uncertainty that often leads to early rejections. If the role qualifies for STEM OPT and your degree is in an eligible field, mention that your authorization can extend to three years. Bringing this up proactively during initial recruiter conversations demonstrates transparency and reduces friction later in the process.