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Risk Data Analyst roles in financial risk modeling, credit analytics, and regulatory reporting sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility. Your STEM degree unlocks a 24-month extension beyond initial OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and signs your I-983 training plan.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: 9 Mar 2026
Location: Jacksonville, FL, US, 32256
Company: Paysafe
Risk Strategy Data Analyst
The Strategic Risk Data Analyst will be responsible for conceptualizing and developing data-driven risk solutions by applying advanced analytical techniques. This individual will play a critical role in the Global Risk Analytics team and identify emerging trends in consumer & merchant risk profiles and translate those findings into actionable insights.
Responsibilities
- Develop automated executive and management level portfolio reporting
- Support all business units within the Risk Department in creating and maintaining operational reporting and Dashboards
- Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all data related to the Risk department
- Use advanced analytics to generate actionable insights and develop risk strategies to drive portfolio growth while mitigating risk
- Produce forecasting models, analysis, and recommendations to understand and mitigate risk potential vulnerabilities
- Analyse and proactively identify emerging risk trends and adapt existing strategies and methodologies accordingly
- Perform root-cause analysis to significant changes in KPIs
- Perform in-depth data analysis on risk profiles of consumers accounts and prior losses to identify new actionable trends
- Conduct exploratory analyses to identify key triggers of consumers and transaction behaviour that can be leveraged strategically
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science or any other quantitative discipline; Master’s degree is a plus
- 3+ years of experience, preferably in a data analytics, or relevant area
- Advanced SQL knowledge is a must, preferably experience in Snowflake
- Experience in at least one scripting language such as R or Python is a plus
- Experience with report analysis and development using business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Looker is a plus
- Able to multitask and work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced and evolving environment
- Excellent communication abilities and compelling presentation skills
Tools
- Advanced SQL knowledge is a must, preferably experience in Snowflake or BigQuery
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau
- Experience in Statistical software
Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville
Date: 9 Mar 2026
Location: Jacksonville, FL, US, 32256
Company: Paysafe
Risk Strategy Data Analyst
The Strategic Risk Data Analyst will be responsible for conceptualizing and developing data-driven risk solutions by applying advanced analytical techniques. This individual will play a critical role in the Global Risk Analytics team and identify emerging trends in consumer & merchant risk profiles and translate those findings into actionable insights.
Responsibilities
- Develop automated executive and management level portfolio reporting
- Support all business units within the Risk Department in creating and maintaining operational reporting and Dashboards
- Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all data related to the Risk department
- Use advanced analytics to generate actionable insights and develop risk strategies to drive portfolio growth while mitigating risk
- Produce forecasting models, analysis, and recommendations to understand and mitigate risk potential vulnerabilities
- Analyse and proactively identify emerging risk trends and adapt existing strategies and methodologies accordingly
- Perform root-cause analysis to significant changes in KPIs
- Perform in-depth data analysis on risk profiles of consumers accounts and prior losses to identify new actionable trends
- Conduct exploratory analyses to identify key triggers of consumers and transaction behaviour that can be leveraged strategically
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science or any other quantitative discipline; Master’s degree is a plus
- 3+ years of experience, preferably in a data analytics, or relevant area
- Advanced SQL knowledge is a must, preferably experience in Snowflake
- Experience in at least one scripting language such as R or Python is a plus
- Experience with report analysis and development using business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Looker is a plus
- Able to multitask and work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced and evolving environment
- Excellent communication abilities and compelling presentation skills
Tools
- Advanced SQL knowledge is a must, preferably experience in Snowflake or BigQuery
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau
- Experience in Statistical software
Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Risk Data Analyst
Check E-Verify status before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension start date. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment status, and ask HR for their E-Verify company ID during the offer stage.
Frame your risk modeling skills around regulatory data
Hiring managers for Risk Data Analyst roles prioritize candidates who've worked with Basel III, CCAR, or DFAST data structures. Tailor your resume to show proficiency in SQL, Python, and regulatory reporting frameworks before you start targeting financial institutions.
Target firms with active LCA filings in risk functions
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history in risk and data analytics roles, so you're applying only to companies that have already demonstrated a pattern of hiring international candidates in this function.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before your start date
The I-983 must specify your learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. Align these details with your offer letter before day one, since your DSO needs a completed plan to recommend the STEM OPT extension to USCIS.
Apply early to protect your cap-gap if H-1B is next
If your STEM OPT ends during an H-1B petition cycle, cap-gap protection extends your authorization only if your employer files a timely H-1B petition. Coordinate with your employer on filing deadlines so there's no gap between your OPT expiration and H-1B status.
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Find Risk Data Analyst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Data Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer is E-Verify enrolled and your degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code. Risk Data Analyst positions typically fall under data science, statistics, mathematics, or computer science programs. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree program is STEM-designated before you file the extension with USCIS.
What should the I-983 training plan include for a Risk Data Analyst?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, such as applying statistical modeling or programming to credit risk, market risk, or regulatory capital calculations. It must name a qualified supervisor, define performance metrics, and explain how the day-to-day work advances your practical STEM skills beyond what classroom training provided.
How do I confirm a potential employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Search the official E-Verify employer search by company name before accepting any offer. Enrollment is a strict requirement for STEM OPT, not an employer preference. If the company doesn't appear in the E-Verify search, they're ineligible to hire you on STEM OPT, and no exception exists regardless of company size or industry.
How does cap-gap work if my STEM OPT expires during an H-1B filing cycle?
Cap-gap automatically extends your OPT authorization if your employer files a timely, properly selected H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires. Authorization continues until October 1 of the fiscal year the H-1B takes effect. You can't work beyond your OPT end date without a pending H-1B petition filed during the regular cap season.
Where can I find Risk Data Analyst jobs that accept STEM OPT candidates?
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