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Assistant Vice President roles in finance, banking, and corporate management qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's economist, accountant, and management consultant categories. Canadian citizens can enter at the border same day; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Serves as the senior-most legal and compliance leader for the Allegiance business, acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and a key member of the executive team. Partners with Cigna legal counsel and enterprise leadership to proactively manage legal, regulatory, contractual, and enterprise risk matters enabling strategic objectives while protecting the organization’s reputation and fiduciary obligations. Demonstrates executive professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in all interactions with employees, clients, regulators, vendors, and the public, and serves as a visible role model for the Company.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic, practical legal counsel to senior leadership across business lines, balancing risk with business priorities
- Lead legal and regulatory support, including monitoring developments and serving as a key liaison with regulators and external partners
- Oversee outside counsel engagement, performance, and spend to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal services
- Provide legal and compliance guidance across core functions, including sales, client onboarding, RFPs, contracting, and operations
- Review, draft, and negotiate complex agreements (e.g., vendor, provider, BAAs, licensing) and establish contracting standards
- Support corporate governance and entity management activities, including filings and documentation
- Oversee regulatory inquiries, complaints, and data requests, ensuring accurate and timely responses
- Provide legal oversight for key operational areas (e.g., appeals, subrogation, overpayments, Medicare secondary payer matters)
- Partner with business leaders to resolve escalated client issues and ensure compliant, risk-aligned outcomes
- Lead and enhance the compliance program, including HIPAA Privacy and Security, training, monitoring, investigations, and incident response
- Support accreditation and audit readiness efforts (e.g., URAC) and policy governance
- Lead and develop Legal and Compliance team members, including direct oversight of the Compliance Director
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- JD required
- 10+ years of progressive legal experience, with significant experience within a TPA, health plan, or highly regulated healthcare environment required
- Direct TPA experience strongly preferred, with demonstrated understanding of operations, regulatory requirements, and client-facing dynamics
- Proven experience leading and developing teams, including ability to coach, influence, and drive performance
- Demonstrated executive presence, with ability to effectively engage, influence, and advise senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, insurance/TPA operations, contracting, employment law)
- Experience supporting or leading compliance programs, including policy development, training, monitoring, and investigations
- Exceptional judgment and ability to provide practical, risk-based legal guidance in a complex environment
- Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive matters
This is a remote role with periodic travel expected (monthly and quarterly) for team meetings, leadership engagement, and key business needs.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $171,800 - $286,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.
BENEFITS
At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
ABOUT CIGNA HEALTHCARE
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
INTRODUCTION
Serves as the senior-most legal and compliance leader for the Allegiance business, acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and a key member of the executive team. Partners with Cigna legal counsel and enterprise leadership to proactively manage legal, regulatory, contractual, and enterprise risk matters enabling strategic objectives while protecting the organization’s reputation and fiduciary obligations. Demonstrates executive professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in all interactions with employees, clients, regulators, vendors, and the public, and serves as a visible role model for the Company.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic, practical legal counsel to senior leadership across business lines, balancing risk with business priorities
- Lead legal and regulatory support, including monitoring developments and serving as a key liaison with regulators and external partners
- Oversee outside counsel engagement, performance, and spend to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal services
- Provide legal and compliance guidance across core functions, including sales, client onboarding, RFPs, contracting, and operations
- Review, draft, and negotiate complex agreements (e.g., vendor, provider, BAAs, licensing) and establish contracting standards
- Support corporate governance and entity management activities, including filings and documentation
- Oversee regulatory inquiries, complaints, and data requests, ensuring accurate and timely responses
- Provide legal oversight for key operational areas (e.g., appeals, subrogation, overpayments, Medicare secondary payer matters)
- Partner with business leaders to resolve escalated client issues and ensure compliant, risk-aligned outcomes
- Lead and enhance the compliance program, including HIPAA Privacy and Security, training, monitoring, investigations, and incident response
- Support accreditation and audit readiness efforts (e.g., URAC) and policy governance
- Lead and develop Legal and Compliance team members, including direct oversight of the Compliance Director
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- JD required
- 10+ years of progressive legal experience, with significant experience within a TPA, health plan, or highly regulated healthcare environment required
- Direct TPA experience strongly preferred, with demonstrated understanding of operations, regulatory requirements, and client-facing dynamics
- Proven experience leading and developing teams, including ability to coach, influence, and drive performance
- Demonstrated executive presence, with ability to effectively engage, influence, and advise senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, insurance/TPA operations, contracting, employment law)
- Experience supporting or leading compliance programs, including policy development, training, monitoring, and investigations
- Exceptional judgment and ability to provide practical, risk-based legal guidance in a complex environment
- Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive matters
This is a remote role with periodic travel expected (monthly and quarterly) for team meetings, leadership engagement, and key business needs.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $171,800 - $286,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.
BENEFITS
At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
ABOUT CIGNA HEALTHCARE
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Assistant Vice President
Match your credentials to a qualifying TN category
AVP titles span multiple TN visa categories depending on the actual duties. A finance-focused AVP may qualify under Economist or Accountant, while a strategy role fits Management Consultant. Get your degree evaluated before targeting employers to avoid misclassification at the border.
Target banks and financial firms experienced with visa sponsorship
Large financial institutions and regional banks frequently sponsor work visas for AVP roles because they understand the sponsorship process and have internal immigration teams. Focus your search on employers with recent visa filings rather than those sponsoring visa workers for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to find AVP roles with TN sponsorship
Searching broadly for AVP openings buries you in listings from employers unfamiliar with TN eligibility. Migrate Mate filters specifically for TN visa sponsorship, so you spend time applying to roles where the employer is already prepared to support your status.
Prepare a TN support letter before your offer stage
Canadian professionals entering at a port of entry need a support letter from the employer detailing your AVP duties, the qualifying TN category, and your degree alignment. Draft a template with your future employer during negotiations so nothing delays your start date.
Clarify whether your AVP role involves third-party client work
Management Consultant TN approvals can draw scrutiny when the role involves placing you at a client site rather than working directly for the sponsoring employer. CBP officers assess who controls your daily work, so your support letter must describe the employer relationship precisely.
Negotiate a TN renewal timeline into your employment terms
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals, but each renewal requires active employer sponsorship. Confirm before signing that your employer has a documented process for renewing TN petitions so continuity of your status isn't left to chance.
Assistant Vice President TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Vice President role qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on your actual duties, not your title. AVP roles can qualify under the Management Consultant, Economist, or Accountant TN categories if the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and the daily responsibilities align with that category's definition. A generic AVP title without a clear professional category won't qualify on its own.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for AVP positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, meaning you can start as soon as your employer has the paperwork ready. H-1B visa requires entering a randomized lottery each spring, and selection isn't guaranteed. For AVP roles that fit a TN category, TN sponsorship is faster and more predictable than waiting on H-1B lottery results.
Where can I find Assistant Vice President jobs that sponsor TN visas?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, making it difficult to identify which AVP openings are open to TN candidates. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter for TN-eligible roles so you target employers already prepared to sponsor USMCA professionals rather than cold-pitching employers unfamiliar with the process.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN sponsorship for an AVP role?
Yes, but the process differs from Canadian applicants. Mexican TN applicants must apply for a TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before entering, rather than presenting at a port of entry. The qualification criteria are identical, but processing takes longer. Employers familiar with USMCA hiring typically know both processes.
What happens to my TN status if I'm promoted or change employers?
A promotion that changes your job category or core duties may require a new TN filing with updated documentation. Changing employers always requires a new TN petition tied to the new sponsoring company. You can't carry your existing TN to a new employer the way some other statuses allow. Coordinate any transition with your new employer's immigration contact before your last day at your current role.