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Delaware's program associate roles are concentrated among Wilmington's financial services giants, life sciences firms along the Route 202 corridor, and nonprofits anchored near Dover. Major employers including JPMorgan Chase, DuPont, and Incyte have sponsored program associates for work visas, making Delaware a smaller but targeted market for international candidates in these sectors.
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When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Launch Your Career as a Future Analytics Leader
The Associate Lines of Defense Early Career Development Program is a selective 24-month development program designed to build the next generation of risk, compliance, controls, and audit talent at Sallie Mae. Through rotational experiences across key Lines of Defense functions, you'll develop the unique combination of business acumen, analytical thinking, risk awareness, and professional judgment needed to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls, support regulatory readiness, and influence sound business decisions.
As a member of the program, you'll work on meaningful projects that directly impact our customers, business performance, risk management practices, and strategic priorities. You'll gain exposure to multiple areas of the organization, participate in structured development opportunities, and build relationships with leaders and mentors who are invested in your success.
This program is designed for individuals who are curious, analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how strong governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance practices support a healthy financial services organization. By the end of the experience, you'll have a strong foundation in the business, a practical understanding of the Lines of Defense model, and the skills needed to accelerate your career within Sallie Mae.
This opportunity is intended for students who will complete their Bachelor's or Master's degree between December 2026 and June 2027 and are available to begin full-time employment in June 2027 as part of our Early Career Development Program.
Complete three 8-month rotational assignments across key Lines of Defense groups. Each rotation is designed to strengthen your understanding of the business, develop your risk and controls mindset, and build the analytical and communication skills needed to help teams identify issues, evaluate processes, and drive meaningful improvements.
Business Controls
Learn how strong first-line controls help teams manage operational, process, and business risks before issues arise.
- Evaluate business practices, processes, and controls to identify potential risk areas and improvement opportunities
- Support issue identification, root cause analysis, remediation planning, and control enhancement efforts
- Partner with business teams to strengthen accountability, process discipline, and risk awareness
- Document observations, recommendations, and progress in a clear, action-oriented manner
Enterprise Risk Management
Build a broader understanding of enterprise-wide risk frameworks, governance practices, and risk oversight across business lines.
- Support analysis of key business processes, emerging risks, and control environments
- Contribute to assessments that identify gaps, trends, and opportunities to reduce risk exposure
- Assist with risk reporting, governance materials, and leadership-ready insights
- Learn how enterprise risk practices inform strategic decisions and support responsible growth
Compliance
Develop an understanding of the regulatory environment and how compliance programs help protect customers, the business, and Sallie Mae.
- Research regulatory expectations and help assess how they apply to business processes
- Support compliance monitoring, testing, issue tracking, and reporting activities
- Translate complex information into clear insights that help inform leadership decision-making
- Build awareness of consumer finance, operational compliance, and regulatory risk considerations
Internal Audit
Gain exposure to independent assurance work that evaluates governance, risk management, and control effectiveness.
- Assist with planning and executing audit procedures, including walkthroughs, testing, and documentation
- Analyze evidence, identify themes, and summarize findings in a clear and professional manner
- Support reporting that helps leadership understand risks, control gaps, and recommended actions
- Develop professional skepticism, attention to detail, and sound judgment through hands-on audit work
Throughout the Program, You Will
- Solve meaningful business problems through risk-based, analytical, and process-oriented thinking
- Develop technical, analytical, communication, and consulting skills through hands-on experience
- Communicate findings and recommendations through presentations, reporting, and concise business writing
- Partner with stakeholders across multiple functions and business areas
- Participate in mentorship, networking, and leadership development opportunities
- Gain exposure to senior leaders and strategic business initiatives
- Join a cohort of high-performing early-career professionals committed to learning, growth, and collaboration
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027 with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, Data Science, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field
Technical Skills
- Experience with SQL, Python, SAS, or similar programming languages through coursework, internships, research, or work experience
- Exposure to Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus
Analytical Skills
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate information, identify trends, and solve complex or ambiguous business problems
- Ability to develop hypotheses, organize work, interpret results, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally to a range of audiences
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and documentation skills
Collaboration & Leadership Potential
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, build strong working relationships, and contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and interest in developing leadership capability
Attention to Detail
- Commitment to accuracy, quality, documentation, and delivering high-value work
Growth Mindset
- Curiosity, resilience, professionalism, and enthusiasm for continuous learning
- Interest in building a career in risk management, compliance, controls, internal audit, governance, business analysis, or related fields
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Internship, co-op, research, leadership, or work experience involving finance, business analysis, compliance, audit, risk management, controls, data analysis, or related disciplines
- Exposure to analytical tools, reporting, process improvement, or documentation practices is a plus
WHY JOIN SALLIE MAE?
At Sallie Mae, you'll do more than learn about risk and controls—you'll help strengthen the practices that support our customers, business performance, and long-term success. Through hands-on work, mentorship, leadership exposure, and rotational experiences, you'll build the foundation to become a future leader in risk, compliance, controls, audit, or governance.
Launch your career. Build your expertise. Become a future Lines of Defense leader.
Feeling your best helps you do your best:
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
- Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
- Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
- Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
- Career development and training opportunities
Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here for federal job applicant notices, and here to view the California Employee Privacy Notice.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
INTRODUCTION
When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Launch Your Career as a Future Analytics Leader
The Associate Lines of Defense Early Career Development Program is a selective 24-month development program designed to build the next generation of risk, compliance, controls, and audit talent at Sallie Mae. Through rotational experiences across key Lines of Defense functions, you'll develop the unique combination of business acumen, analytical thinking, risk awareness, and professional judgment needed to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls, support regulatory readiness, and influence sound business decisions.
As a member of the program, you'll work on meaningful projects that directly impact our customers, business performance, risk management practices, and strategic priorities. You'll gain exposure to multiple areas of the organization, participate in structured development opportunities, and build relationships with leaders and mentors who are invested in your success.
This program is designed for individuals who are curious, analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how strong governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance practices support a healthy financial services organization. By the end of the experience, you'll have a strong foundation in the business, a practical understanding of the Lines of Defense model, and the skills needed to accelerate your career within Sallie Mae.
This opportunity is intended for students who will complete their Bachelor's or Master's degree between December 2026 and June 2027 and are available to begin full-time employment in June 2027 as part of our Early Career Development Program.
Complete three 8-month rotational assignments across key Lines of Defense groups. Each rotation is designed to strengthen your understanding of the business, develop your risk and controls mindset, and build the analytical and communication skills needed to help teams identify issues, evaluate processes, and drive meaningful improvements.
Business Controls
Learn how strong first-line controls help teams manage operational, process, and business risks before issues arise.
- Evaluate business practices, processes, and controls to identify potential risk areas and improvement opportunities
- Support issue identification, root cause analysis, remediation planning, and control enhancement efforts
- Partner with business teams to strengthen accountability, process discipline, and risk awareness
- Document observations, recommendations, and progress in a clear, action-oriented manner
Enterprise Risk Management
Build a broader understanding of enterprise-wide risk frameworks, governance practices, and risk oversight across business lines.
- Support analysis of key business processes, emerging risks, and control environments
- Contribute to assessments that identify gaps, trends, and opportunities to reduce risk exposure
- Assist with risk reporting, governance materials, and leadership-ready insights
- Learn how enterprise risk practices inform strategic decisions and support responsible growth
Compliance
Develop an understanding of the regulatory environment and how compliance programs help protect customers, the business, and Sallie Mae.
- Research regulatory expectations and help assess how they apply to business processes
- Support compliance monitoring, testing, issue tracking, and reporting activities
- Translate complex information into clear insights that help inform leadership decision-making
- Build awareness of consumer finance, operational compliance, and regulatory risk considerations
Internal Audit
Gain exposure to independent assurance work that evaluates governance, risk management, and control effectiveness.
- Assist with planning and executing audit procedures, including walkthroughs, testing, and documentation
- Analyze evidence, identify themes, and summarize findings in a clear and professional manner
- Support reporting that helps leadership understand risks, control gaps, and recommended actions
- Develop professional skepticism, attention to detail, and sound judgment through hands-on audit work
Throughout the Program, You Will
- Solve meaningful business problems through risk-based, analytical, and process-oriented thinking
- Develop technical, analytical, communication, and consulting skills through hands-on experience
- Communicate findings and recommendations through presentations, reporting, and concise business writing
- Partner with stakeholders across multiple functions and business areas
- Participate in mentorship, networking, and leadership development opportunities
- Gain exposure to senior leaders and strategic business initiatives
- Join a cohort of high-performing early-career professionals committed to learning, growth, and collaboration
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027 with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, Data Science, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field
Technical Skills
- Experience with SQL, Python, SAS, or similar programming languages through coursework, internships, research, or work experience
- Exposure to Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus
Analytical Skills
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate information, identify trends, and solve complex or ambiguous business problems
- Ability to develop hypotheses, organize work, interpret results, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally to a range of audiences
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and documentation skills
Collaboration & Leadership Potential
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, build strong working relationships, and contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and interest in developing leadership capability
Attention to Detail
- Commitment to accuracy, quality, documentation, and delivering high-value work
Growth Mindset
- Curiosity, resilience, professionalism, and enthusiasm for continuous learning
- Interest in building a career in risk management, compliance, controls, internal audit, governance, business analysis, or related fields
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Internship, co-op, research, leadership, or work experience involving finance, business analysis, compliance, audit, risk management, controls, data analysis, or related disciplines
- Exposure to analytical tools, reporting, process improvement, or documentation practices is a plus
WHY JOIN SALLIE MAE?
At Sallie Mae, you'll do more than learn about risk and controls—you'll help strengthen the practices that support our customers, business performance, and long-term success. Through hands-on work, mentorship, leadership exposure, and rotational experiences, you'll build the foundation to become a future leader in risk, compliance, controls, audit, or governance.
Launch your career. Build your expertise. Become a future Lines of Defense leader.
Feeling your best helps you do your best:
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
- Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
- Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
- Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
- Career development and training opportunities
Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here for federal job applicant notices, and here to view the California Employee Privacy Notice.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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Search Program Associate Jobs in DelawareProgram Associate Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for program associates in Delaware?
Financial services firms headquartered in Wilmington, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Capital One, have a track record of sponsoring program associates. Life sciences and chemical companies such as DuPont and Incyte also sponsor for program-level roles, particularly in research operations and program management functions. Larger nonprofit and healthcare organizations near Dover occasionally sponsor as well, though with less frequency than the corporate sector.
Which visa types are most common for program associate roles in Delaware?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa category for program associate roles in Delaware, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, public policy, or a life science. Candidates already in the U.S. on F-1 OPT, including STEM OPT extensions, frequently fill program associate positions while their employers pursue H-1B visa sponsorship. The L-1B can apply when a candidate transfers from a related role within a multinational employer's overseas office.
How to find program associate visa sponsorship jobs in Delaware?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify program associate openings in Delaware without sifting through roles that won't consider international candidates. You can filter by state and job title to surface positions from Wilmington-based financial firms, Route 202 life sciences employers, and Dover-area nonprofits. Migrate Mate's sponsorship-verified listings save significant time during a job search in a smaller, competitive market like Delaware.
Which cities in Delaware have the most program associate sponsorship jobs?
Wilmington accounts for the large majority of program associate sponsorship opportunities in Delaware, driven by its concentration of financial institutions, legal firms, and life sciences companies. Newark, home to the University of Delaware and several research-adjacent employers, is a secondary market worth monitoring. Dover, the state capital, has a smaller but present set of program associate roles within government-adjacent nonprofits and healthcare organizations that occasionally sponsor international candidates.
Are there state-specific factors that affect program associate sponsorship in Delaware?
Delaware's small geographic size means the sponsoring employer base is more concentrated than in larger states, so competition for sponsored program associate roles is real. The state's incorporation-friendly legal environment attracts many corporate headquarters, which tends to support stronger HR infrastructure for managing visa sponsorship. Candidates with ties to the University of Delaware or Delaware State University may find employer pipelines more accessible, as regional employers often recruit program associates directly from these institutions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored program associate jobs in Delaware?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.